Blessed Are the Persecuted
We can be happy when persecuted (Matthew 5:1-12) because of 1) Our Relationship with God, 2) The Reality of Truth, 3) Recompense, 4) Reward. Each person should expect it.
Tag: joy
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Happy New Year 2017!
While there are some things that we want to do that we haven’t been doing, we need to continue to do some good things that we have been doing too!
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The Great Commission and Evangelism
Evangelism and the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20): 1) The Plan of Salvation, 2) Its Scope, 3) Its People, 4) Its Results. Each person should give a brief synopsis.
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Rejoice in Eternity – A New Body
In eternity we get a new body (1 Peter 4:13) with no more 1) Death, 2) Disease, 3) Corruption, 4) Temporal Concerns. Each person can rejoice in this hope of heaven.
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Rejoice in Eternity – No More Evil
Heaven will have no more evil (1 Peter 4:13): 1) No Temptation, 2) No Sin, 3) No Evil People. Each person should be able to state a reason to rejoice in eternity.
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The Cleansing of the Word
The word of God cleanses our 1) Path, 2) Praise, 3) Purpose (Psalm 119:9-16). Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119 and its lessons.
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The Blessings of Obedience
The blessings of obedience (Hebrews 5:8-9): it is 1) Good in Itself, 2) Not Burdensome, 3) Goal Oriented, 4) A Source of Life and Joy. Each person should learn to obey.
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Studies in Psalm 119 – The Behavior of the Blessed
Psalm 119:1-8, the behavior of the blessed: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment. Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119.
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Why Pursue Joy Instead of Happiness?
Why pursue joy over happiness (Philippians 4:4)? Happiness is 1) Momentary, 2) Amusing, 3) Self-Made, 4) Carnal, but joy is constant and spiritual. Each person needs joy.
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Christian Reasons for Joy
"Rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4). The Christian has joy in his 1) Past, 2) Present, 3) Future. Each person should be able to state why he can rejoice.
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Pursuing Opportunities
An opportunity is a time to seek success, and our gospel meeting is one. Pray, invite, keep a positive attitude, and remember we do this to love God and others.
