The Joy of Jesus – Triumphant Suffering – Of An Internal Nature – Prayerfully

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Jeff Jones

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How should we #pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ #Jesus? Paul tells us how he joyfully went before the #throne when he prayed for the church at Philippi. But is this prayer only appropriate for this particular situation or can we apply it to our surroundings? Are there different kinds of love? What is agape love? What is the connection between this type of love and knowledge? Where does discernment come into play? How does sincere love withstand the light of day? How can we be filled with the fruits of righteousness? From where does this fruit come and what is the result of our bearing this fruit?

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The Joy of Jesus – Triumphant Suffering – Of An Internal Nature – Emotionally

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Jeff Jones

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#Emotional pleas and #arguments can be quite compelling, but absent #logic they can be misleading. The Bible is full of truth and logic without ignoring the emotional component. Where do feelings originate? Here in Philippians, Paul speaks of feelings residing in the heart. Is that hyperbole? Maybe, but without the heart we cease to exist. Was there any better compliment that he could have given them than to say that they were in his heart? What connected Paul to the church at Philippi? Does this tell us anything about the communion of Christian fellowship? When, if ever is defense of the Gospel necessary? How can we confirm the good news of Jesus Christ? What proof or pledge does Paul offer to prove his sincere love for these people? By what measurement does he compare his love? How can we pour this kind of love into others?

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The Joy of Jesus – Triumphant Suffering – Of An Internal Nature – Mentally

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Jeff Jones

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It seems there is a lot of #mental suffering in this world. So many are experiencing #depression, #selfpity, and #selfishness. And they all have something in common, an inward gaze. How does Paul Thank God for his fellow Christians at Philippi? Paul is writing this letter from prison and yet it is full of praise and prayer. Wouldn’t you expect a prisoner to ask for relief or prayer for themselves? What was one of Brother Tommy’s pet peeves? Paul was thankful for their fellowship in the Gospel. What does that tell us about what we are to be doing? He also said he was expecting something from them. What was it? Does God start anything that He cannot finish?

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The Joy of Jesus – Triumphant Suffering – Of An Internal Nature – Courteously

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Jeff Jones

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These days we are told that #suffering is to be avoided. As if we needed to be told to avoid suffering. Our human nature actually learns at a very young age which actions lead to pain and how to keep from getting hurt. But, Paul showed us through his writings how to turn our problems into opportunities for triumphant joy. What circumstance did Paul find himself in while writing to the church at Philippi? Who was Timothy and why was he mentioned? What is the significance of calling themselves servants? Are there positives to being a bond slave to Jesus Christ? What term did Paul use to describe the Christians at this church? What is the importance of the qualifier ‘in Christ’? Where was Philippi located and what was its strategic importance to the spreading of the Gospel? How did Paul greet the diverse audience of this letter in an inclusive manner? Why is the order of his words important?

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The Joy of Jesus – Book of Philippians

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Jeff Jones

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This should have posted last week.

Okay, let’s go back to the beginning of this series on the book of Philippians by Brother Tommy. What is #joy? How does it differ from #happiness? From where does true joy come? Jesus was perfect and therefor had perfect joy. What were Paul’s circumstances when he wrote this book to the church at Philippi? How does proper joy produce triumph in all situations? Once we agree that we need it, how do we receive the joy of Jesus? What are the risks and rewards of obtaining it? Where does our citizenship lie, and why does that make a difference? What are the benefits of this Heavenly joy?

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The Joy of Jesus – Available For Calculation – Matter of Risk and Reward – Avoid the Risk

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Jeff Jones

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#HappyNewYear, in fact I hope you have a happy #decade. But don’t stop there, have a happy #life. That is easier said than done. True happiness is found in Jesus. Today, we begin a series by Brother Tommy about the joy of Jesus from the book of Philippians. Rejoice, we have read the end of the book and God wins. God is in control easily (with His feet up). This world is temporary and fleeting, if you align your view with the Lord’s you will see a much bigger picture. So what is the risk Brother Tommy wants to warn us about? This was almost 15 years ago, and he names names of these risks. I jumped into the middle of this series, because God led me to this message for this time. Next week, we will start it from the beginning.

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Study In A Stable – Jesus

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Jeff Jones

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Whether you say #HappyHolidays or #MerryChristmas, whether you support #Antifa or #Brexit, God sent Hs son, Jesus to save you. The New Testament of the Bible begins with the birth of Jesus, but did you know that His birth fulfilled over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament about the Savior? Can we really say that we would have been smarter than the Jewish scholars that didn’t recognize their long awaited King when he was born into such lowly beginnings? We all start as a humble sinless child just like Jesus did, but do we stay that way? Did Jesus? We are born innocent and trusting. What happens to that as we grow up? Babies don’t worry about the future or the past, they are all about the now. What did Jesus tell us about that attitude?

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Study In A Stable – Mary

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Jeff Jones

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Time is short, there is less than two weeks left on the #Christmas #countdown. And we are on our second of three messages leading up to the anniversary of the Savior’s birth. Today we hear the story of Mary, a virgin girl chosen by God to deliver the long awaited Messiah. Typical of the way God works, the events would not unfold the way anybody who knew the prophecies expected. Interesting fact, the Bible mentions that Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth when Elizabeth was six months into her own pregnancy with John the Baptist. An ob/gyn friend of mine said that this is the point in a pregnancy when mothers first feel movement of their child. To what extent do we or should we revere Mary? What are some of the extra-biblical ideas being taught about her? What does the Bible say about her? Mary was favored by God, did that make her life easier? When presented with overwhelming news about her future, what was Mary’s perfect answer?

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