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[1830.50 --> 1831.28] you might open |
[1831.28 --> 1831.82] some doors |
[1831.82 --> 1832.54] so that we might |
[1832.54 --> 1833.48] touch their lives. |
[1833.88 --> 1834.60] We pray that |
[1834.60 --> 1835.14] this church |
[1835.14 --> 1835.86] will be a place |
[1835.86 --> 1837.08] that welcomes |
[1837.08 --> 1838.28] and is open |
[1838.28 --> 1838.82] to those |
[1838.82 --> 1839.48] who are searching, |
[1839.78 --> 1840.62] who are running aimless |
[1840.62 --> 1841.76] and that they might |
[1841.76 --> 1842.90] find you. |
[1843.66 --> 1844.36] Lord Jesus, |
[1844.52 --> 1845.18] we thank you |
[1845.18 --> 1845.94] that you have |
[1845.94 --> 1846.70] overcome Satan |
[1846.70 --> 1848.60] and that you invite us |
[1848.60 --> 1849.84] into the battle |
[1849.84 --> 1851.44] but knowing full well |
[1851.44 --> 1852.46] that you have won the war |
[1852.46 --> 1853.60] in Jesus' name. |
[1853.64 --> 1854.28] Amen. |
• The concept of waiting is explored during Advent, with a focus on holy expectation and the hope that God has for the world. |
• Joy is identified as the word of waiting for this morning's message, and its definition is discussed in relation to happiness. |
• Popular songs and quotes about joy are shared, highlighting human desires for joy, happiness, and pleasure. |
• The Bible is seen as speaking to real humans with real lives, seeking to understand what it means to love, be peaceful, and joyful. |
• God's creation of the world and rest on each day is referenced in Genesis 1, emphasizing that He took joy and pleasure in His creation. |
• Imago Dei (human beings made in God's image) is discussed as a key doctrine related to finding real joy in creation. |
• Psalm 104 is mentioned as an example of the beauty of creation and the psalmist's desire to sing praise to God throughout their life. |
• The prophet Isaiah speaks about God's people finding joy and praising Him for His sovereignty and goodness, particularly in Isaiah 55. |
• The passage from Isaiah emphasizes that joy is an attitude adopted by God's people due to their hope in God's love and promises. |
• Real joy is found in God, who is a trustworthy foundation. |
• Repentance and seeking forgiveness are essential steps in finding real joy. |
• God's words and promises are reliable and effective. |
• Joy is not based on happy circumstances but on trusting in God's will and purposes. |
• Repentance definition and meaning |
• Turning around 180 degrees to turn to the way of God |
• Living in the way of blessing instead of curse and death |
• Asking for forgiveness as part of repenting |
• Seeking God's forgiveness due to constant living in the way of curse and sin |
• The speaker discusses the good news of Jesus Christ coming to forgive all sins |
• The importance of understanding who Jesus is and his role in forgiveness |
• The concept of atonement, or the sacrifice of Jesus' life on the cross for humanity's sin |
• The humility required to trust in God's ways and will, rather than one's own thoughts and opinions |
• A poetic illustration from Isaiah comparing God's will to rain and snow that never fails to fall in due time |
• God's word will never fail to fall and bear fruit |
• God's sovereignty and power in creation and speaking things into being |
• Jesus as the living word of God, coming as God Himself in the flesh |
• God's loving and good will for the world and for us |
• The plan of redemption bringing hope, peace, love, joy, and rejoicing with all creation |
• The good news of His new creation, where our waiting and expecting become fully realized. |
• The concept of joy and its connection to following God's will |
• The idea that Christ-like behavior allows for glimpses of joy |
• The distinction between joy as the absence of conflict and joy as the presence of Jesus |
• The difficulty of waiting, especially in modern times |
• The temptation to find happiness and joy in one's own ways rather than in God's will |
• The importance of discerning God's ways and finding joy in Him |
• The dangers of devoting too much time to work and seeking satisfaction in non-God things, leading to addiction and destruction |
