Joy in Chaos
The reality of an anxiety inducing world
The cultivation of a less anxious world
The hope of an anxiety free world
Joy in Standing Firm
God gives all that is required for us to have joy in standing firm
Deep affection that never fades
Ministry priorities that never change
Christian camaraderie that never gives up
Joy of Imitation
Be wise about whom you imitate
Beware of the ways of this world
Be wowed by the ways of heaven
Joy in Pursuit
Setting your anchor in the truth
Saying goodbye to what is behind
Striving forward to what is ahead
Making space for grace
Joy as Protection
Gopel joy keeps us vigilant
Gospel joy reveals the surpassing loss of our self-success
Gospel joy reinforces the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus
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Joy of Loving Leadership
Lessons from Timothy:
Priority concern is the interests of Jesus
Proven character is our best resume
Lessons from Epaphroditus:
Faithfulness is to people over assignments
Feelings are deep & shameless
Lessons from the Philippians:
Joyfully receive and honor
Joy in Production
We play a key role in our salvation life
Happy followers and faithful extenders of the gospel
Cultivate the right kind of pride and joy
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Joy in Humility
We have a unique call to humility-living
Modeled by Jesus
Provided in abundance
Joy of Solidarity
We aren’t from around here
We stick together in this to the end
We’ve been given a great destiny
Joy in Deliverance
Resides in holy indecision
Results in holistic freedom
Rests on God to accomplish
Joy of the Shrug
Despite unfavorable circumstances
Despite unsavory motives
Christ proclaimed is all that matters
Joy in Togetherness
Christian togetherness comes from joy because of…
The faithfulness of God
The affections of God
he filling from God
A New Kind of Life
IF Jesus was resurrected from the dead…
IF the Spirit dwells in you…
THEN you will also have a resurrected body
THEN you are able to live in wholeness today
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Heart of Newness: A New Kind of King
Sunday (John 12:12-19)
A King of Humility who wants to be approached
Monday (Mark 11:15-17):
A King of Jealousy who will not compromise his love
Tuesday (Mark 14:3-9):
A King of Convictions who will not negotiate his priority
Wednesday (Luke 22:1-6):
A King of Relationship who knows the pain of betrayal
Thursday (Matthew 26:26-29):
A King of Renovation who wants family more than subjects
Friday (John 19:16-22, 28-30):
A King of Grace & Generosity who pays for it all himself
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Serve One Another
Serving can be a delicate subject…but it doesn’t need to be
Serving is modeled by Jesus himself
Serving is an expression of our freedom
Serving only comes from THE love
Encourage One Another
We offer an encouragement that has life-changing effects
We have an encouragement to emulate
We have an Encourager to enjoy
Build Up One Another
It’s progressive
It’s person-to-person
It’s present and perpetual
It’s provided by grace
Honor One Another
Getting honor correct
Doing honor correctly
Being honored by faith in Christ
Teaching & Admonishing One Another
God has a vision for our abundant togetherness
God has a way for getting us there
God makes it exceptional
Forgive One Another
This Forgiveness is difficult because of…
What makes it necessary
How much it costs
How long it lasts
What makes it unique
This Forgiveness is beautiful and liberating because of…
What makes it necessary
How much it costs
How long it lasts
What makes it unique