JOY SNATCHERS

Intro. - They are everywhere. They attack us in a variety of ways. They have one purpose - to rob us of the joy that we have in Christ. They are the joy snatchers. Let’s identify some of them.

Anxiety and Fear

Anxiety weighs us down - Proverbs 12:25

God wants to help - Psalm 68:19

Comparing and Coveting

We are to be content - Hebrews 13:5

God’s joy is great than possessions - Psalm 4:7 (CSB)

Busyness and Over Commitment

God must be in control - Psalm 127:1-2

We must relax before the Lord - Psalm 131

Holding On Too Tightly

Rich Young Ruler

Abraham sacrificing Isaac

Joyless People

Michal, daughter of Saul - 1 Chronicles 15:29

Disciples in the upper room - John 20:19-20

Unbelief - not trusting in God

The prodigal son and his brother

Jesus doing miracles - Mark 6:4-6

Sin

Sin separates from God

There is joy in God’s presence - Psalm 16:11

Concl. - Nothing is going to steal my joy! - Zach Williams Old Church choir video