• The irony that people are often searching for happiness and joy through addictions and destructive behaviors |
• Blaise Pascal's concept of a "God-shaped vacuum" in the heart, which can only be satisfied by God |
• The idea that true joy and happiness come from a foundation in God, even in the face of suffering and brokenness |
• Praising God in all circumstances, not just happy ones |
• Joy can be found in any circumstance because God is with us |
• Jesus teaches about suffering and grief, but also promises joy |
• True mourning is with what God mourns for (estranged family members, refugees, sicknesses) |
• Jesus' promise that our grief will turn to joy |
• The real Christmas message is the birth of Jesus as the unfailing living word of God |
• Invitation to seek the Lord and turn to his ways |
• Finding joy in God even through struggles and hardships |
• Recognizing God as the source of joy |
• Giving praise and glory to God |
• Trusting in God's promises, including His return |
[0.00 --> 9.76] series on words of waiting, right? Advent is about waiting, waiting in hope and holy expectation |
[9.76 --> 17.72] that God has, is right now, and will accomplish his good will for the world. And out of that |
[17.72 --> 24.04] holy expectation then is where real joy is found. If it wasn't evident enough this morning, |
[24.04 --> 31.66] joy is our word of waiting for us this morning. When you think of the word joy, what phrases or |
[31.66 --> 37.26] ideas come to mind for you? Before we even jump into like the biblical text, you think about joy |
[37.26 --> 42.34] and happiness. What are some of the phrases? Obviously I watched the video as well, the video |
[42.34 --> 46.96] that we saw at the beginning from the Bible Project, they said, they ended the video with, you know, the |
[46.96 --> 52.86] world tells you turn your frown upside down. It's one of the key messages, right? Don't be sad, be happy |
[52.86 --> 58.36] all the time. And then I googled what joy and, googled joy and happiness, and these are some of the |
[58.36 --> 63.48] popular quotes that came up. You'll see on the screen. The first one is, yes, turn your frown upside |
[63.48 --> 68.82] down, and then famous person, I don't know if you've heard of him, Walt Disney. Yeah, so he said, |
[68.82 --> 74.78] after the rain, the sun will reappear. There is life. After the pain, the joy will still be here. |
[75.60 --> 82.84] And then a more modern Christian thinker, theologian, he says, joy does not simply happen to us, |
[82.86 --> 88.76] we have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day. That's reflective of God's people and their |
[88.76 --> 94.48] journey, obviously. And then, as you google, you get a whole bunch of different algorithms pop up at |
[94.48 --> 100.00] you, and I saw two songs that really stuck out to me. I pulled snippets, the lyrics from those, |
[100.12 --> 105.40] from a couple of songs. I just thought it was interesting. So the first song, hopefully some |
[105.40 --> 111.46] of our older generation, you recognize this song. Maybe our younger ones won't, but this is the first one. |
[112.86 --> 117.86] You got to turn the sound on for me. We got to enjoy the mood a little bit. |
[121.86 --> 126.28] Anyone want to just sing it for us? You know what song this is? Don't worry. |
[128.68 --> 129.90] You guys are too fast. |
[129.90 --> 138.90] You guys are too fast. There you go. Oh, somebody's whistling. Thanks, Joel. Wow, that was pretty impressive. |
[138.90 --> 146.90] I thought it was the actual... Okay, don't worry about it. We'll go on to the next one. This is one of my son's favorites, and it's... |
[146.90 --> 159.90] Yeah. It's Happy by Pharrell Williams. Anybody recognize this song from the lyrics? Right? Because I'm... |
[159.90 --> 169.36] Ah, it's such a gloomy happy. Happy. Because I'm happy. Yes, I'm very happy. Right? Nothing can bring me down. |
[169.36 --> 177.08] My level's too high. Can't nothing bring me down because I'm happy. Now, these popular songs and quotes are reflections, |
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