Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Persecution
Expect Persecution Rejoice in Persecution
Love the Ones You’re With – John 13:31-35
The Triune God is glorified in the cross. The Triune God is glorified in your love for your church. The Triune God is glorified in your love for your family.
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Making Peace – Matthew 5:9
The Essence of Peacemaking The Path of Peacemaking The Blessing of Peacemaking
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: A Pure Heart – Matthew 5:8
What does it mean to be pure in heart? What does it mean to see God?
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: A Merciful Heart – Matthew 5:7
The Attributes of Mercy The Demonstrations of Mercy The Promise of Mercy
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Yearning for Holiness – Matthew 5:6
1) What Does it Mean to Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness? 2) Why are Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Blessed? 3) How Do I Cultivate a Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness?
Have You Found Jesus to Be Bigger Than You Thought? – John 21:18-25
1) How and when we will enter eternity is in the hands of Jesus. He calls us to follow Him while we live on earth! 2) We will run the race of the Christian life with endurance not by comparing ourselves with others, but by looking to Jesus. 3) Remember that the world itself cannot contain Jesus.
Come Dine with Jesus – John 21:1-17
1) As we labor with Jesus, He is able to make the harvest greater than we expect, for His glory! (John 21:1-6) 2) As we mature spiritually, we will throw ourselves at Jesus sooner after we sin. (John 21:7-8) 3) As we come to know the heart of Jesus, we will go to Him for forgiveness and restoration even when it hurts. (John 21:9-17)