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Have you ever met someone who just always seems to be smiling? You know the one I’m talking about.... You’re in the ridiculously long check out line at Walmart.... Why can’t they just open another register? But…instead of being annoyed like everyone else, they seem to be happy — filled with joy! You…

A Song of Ascents. 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.…

Southwest Airline commercials, “wanna get away?” Have you ever felt so exposed and ashamed that you wanted to leave town? Wouldn’t you like to live a life free from shame? Wouldn’t you like to be able to say that you are making a habit of doing the right thing, not perfectly, but growing in purity? Out…

Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever…

What did you ask for this Christmas? Some have asked for fun stuff, like some cool toys others are just hoping to get through without complete and utter heartbreak. But have you ever experienced the missing present. This might be the one you bought in August or October, and then hid in that secret spot…

Philippians 1:19-26 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified…

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in…

2020 has been a rough year. One of the best words to describe this entire year is the word, uncertain. Since about February, every day has had an air of uncertainty to it. For about 10 months now, it seems like we’ve been living every day, not sure what’s going to happen next. I believe that if you think…

Introduction We are continuing in our series of working through the Psalms. I hope many of you are spending time each morning working through the devotional booklet that has been produced. It has been a delight to read every day as we journey together. Before we get into God’s Psalm today let me say…

Steered away from Luke reading Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52 From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. Harsh in response to Peter’s question: “Lord, are you telling this parable to…

Text : Remember the earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way. For you sympathized with the prisoners and accepted…

Good morning. Welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. I pray that your weekend has been one full of peace and enjoyment, time spent with loved ones celebrating the birth of our Savior - Jesus Christ. Thank you for taking the time to join us this morning as we seek to magnify and glorify our Lord together.…

Introduction: Good morning once again. I'm so glad to get to open the Word of God with you. Go ahead and turn to Hebrews chapter 12. Rick was born in 1962 to Dick and Judy Hoyt. As a result of oxygen deprivation to Rick's brain at the time of his birth, Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with…

Karen and I had a residence director in college named Phil. Phil is one of those people that is so comfortable being himself that it’s off-putting for a young man very full of himself but totally insecure. Phil never argued with anyone. If he knew the truth, he was at peace whether or not you accepted…

Welcome... Pray... Theme: Loving one another is a byproduct of abiding in God and being changed by Him. [[SLIDE]] Purpose of the letter: “That your joy may be full” (1:4) “That you may not sin” (2:1) “To keep you from deception” (2:26) “That you may know you have eternal life” (5:13) Recap Last week…

A family member was at a family reunion and took a lot of pictures . When she took them to the photo place to get them developed , she asked if the pictures could be touched up . The photo tech asked : “You mean wrinkles and such?” She said “Yes” and the tech said, “Well of course.” Well she said: “Could…

If you had to sum up the theme of Romans 8 in one word perhaps the best word you could choose would be the word ASSURANCE. 1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Paul’s main aim is to prove to us why there is no possibility of condemnation for the believer. If we…

Matthew 15:21-28

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, 3 and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Whoever then…

12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: 15 “ The land of Zebulun…

Joy is mentioned 8 times in the Christmas Story It’s Christmas time and we want to look at the choices that create joy in your life but do it from the Christmas story tonight. Everyone has Christmas on their minds right now, especially the stores which seem to be doing well… at least by my observation.…

Notes for message: Cf. to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in John 2 , this could be the start of an inclusio that closes in the last week of Jesus’ ministry as He transitions from a very public ministry to a private ministry with His closest disciples (the Twelve). John gives an emphasis to this last…

Unique challenge- joy cannot be manipulated. One cannot fake it until he makes it. This is unique from love and peace in which you can pursue loving and peaceful actions even when you don’t fell like it Its easy to find joy in circumstances. We are in the boxing ring of circumstances. The ring represents…

A man falling off a cliff one day grabbed a branch and was hanging on for dear life 200 feet above the ground! Frantic and filled with fear, the branch starts coming loose. Looking up to Heaven, he begs, "Is there anyone up there who can help me?" Suddenly, a deep booming voice answers, "Yes, just let…