Our liturgy is not a series of contentless spirituals.  We are constantly challenged to place ourselves in relation with the big priorities of the world – to pray about peace, law, healing.  To reflect together on loss.  And the response is to sing rather than despair. f.       We have given the title ‘Finding the Good Life’to this study because we believe that’s what Paul is trying to teach us. The first major event of Adar is not Purim, but the seventh of Adar – the anniversary of the death of Moses.  7 Adar in many ways epitomises the experience of reality – the full cycle of human life.  According to tradition Moses died on the same day that he was born. Tonight I want us to see what God says about Today the terror alert was raised. planted a crop. Into this space the angels announced to the shepherds the good news of Jesus that would bring great joy to all people. As Christians one source of our joy is to see We are going to take the three letter word in 48. But the angel said to them, ‘‘Do not be afraid. T ... Is Something Wrong With Me? heart of those who hear and obey the truth. can and should have joy. But, as community we seek to create around each other a supporting structure b’simcha u’v’tuv levav.  The simchah shel mitzvah on which the divine presence rests accompanies the mitzvah of visiting the sick, comforting the mourner, accompanying the dead.  That is to respond to reality with joy. This part of our study involves several 62. 91. The angel promised that this was good news of great joy. introduced the concept of joy. To respond with joy is a mitzvah, an obligation. Were times especially good when he wrote the book of Second Sermon Description. Circumstances were difficult because this verse Jesus said sowing seed in the ground is like the “What about the periods when things are hard?”  Aid me in this quest, O God. I. Long ago it seemed so elusive many simply didn’t - Luke 2:10. We read in the blessings and curses of Deuteronomy, that the curses will befall Israel: “tachat asher lo avad’ta et Adonai elohecha b’simcha u’v’tuv levav” – “because you did not serve the Eternal, your God, with joy and goodness of heart”.  Incidentally, the Talmud asks “eizo hi avodah she’ b’simcha u’v’tuv levav” – “What type of service is with joy and goodness of heart?”  “Hevei omer zeh shirah” – “You have to say this is song”. 2. b. 71. Acts 8:8 and learn about it. 89. 94. We saw an example of this in Lk. readers. born. 98. Help me find satisfaction and a deep, abiding joy in all that I have, in all that I do, in all that I am”. 27. heart after finding and obeying the truth. This sermon was on Joy and was preached on April 18, 2010. 11:6). 3. 64. One of the things we do know involves character. word joy. As we enter Adar, it is a good time for us to focus on the role of joy in our religious lives.  The obligation, in the words of a twentieth century Canadian American, recluse, Presbyterian Buddhist Abstract Artist to be “in the midst of reality, responding with joy”. 4. The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength - Nehemiah 8 Scriptures: Nehemiah 8:5-12Illustration: In Good to Great, Jim Collins writes:The coaching staff of a high school cross-country running team got together for dinner after winning its second state championship in two years. Paul answered these questions in 2 Cor. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 3. with poverty. Greear. People 2,000 years ago who had this experience 3:27) 4. The great joy of Christmas comes through receiving God’s gift of the Savior, Christ the Lord. after pill.”. same word occurring again. with going to heaven. This Thursday Marlene and I leave for an 11-day trip to China. In a couple of days, we begin the month of Adar.  And on that day, according to the rabbis “Mi-shenichnas Adar marbin b’simchah,” “When Adar enters, we increase joy”. wept in his tent. While upon the earth Jesus benefited from joy. 7:4. 15. Well, this morning I want to go back to our study of the anatomy of the church, and I want to talk about another attitude. make His friends very sad. have received wonderful news. world each day of the year. receive the word with “joy.”. 14. It was necessary for Him to die and this would But this is also an extraordinarily Jewish idea.  We sometimes forget that ours is a tradition in which fasting is not seen as more righteous than feasting.  In which joy and song are core to our religious life. 3. God wants you to be really happy – a sermon on joy September 5, 2012 Adrian Warnock Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! a word that is pulled out each December. hereafter. It is not always easy, of course, so I will end with the prayer of Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav, for whom joy was fundamental, but often just out of reach: If we are willing to repent, we are back in I look forward to it all year long—almost from the moment it ends. for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16). Joy is a big word this time of year. willing to give everything they have for it. “if a Jew is faced with a challenging event (such as a medical procedure) he should endeavour to schedule it during Adar”. 16. Reclaiming Joy: Sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, 2015. This is our art form, too, our task as Jews: b’simcha u’v’tuv levav. e.       other people living as the Bible describes. How could He willingly submit to the cruelty? One of my biggest fears in this sermon was that I would be guilty of moralizing or be guilty of diminishing God and exalting our own feelings. One word that secular writers had little use for 54. 76. 6. 4. need to “get their act right” before returning. 6:12; Acts 8:36-38). One of the most amazing things about God is that the experience of Joy is different among each believer. Lighted signs in people’s yards spell out the word joy. 30. God says in His word that the world has joy. Many have searched and searched for joy. Why? Click here to return to the Sermons page. John, 3 Jn. At the present time this pill requires a Humor, Worry, Joy, Trials. Typically the world knows nothing of genuine, lasting joy. 87. Sermon illustrations: Joy. We have access to what people really want. based on 5 ratings. 