2020.12.13 Sermon: Joy! A Christian’s Perpetual Position Psalms 97:11-12 Matt 2:10-11 Luke 2:10-11

1 Thessalonians 5:16. Rejoice Always

There is no event or circumstance that can occur in the life of a Christian that should take away, diminish, or hinder our Christian joy.

Phil 4:4
1 Peter 4:13

Ten reasons why we can rejoice always regardless of the circumstances and events because of our Christian joy.

1. As an act of appreciation for the character of God
2 Chronicles 7:10
Psalm 28:7
Psalm 71:23
Psalm 89:16
Isaiah 61:10
Luke 10:20
Nehemiah 8:10

2. As an act of appreciation for the work of Christ.
Luke 2:10
John 15:11
Philippians 3:3
1 Peter 1:8

3. As an act of appreciation for the ministry of the spirit
Romans 14:17

4. As an act of appreciation for the scripture
119.14" class="scriptRef">Psalm 119:14, 11, 162
Jeremiah 15:16
Colossians 3:16

5. As an act of appreciation for answered prayer
God answers prayer!!!
We have seen it!!!
He doesn’t have to do it, but he does!

6. As an act of appreciation for Christian fellowship
1 Thessalonians 3:9
2 Timothy 1:4
Philemon 7
2 John 12

7. As an act of appreciation for the gospel preaching.
Acts 15:3

8. As an act of appreciation for spiritual blessings
Ephesians 1:3-4

9. As an act of appreciation for divine providence
Nehemiah 9:6

10. As an act of appreciation for the promise of future glory
Phil 1:6
Phil 1:21