Beloved — we confuse the functions of the flesh with fruit of the spirit. For some Christians, the thief of their joy … The words translated "laughter" come from seven different root words in the Hebrew and Greek original languages in the Bible. 21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, Jesus isn’t stuck with me.. Im not his little brat brother that our parents make take everywhere with Him.. NO NO He wants me and that Give me Joy, Oh I feel It now.. Jesus says I want your joy to be full…. I almost got out of him and let the devil steal the joy that he has no power to take away…, But I had to remember the same God that took me on top of the mountain.. the same God who brought to Zion park.. the same God who took me to Bryce canyon and made beautiful things to behold. And if I am in Him now.. Laugh at appropriate times, weep at appropriate times, but put your trust in the Lord and His Word, and you will have abiding joy forever in your heart. Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! I look forward to it all year long—almost from the moment it ends. We ate by the beach… we went dolphin chasing.. we hiked a mountain, kinda.. We drove up and down mountain.. we walk Zions trails and stood and Bryce’s canyon…. Both the talent and the gift come from God, but difference is this: The talent is used to bring glory to individual. . no it didn't the world didn't give it These three characteristics of the believer controlled by God’s Spirit and God’s Word–and they go together–are presented in this wonderful psalm of thanksgiving. In the same way that you can’t puck the eggs out of the cake after it’s baked. I’m not just wasting my breath here, but I say this so that your joy maybe full. This testament of His joy He also renews in His parting prayer: "These things I speak in the world, that they might have My joy fulfilled in themselves." is a prayer for deliverance from David's enemies, when Saul was set to get rid of him. And His truth endures to all generations. Psalm 51:12-13 Advent Joy Trust Spiritual Growth Three Point (SKU: 3402) Price: You currently have a total of 0 Sermons in your shopping basket. We also confuse giftedness with being filled with the holy spirit. God’s people are both commanded over and over again to rejoice and be characterized by having joy. It is a dangerous things to base your joy on other people or expect them to be responsible for the level of joy in our hearts. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If man gives your joy, you will certain lose your joy. He woke me up this morning – and I saw a brand new day with these eyes that he gave me – direct evidence. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. You can’t select which aspects of the fruit of the spirit you will possess, once you are born again. 1. Sometimes the traditional “Doxology” (“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”) by Thomas Ken is sung as the last verse. He’s living under the threat of death but he is in Christ. Is the same God that was in the airport and plane with me.. Karen Christensen Scripture: Psalm 126 Shall we pray together? Joy will keep you stable when all about you the world is changing. the robber So even if I speak with the tongues of angels but have not love, I am nothing but a clinking symbol. NOTICE! Shepherds would not have been among the social elite of the day. When I face life situation and circumstances, I must remind to abide in the one, the only one who can bring me real joy. I have to make up in my mind that Im not going to let anything come and steal my joy…. repossess your automobile So we all too often we used the wrong kind of evidence as an indication that someone is filled with the spirit. Jesus is saying here, there is a reason for this sermon. Joy is a state of being, not an emotional expression. Direct evidence can be seen. more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Because often time we allow thing in the world to still our joy, When you are in Christ nothing and no one can steal your joy. Joy does not mean you always have a smile on your face,. I have experienced joy in a lot of things—in sports. Wait for God to give you your time of laughter. But the quality of their talents are not indicative of the filling of the Holy Spirit. I admire Sarah for laughing. But the difference is a gift is used to glorify God not the individual. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are Laughter is not joy in the Bible, nor is joy laughter. can break in our home I have joy, because in those life moments that are not pleasant or downright aweful to experience, I am still connect to the one who in control of all this, so I can have joy. Can I give you some direct evidence, not something somebody told me, but something I saw with my own eyes. (See 95:1-2, 6-7.). The seat of joy is not the bank account / your toys / friends / spouse / kids Real joy is apart from any of these things that can be lost! There is an individuality that cannot be replicated. # Sermons : Unit Price: 1 to 19: $3.75: 20 to 51: $3.00: 52 or more: $2.50: Quantity: View Shopping Cart. I do. I wouldn't find the news too amusing! Happiness is external and momentary – it can come about from events, activities, moments shared with others; but joy is internal, accompanied by peace and contentment that remains solid even in the dark, troubling times of life.”. Rejoice with those who rejoice” (. Skip to content. But there is a restlessness in your heart. They were likely to have been young boys, maybe 10 or 12 years old. