Series Synopsis
Joy is the spiritual birthright of every believer in Christ! Jesus himself promised us joy (John 15:11) and the Apostle Paul reminded us to live a life of rejoicing in the Lord (Phil 4:4). In the midst of a sinful world and a difficult life, one of the greatest ways to arm ourselves with this joy is by looking deeply to the Lord Jesus and his glorious character. In this series, Steve looks at the glories of Christ in John chapters 6 - 8 as reasons to be joyful. Our prayer is for your joy to be increased and your heart encouraged throughout these messages.
Sermons in this Series
September 24, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 1: Remember Christ’s Kindness
John 6:1-15 • Steve Swartz
October 1, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 2: Remember Christ’s Protection
John 6:16-21 • Steve Swartz
October 15, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 3: Remember Christ’s Generosity
John 6:22-29 • Steve Swartz
October 22, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 4: Remember Christ’s Promises
John 6:30-40 • Steve Swartz
October 29, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 5: Remember Christ’s Humanity
John 6:41-50 • Steve Swartz
November 5, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 6: Remember Christ’s Payment
John 6:51-59 • Steve Swartz
November 12, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 7: Remember Christ’s Word
John 6:60-71 • Steve Swartz
November 26, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 8: Remember Christ’s Humiliation
John 7:1-13 • Steve Swartz
December 3, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 9: Remember Christ’s Credentials
John 7:14-24 • Steve Swartz
December 31, 2017
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 10: Remember Christ’s Heroics
John 7:25-36 • Steve Swartz
January 21, 2018
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 11: Remember Christ’s Longing
John 7:37-52 • Steve Swartz
January 28, 2018
Twelve Reasons to be Joyful, Part 12: Remember Christ’s Graciousness
John 7:53-8:11 • Steve Swartz
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