Bitterness and Joy Prov. 14:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This verse is very contrary to today’s philosophies (Col 2:8) – it says several things about which we need to be very mindful – this has to do with how we deal with bitterness and joy. When dealing with bitterness: You know...

Joy in the Presence of the Angels Luke 15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Those of us who are saved know first hand about the joy of salvation.  We know what it’s like to come out of the PITS OF SIN and to walk in the GLORIOUS LIBERTY and joy of eternal...

Growing Joy John 17:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 6 things that grow joy Receiving God’s words – (1Thes. 1:6, Luke 8:13) There is joy in reading your Bible and then watching God’s words transform your life, as well as the lives of those around you. Believing God’s words – (Rom....

Mature Joy John 17:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Mature joy comes from sacrificial service, bearing reproach, finishing a job and anticipating the Lord’s return. Sacrificial service produces maturejoy in knowing that the will of the Lord has been done. The performing of a service in which there is no visible...

Your Heart Makes the Difference CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What makes the difference in other peoples’ lives when we minister to them is something that happens in our hearts.  To make a difference, in your heart you need: Compassion – Matt 9:36 – when Jesus SAW the multitudes, he was moved with...

Spiritual Giving 1Chronicles 29: 1-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Giving is a very spiritual aspect of our salvation.  This passage contains some of the major components of giving.  In giving there is: Affection – v.3-5a – David had affection to the “house of my God” and so he gave – 2...

Philippians 2:1-4 A Pastor’s Joy CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul said, “Fulfill ye my joy.”  And the joy was about everyone in the church getting along without the back biting and bickering and division that is so common today.  What he was asking for is a pastor’s dream – a church...

 1 Thess 5:16-22 The Way of Happiness  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO If you want true happiness as a Christian then the thing to do is to follow these simple instructions given by Paul. Rejoice Evermore – v.16 – 1 Pet 1:8-9 through loving and believing Jesus – Jn 15:8-11 through bearing...

1 Thes 3:1-13 The Difference Between A Minister & A Soul Winner CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Thes 3:1-13 , this lesson could be called “The difference between a Minister and a  Soul Winner.”  A minister takes a far more personal interest in the souls with whom he deals than...

1 Thes 2:19-20 Christian Converts CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The average price of a ticket to the Super Bowl resold on the internet is $3,400.  Do you know why a person would pay that kind of money for a ticket?  The answer is simple.  He pays that much because that’s what...