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. You do not have to front for me because I am a living witness I know the Devil will throw you for a loop! But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. . This reminds me of a song we would sing when I was a little boy by Shirley Cesar, that says: “This Joy I Have LORD This is the OLD SCHOOL This joy I have!!!!! On the other hand, if I looked out my window the night before and saw no snow on the ground, laid down went to sleep, got up the next morning and saw snow on the ground, then concluded that it had to snow last night because snow was on the ground when I woke up in the morning. Jesus needed to teach His disciples about abiding joy because He knew they would look at their circumstances and become sorrowful. Oh, but according to divine law, circumstantial evidence is not admissible in God’s justice system. This entry was posted in by Rev. I have probably listened to this one at least 30 times. We as Christians hold the very key to unlimited happiness and because of this great opportunity we must learn to contend for what is ours, joy! oh let me tell you something The angels said: “I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. oh this joy I have the world didn't give to me There are people who can sing up a storm. The playrooms are designed to distract the children from the pain of their problem until their problem gets fixed. II Corinthians 4:7-18. We place our happiness in the hands of others. The Bible does not say the laughter is a fruit. Psalms 91:1-11 Topics: Encouragement Faith Coronavirus In every generation, the accuser has re-invented the same old story lines of doom and gloom. As much as I’d like to use the excuses that maybe my pain level that day or how tired I am or how stressful things are control my reactions – they don’t. You can’t say, oh I got that joy thing, but I am still working on the kindness thing. That give Me joy… he speaks to me personally through His own creation. We also confuse talentedness with being filled with the holy spirit. Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. I have experienced joy; so maybe I should not have a big problem with it. And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! But he’s in prison. But it seems many miss it. SING. just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. 14-16). The text was Romans 5:1-11 . but I'm glad tonite Your giftedness, your talent is not an indication that you know the Lord. M“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven” (, “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven” (. not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Now I had a beautiful wedding… we had a wonderful Honeymoon.. we drove all over western USA. AND it's down in my heart to STAY. Joy is not based on our circumstance or other people. I was in Him then …. I still Have Joy! I have experienced joy in my marriage, in my children. I am serving him, so I must know him —that’s circumstantial evidence. You can be talented and still not know the Lord. Happiness is an emotion and emotions are fleeting and can turn on a dime based on your circumstances and daily events. Instead of relying on fickle happiness, I have JOY. A strength that rages in the midst of weakness. After all, they are human and imperfect just like you and me. Do all work miracles? Joy stays with you no matter who is in your life or no matter what is going on in your life. By definition, joy does not come from man. I was not an accident or a back up plan…. Wine represents everything that we allow to control us. The spiritual gift on the other hand is used by God to bring glory to God. Cuz nothing can steal my joy if I remain in him.. when we were returning from our honeymoon trying to get home.. 2 hour lay over in Denver… flying home could land in okc.. did circle around Wichita falls.. then landed in Tulsa and stayed in the airport for 6 hours no food…. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Joy was coming because a Savior was coming. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the, Is our joy too closely linked with our material possessions? The good news about joys is that it stays with you regardless of where you are in your life. There is a light that shines in the midst of darkness. That’s why that Bible declares that the joy of the Lord is my strength. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither. So I was laughing on the outside because life was ridiculous, but I still have joy in inside because God is good. You know Jesus not only came to add years to our life but He came to add life to our years. According to the Beatitudes, “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh". So if every Christians does not speak in tongues, it cannot be the evidence of be filled with the Holy Ghost. But still, we have the ability to place the event in its proper place and not let an off the cuff reaction at a time of anger and vulnerability be the thing that people remember us for or mark as our personality. Cain Had Issues → This Joy that I Have. He said "I came that you might have life, but that you might have it more abundantly." But when you are control by the spirit, it does not go away. Our heavenly Father is not indifferent to our happiness. In the midst of our circumstances, His joy can distract us from our pain or discomfort, until He makes provision for our change or healing. Joy is possible in the most depressing conditions, because joy depends on the LORD and not on the conditions--look at poor Paul--he was physically exhausted to the point that his innards were churning with fear (depression)--yet he had joy because joy does not depend on how we feel, but on God. