Knowing Christ Message 1

Knowing Christ

Rejoice

Phil 3:1

Me:

Rejoice and be glad!

a. It’s the day the Lord has made

i. Psalm 118:24 (CSB) — 24 This is the day the LORD has made; let’s rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 CSB

This is the day the Lord has made; let’s rejoice and be glad in it.

ii. Got Two Minutes?

iii. Philippians 4:4 (NIV) — 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Philippians 4:4 NIV

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

We:

The Heart of Rejoicing

a. Circumstances and false teaching.

i. As the believer walks through life, two things are always confronting him:

ii. Circumstances and false teaching.

iii. It seems that around every corner there is trouble

iv. We win one battle only to comforted new battle

b. Just think of battles we face

i. Temptations

ii. Greed

iii. Selfishness

iv. Divisions

v. Then there is heartache – sickness – debt

vi. The list can go on and on

vii. No person escapes the trials of life

c. Then there are false teachings

i. We are told how to handle these problems

ii. “Do your own thing”

1. I have zero “cares” to give.

2. Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

3. Ignore the trials and problems of life.

iii. Almost the opposite says this

1. Discipline and control yourself.

2. Look within yourself

3. You wouldn’t have health problems if you would…

iv. Here’s one

1. Join a religious body, undergo its rituals, adopt its beliefs, and live the best you can.

2. Here is a list of dos and don’ts to please God

d. We must be on guard against these false beliefs

i. The first guard is to rejoice in the Lord.

ii. If we walk throughout our day rejoicing in the Lord, we are more likely to focus on the Lord than our troubles.

God:

Rejoice

a. It’s a mighty word

i. It’s a simple word

ii. Greek = Be glad (Hey good to see you)

iii. It’s a powerful word

b. The bible uses the word 34 times

i. Philippians 3:1 (NLT) — 1 Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.

Philippians 3:1 NLT

Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.

ii. Matthew 18:13 (NLT) — 13 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t wander away!

Matthew 18:13 NLT

And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t wander away!

iii. Luke 10:20 (NLT) — 20 But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”

Luke 10:20 NLT

But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”

iv. Romans 12:12 (NLT) — 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Romans 12:12 NLT

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

c. It’s a safeguard of your faith

i. Rejoicing is a safeguard of what he says next

ii. There is little rejoicing a legalistic religion

iii. There is great rejoicing in the liberty and freedom of grace.

You:

Rejoice again I say Rejoice

Rejoicing is center to the Christian life

i. Seems weird that rejoicing plays a role

ii. Rejoicing is an emotion that effects our mind

iii. The battle is won in the mind.

Four things rejoicing can do for you.

i. It is a key ingredient in our Christian walk (you can’t rejoice and complain)

ii. It’s a key ingredient in the unity of our church (you can’t rejoice and be mad at your church family) (Rejoice and be mad)

iii. It’s a key ingredient in our personal walk with Jesus (you show your gratitude in your rejoicing)

iv. Rejoicing prepares you for eternity (This is practice down here)

We:

5. Don’t fall for those false teaching

Praise and Celebration

i. Do you know why we have this?

ii. I’m sure there are other churches that do this

iii. Here’s why we do it:

1. A church rejoices together can fight any battle they face.

2. Rejoicing together draws us closer together.