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Tag Archives: Joy
Joy
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-4 Bible passages to know: Psalm 32:7-9; 34:1-8; Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13; 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged content, contentment, Fruit of the Spirit, happiness, Joy, Surrender, worship
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Keywords of the Christian Faith
New topical sermon, devotional and Bible study series. We will look at Relationships, Strength, Attitude, Trials, Hope, Suffering, Love, Joy, Anxiety, Grace, Anger, Fear, Faith, Justification, Prayer, Purity, Discernment, Forgive, Parenting, Sin, Satan, Temptation, Grief, Study, Death, Encouragement, Devotion, Worship, … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, Growing in Faith, Sermons, Uncategorized
Tagged anger, Anxiety, attitude, Courage, Death, Devotion, Discernment, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Forgive, grace, Grief, hope, Joy, Justification, Keywords, Loss, Love, Parenting, Prayer, Purity, Refuge, renewal, Satan, sermon, sin, Strength, Study, Suffering, Temptation, Trials, We will look at Relationships, witnessing, worship
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The Fruit of the Spirit, Peace
Is the Character of Peace working in you? Galatians 5:22-23 and Colossians 3:15-17 Sermon Church of the Foothills 020512 Colossians 3:15-17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged 23 gentleness and self-control, bond of perfectness, character, Character of Peace, Christ dwell, Christianity, Colossians 3, example of the Gospel, Faithfulness, forbearance, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, Fruit of the Spirit of Peace, Galatians 5, Goodness, gratitude, inner peace, Joy, Kindness, Love, Peace, proclamation of the Gospel, surrendering, thankful
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The Character of Joy
Sermon Church of the Foothills 010112 (Psalm 32:7-9; 34:1-8; Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Thess. 5:18; 1 Peter 4:13- 19; Hebrews 10:34; 12:2; James 1:1-4)! Happy New Year! Wow it is now 2012, the … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged apocalyptic, Character of Joy, Christ as Lord, Consider it pure joy, Count it joy, declare, discourser of events, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, gentleness and self-control, God’s plan, Goodness, grace, hope, in control, intrigue, Joy, Kindness, Love, maturity, Mayan, mystery, mystique, opportunist, optimist, Patience, Peace, perspective, pessimist, pure joy, trust, victory
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The Meaning of Advent
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14) “Advent” simply means coming as in Christ is coming, and for … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, His Word, Sermons
Tagged Advent, Advent Bible Verses, Advent Wreath, anticipation, Atonement, birth, candle, Christ, Christmas, coming, deliverance, eternity, Evangelical, expectation, family, hope, Incarnation, Isaiah, Jesus, Joy, Lectionary, Liturgical, Love, meaning, preparation, steadfastness, tradition, Verses, victory, worship
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Biblical Principles of God’s Call to Manage His Church
Used at church leadership retreats and church consulting… (Opening session) My goal is to lay forth to you suggestions from God’s Word and from my own experience on how to effectively run a church. These are based on many years … Continue reading
Posted in Church Growth
Tagged atmosphere, Christianity, Church Development, Church Growth, Church Growth consulting, Church Growth retreat, church leadership, Church Leadership Development, Church Research, example, Faith, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, fruitful, Gentleness, Goodness, Gospel, Joy, Kindness, Leadership Development, leadership retreat, Love, mistreated, pastors, Patience, Peace, Research, Self-Control, unkindness
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The Character of Joy
Joy will allow us to enjoy my relationship with Christ, His creation, others, and our circumstances with an expression of delight and real, authentic happiness from and with harmony with God and others. We are called to Count it joy … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit
Tagged character, Christ, cultivate, empowering, flowing, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, God’s love, Holy Spirit, Joy, living, power, presence, Spirit, supplement, transforming
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The Character of Love
The idea of Love (John 13:1; 15:13; 1 Corinthians 13:3; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 John) will enable us to appreciate our brothers and sisters in the Lord, and, of course, our family and others around us. Love is taking the initiative … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit
Tagged Brotherly kindness, character, Christ, Compassion, cultivate, display case, empowering, Faith, Faithfulness, flowing, Forgiveness, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, Gentleness, God’s love, Godliness, Goodness, Holy Spirit, Humility, Joy, Kindness, Knowledge, living, Love, Patience, Peace, Perseverance, power, presence, Righteousness, Self-Control, Spirit, supplement, transforming, Virtue
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Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit
What is the Fruit of the Spirit? Romans 5:1-5; 12:1-21; 1 Corinthians 12:1-14:40; Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 4:1-6:20; 2 Peter 1:3-9 What does the work and empowerment of the Spirit mean to you? The Fruit of the Spirit is the Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit
Tagged Brotherly kindness, Christ, Compassion, cultivate, display case, empowering, Faith, Faithfulness, flowing, Forgiveness, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, Gentleness, God’s love, Godliness, Goodness, Holy Spirit, Humility, Joy, Kindness, Knowledge, living, Love, Patience, Peace, Perseverance, power, presence, Righteousness, Self-Control, Spirit, supplement, transforming, Virtue
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A Heart After Christ 