"True Rejoicing"

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7;1 Thessalonians 5:16-18;1 Corinthians 15:57;Mark 11:24

Philippians 4:4-7

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Corinthians 15:57

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 11:24

24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Sermon Notes:

1. Rejoicing Is “in the Lord,” Not in Circumstances

2. The Lord Is Near

3. The Peace of God Guards the Heart and Mind

4. God Has Demonstrated His Love Completely

5. God Is Sovereign Over All That Is Feared

6. Joy Is a Fruit of the Spirit

7. Rejoicing Renews the Mind

8. What We Focus on Shapes What We Experience

All songs used by permission. CCLI #305230