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, through sickness and in health, to have and to hold, till death do us part. Joy is not the garnish that makes the plate look good. "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. Meanings: from the root word "to laugh" can come the secondary meanings on how we laugh -- caressingly; to be entertained; jesting; making sport of; mockingly; According to the root meanings, we can be amused, celebrating, holding a contest, joking, making merry, playing, rejoicing, smiling, stammering, being gracious, being in derision, or scorning when we laugh. Both Paul and the Psalmist give up 3 pieces of evidence that you are filled with the Spirit: Paul lifts up 3 pieces of evidence that you are filled with the Spirit: Anyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit have JOY. Jesus said, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” (John 15:11). Joy! In love, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. describes the wickedness of these enemies and verse 8 concludes "But Thou, O LORD, dost laugh at them; Thou dost scoff at all the nations". Now, here's what SHOULD make us joyful! Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. That’s a good feeling, but it is not joy. But you can have a good feeling and still not have joy. Verse 20 says this: "Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square" However, the chapter goes on to say that the people did not want God's wisdom. vv. Luke 2:1-20 Good News of Great Joy. There is a gist that cannot be categorized. But laughing and feeling good are not an indication that you have joy. The same joy in Jesus He, by His grace has placed on the inside of the ones He loves. Some people use laughter as a means of covering up their pain. Today, there is a premium placed upon joy. I have a great text for us today—1 Thessalonians 1:2-6—and it’s a great encouragement text in the New Testament. So the fruit of the spirit is all of those things together coming together as one. You can’t assume that someone has joy just because they laugh a lot. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. "The Lord laughs at him; For He sees his day is coming". This joy that I have the world didn’t give to me. Laughter is not a indication that you have joy. This joy that I have. Joy! Joy is not the emotion; joy is the state of being that comes from the Holy Ghost. I was inspired by Cheryl Lacey Donovan, so i decided to pay tribute to her in this sermon.. I have the choice to look beyond the event of the moment to the bigger picture and chose to lean on the constant arm of joy. When you are filled with the spirit you will submit yourself to the mighty hand of God. Not the functions of the flesh, but the fruit of the spirit. One of the weaknesses of the church is that we glorify talentedness. What makes us joyful? Joy The difference is a spiritual gift has been surrender to God for his glory and his edification and for his purpose. I have a joy that comes from way down in my heart. So, since it’s a command I figured I better get a good handle on it! So it’s with you no matter who is in your life. So that we could be complete in whatever situation and whatever circumstance. When good things happen we have a good day. Why? What is Joy? Galatians 5:22-23It joy is a part of the fruit of the spirit. Some of us might seek after joy by coming to church and singing, clapping, and trying to "feel it", and we feel good for awhile, but when we leave here that feeling goes away because it is not joy. is a similar scripture against the wicked. It is an impression that the Christian life is one of hardship and suffering: Christ, you perceive, has no such conception of it, and no such conception is true. Because I shout in church don’t mean I have joy. Prayer for God’s Blessing, “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. The fruit, the by-product, the results that show up in your spirit and your life point to and prove the reality that there is a God and that you know Him for yourself. This Joy That I Have A sermon series inspired by the “Pillars of Joy” arising from a five-day visit and conversation between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as chronicled in The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. 1. Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning. I think of joy in relation to the vows I said on my wedding day. Once you know God, the more we learn about the God the more your joy will increase. I want to begin my sermon this morning by asking 2 questions: If life that you live was submitted as proof that God exists, would there be enough evidence to prove the case. Some people use laughter as a means hiding so they don’t have deal with reality. speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. 24 “Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. Deep within my there is a spirit of joy and contentment, of peace even when I go through the storms of life. Continue shopping. Joy is a portion of the fruit of the spirit. Happiness is external and momentary – it can come about from events, activities, moments shared with others. If we ever needed joy, it’s now! You can’t assume that someone knows the Lord just because they always have a smile on their faces. Not only does it come from the Lord but He commands it of us. Joy will get you through the mess that makes life miserable. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. the world can't take it away Our sermons are free to download, copy and paste, edit and use as you see fit...but only our free subscribers get the newest messages, featured sermons, and some free gifts we shower on them from time to time! "Man of sorrows" though we call Him, still He counts Himself the Man of joy. PRAYER. Joy, on the other hand, is internal, accompanied by peace and contentment that remains solid even in the darkness; sticks around evening troubling times of life.”. Anyone who has a background in law will tell you that in the legal realm there are different types of evidence. I can lose a love one and still have joy. Dr. Dan De Leon. That Savior’s name … this joy I have the world didnt give to me ooh ooh Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! The Three Points. He was creating all of this with me on His mind.. 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