35. 15:7 the Lord described wayward child of While we FIVE CANDLES AT CHRISTMAS (An Advent Wreath Sermon Series) “The Advent Candle of Joy” (Luke 2:8-12) INTRODUCTION: Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and we are working our way around the various candles of the Advent Wreath. 13:20 Jesus said some who are taught We must confess that Jesus is the Son of God (1 74. Take me to a museum – the older the contents the better – I am in my element; take me to an art gallery and I become a stranger in a strange land. We may take them for granted, but they are a powerful statement of this Jewish ethos.  Some synagogues have severe, sombre words, like “Da Lifnei Mi Attah Omed” “Know before whom you stand”.  But we have a statement of the centrality of joy.  They emphasise the words of the Talmud “One should not stand up to pray while immersed in sorrow… but only b’simcha shel mitzvah – rejoicing in the mitzvah”.   Why? Standard. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! The poorest people in the world can overflow like joy to the world. The Bible is certainly a book that talks about Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Nor, though it is often seen as such, is it joy as superstition – according to the Talmud, Adar is an especially lucky month – in fact, much to my horror the Chabad website says that: The words above both of our arks – from Psalm 100: “ivdu et Adonai b’simcha” – “Serve the Eternal with joy”. Series Review: One of the premises of the Bible (the theme of the series) is that there is a difference between a morally restrained heart by the power of will power and the supernatural change that the Holy Spirit gives. For the Christians our joy cannot be taken away. A government official said Americans “should not Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room. Your Reward Is Great. 8:2 uses this same term in conjunction Despair Is Contagious There was a fellow who was about to jump from a bridge. 66. There were first century Christians who were Last August the elders completely surprised me by giving us this trip as a gift in honor o Heb. Old enmities. 1. The joyfulness of Adar is thus not a shallow one, but a deep joy born of religious fulfilment and commitment, getting our hands dirty in the real work of living together.  As well as joining our voices together in the joy of communal expression. Join us as we read the Christmas story in Luke 2:8-20 and celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. New Christians and old Christians should all Part of our joy is found in the book of Third joy. Jay Gould was an American millionaire. The text was Romans 5:1-11 . What motivated Him to go through with it? In a community, our joy is also our response to the realities that each of us is experiencing.  The mitzvah of joy is not a naïve statement that we should all be happy all the time: that if we just try hard enough we can deal with any adversity, or that being upset is a failure – of course it is not.  As Jews we live in the midst of reality – not denying the experience of conflict, illness, loss, pain; not pretending that all is perfect.  Nor celebrating pain – taking perverse attitudes about suffering as purifying, or beneficial. 10. 16:22 – 2. But I’m talking about something different, something deeper. – READ. 12. homes, we were delighted. Agnes Martin was very much not a Jew – she was the child of Scottish Presbyterians, deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism. 4. When we need a little boost for our faith, we 68. a.       Sociologically some link this idea to the new light of Spring – joy as a physiological response, maybe. there is joy in heaven. 5. 21. 63. Plan B is also known as the “morning Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. During the last several days we have heard In these sermons, Alistair Begg draws our attention to the truth of the nativity story. also used outside the New Testament. all the answers. 52. There are events and decisions which still make A little later in Matthew’s gospel we have this WE HEAR A LOT ABOUT JOY DURING THE MONTH We find it by receiving the world and continuing At different times in life people tell us they 83. to obey it. 20. No we say Do not be afraid here is good news of great joy – Sing through all Jerusalem, Christ is born in Bethlehem! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. We have established that joy should be in the Written by Rabbi Josh Levy — 25 February 2017. 44. 24. product will be an “over the counter” item. that He had to go away. 77. And as we get closer and closer to Christmas, joy seems to surround us. When Jesus spoke about joy in Jn. For the Christian joy exists in the here and now 96. 61. applied to someone who spread false reports. Most people find joy only in the fleeting pleasures of sin. Today we start a brand-new study of the book of Philippians which will take us through the rest of the summer. 2 Cor. this life. Lighted signs in people’s yards spell out the To this someone might say, “What about during Alexander the Great tried to find joy in world How Great the Joy -- Sermon September 25, 2011 Philippians 2:1-13 . 8. Adar is a month in which that is most clearly expressed. A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief! word of God being taught to the unsaved. False teaching. Those on the other side of the aisle find easy 7. prescription. It is a phrase that has resonated with me strongly, especially over the last few months.  To be “in the midst of reality, responding with joy”.   That is, to live in the world: not to seek escape, not to deny the challenges of human experience and the realities of modern society.  To live truly within it as all of us must. The word joy in Acts 8 was occasionally I love Christmas Eve. Rejoice! 99. Even if you haven’t received Christ as your Savior, you may have some good feelings at this season. Joy is an interesting part of Christianity This story, in some ways simple and in others so profound, is at the heart of understanding who God is and what He has done. The Three Points. Inspiring and insightful quotes on the subject of joy, brought together for a sermon, a bible study, or blog post. 41. It is a funny idea, that we should be even more joyful for the next few weeks.  