The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

This sermon examines the fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing joy as a key Christian witness per Galatians 5. Joy, a divine command, stems from the Holy Spirit and Jesus, the source of unshakable joy (Psalm 16:11, John 15:11), not worldly circumstances. Rooted in Christ’s grace, this joy testifies to others, reflecting God’s grace amid suffering, as Spurgeon said, a Christian’s life is their best sermon. If lacking joy, we must repent and root ourselves in Jesus, the living water, for true joy.

The Fruit of the Spirit: Love

On Father’s Day, God calls men to initiate love and forgiveness, as Jesus did. The sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit highlights love as the core, producing joy, peace, and patience when rooted in the gospel. Despite Satan’s deceptive lies, true fruitfulness comes from trusting Christ’s righteousness. Though our “buckets leak,” Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 shows we can love sacrificially by being filled with the Spirit to grasp Christ’s boundless love.

Pentecost: Boldness for Mission

On Pentecost, we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s transformative power, fulfilling God’s promise to dwell with us, as seen in Acts 2, when the Spirit enabled bold gospel proclamation, reversing Babel’s confusion for Christ’s glory. The Spirit assures us as God’s children, empowering us to witness through lives bearing love and joy, embodying, as D.L. Moody said, a sermon for the 99 who read the Christian over the Bible.

The Ascended Lord: Our King, Our Home, Our Call

Transcendent moments in nature, literature, or worship awaken a longing for a lasting home beyond this world. Jesus Christ’s ascension, a triumphant enthronement as King, reveals Him as our true home, interceding and preparing a place for us, empowering us to boldly witness His hope and reign until His return.

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Eyes to See

Until we recognize our need for Jesus, we can’t understand His mercy. Bartimaeus, though blind, saw his spiritual need and trusted Jesus, receiving both sight and God’s grace. Seeing our own sin reveals the depth of His mercy.

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Journeying to the New Jerusalem

Despite danger and conflict, Jesus led his disciples to Jerusalem, facing political unrest and religious corruption. Resolute, He gave His life as a ransom for our sins. The Christian journey, victorious through Jesus, is a path to the New Jerusalem, filled with dangers and suffering, but promising hope and renewal where God dwells with man forever.

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The Abundant Grace of Jesus

A young man asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus uncovered his sinful heart of false abundance, highlighting that we all share this flaw. Despite this, Jesus loved him and called him to a new life through God’s grace.

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Righteousness in the Family

In Mark 10, Jesus addresses a question about righteousness in marriage by turning it back on those testing Him. He highlights God’s good intentions for human sexuality, marriage, and children, exposing our hard-heartedness and rebellion. Jesus emphasizes that no one is righteous apart from His finished work on the cross. As followers of Christ, we are called to serve joyfully, through grace, and with hope in the Gospel.

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The Grace to Serve

In Joshua’s final words to Israel, he reminds them of God’s gracious work and calls them to serve the Lord. God’s grace is the foundation for humble and faithful service, not an excuse for inaction. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are recipients of greater grace and are called to serve humbly and faithfully in our communities.

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A Better Way

In Joshua 23, Joshua gives his final words to God’s people, reminding them of God’s grace, His promises, and the consequences of not upholding their covenant with Him. He points to a better covenant through Jesus Christ, filled with joy, grace, and eternal hope through Jesus’ faithful obedience.

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The Giver of All Good Things

God is faithful and fulfills His promises. In Joshua 21, He gave His people land, rest, and victory, foreshadowing greater promises through Jesus Christ: the Kingdom of Heaven, eternal rest, and victory over sin and death. God’s faithfulness brings joy, grace, and enduring hope.

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Our Only Refuge

In Joshua 20, God’s people establish cities of refuge as commanded by God through Moses. These cities provided safety and protection for those who had done something wrong. They symbolize God’s desire to be our refuge and caution against seeking false sources of safety and protection.

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