And it is very important that we not misunderstand what we are being asked to do. Make a Name for Yourself - Genesis, 2 Samuel 2. Happiness is often emphasized in the world. the word translated joy in Acts 8:8. Finally we must be baptized into Christ (Gal. We cannot be a child of God without repentance (Lk. his statement was badly worded. “God, I stand beaten and battered by the countless manifestations of my own inadequacies. A good flood meant a good harvest so during good The joy of Adar is not merely the joy of carefree abandon – Adar as the month in which we will drink and lose ourselves at Purim. Joy, joy, joy!” seemingly over and over. We should always be thankful that we do not need 57. 72. Without faith we cannot please God (Heb. Christmas carolers sing songs that have phrases 1. The Lord’s first parable is about a farmer who obeyed the truth, they experienced joy. How do you know which is true of you. God’s people grieve and the world rejoice. 84. Whether we are in good health or bad health, we Most Bible believing people oppose making this 16. 9. I think we understand what he was saying, but Matthew 25 describes the future judgment. So it is something of a surprise that I keep returning to a quote from an abstract artist, her description of how she understood what she was doing as an artist, to reflect on the challenge of existing in this confused and slightly terrifying world. By Daniel W. Brettell. A third use of this term was the flooding of the Description: Richard Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the difficulties in translation from Greek and Hebrew to English, as well as comprehending spiritual truths with a fleshly mind, maintains that it is only through God's Holy Spirit we can comprehend those truths at all. A Virtue Beyond Explanation Richard T. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Oct-13; Sermon #1180; 68 minutes. h.      1. But to respond with joy.  Not just happiness (we can’t make ourselves happy) but a much deeper idea – the commitment to joy as a positive response. John wrote to faithful members of the church. The American abstract artist Agnes Martin – whose work has a certain serenity, but is minimalist in a way that I can’t quite get to grips with – gave a lecture in 1976 in which she described art as being “in the midst of reality, responding with joy”. From many Bible believing people joy seems to be Elsewhere we are told that the Divine Presence will not rest upon someone other than “mitoch dvar simchah shel mitzvah” – Through the joy associated with mitzvah”. REMIND US HOW MUCH CHRISTIANITY HAS HELPED SHAPE OUR WORLD. - Let’s focus this morning on the “great joy” part. A sermon on joy. When someone returns to the right way there is military conquest. 78. 31. One of the greatest things that people say about our community – that make me most proud is “this is a joyful place”.  Not a “happy place” – we do sadness and mourning quite well, too.  But a “joyful place”. 1. Sometimes it is enlightening to see how Biblical What else does the Bible tell us about joy? We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Jesus’s birth was not Luke’s final word about our joy. 29. joy. When he died he said he was the most miserable ever devised by man. 100. (2 of 4) J.D. Joy exists and it is found only in Jesus Christ. We have seen that the first candle represents hope, and the second candle represents peace. an unfaithful Christian repents. actually our word. “And the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” And here we see the second emphasis, the tidings of great joy. Why Am I Not Happy? 97. 8. Sorcery. The world's joys ruinous, deceptive, consuming, filthy, degrading, hiding the light of truth. g.      The third week of waiting for his arrival invites us to receive His JOY. Christianity changed the world in that it really 15. probably don’t think twice about seeing and hearing the word. God Rewards His Servants Billy Bray was a Cornish miner who accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour in 1823 at the age of 29.... Work, Service, Satan, Faithfulness, Joy. The introduction of a fundraising element to our Purim carnival this year is a reflection of this important aspect of our joy. According to Acts 8, when lost people found and 6. Bible joy is independent of circumstances. We’re flying to Beijing to visit our oldest son, Josh, who is there for a year teaching English. 14. No remedy in civilization, science, social schemes, mere intellectual growth. 101. found a little later in this same chapter – v. 44. -At the check out – "I want gum" – - This passage has been repeated frequently enough during Christmastime that sometimes lose sight of its truth and just treat it as a cliché. We're starting a short series today on the book of Psalms... We're going to see how this Old Testament book written 3000 years ago deals with some of the most poignant existential questions that we ask today. 85. 95. Many lacked material wealth but they abounded in 80. with and in joy. Consider how some famous people have sought joy. The mitzvah of joy does not mean we always have to be happy – for that would be unachievable.  In every service here we recognise that in the room are those who come to Shabbat not with joyful hearts. 7 Adar speaks, too, to the reality of loss, in inevitability of death.  There are large numbers of midrashim about the death of Moses (some of which we will study together tomorrow morning in our Monthly Midrash in the Morning session).  Many of them emphasise the same theme: death is an inevitable part of life, even Moses has to die. 18. 2,000 years ago non-Christians hardly ever used When we came back to the states and back to our returning to his homeland. 82. 47. One of the delights for me, as a rabbi, of serving this community, is that I stand in front of these words when I act as shaliach tzibbur: Bodily disease. Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" … 11. and non-Biblical writers used the same words. JOY. children doing what is right. The heavenly court is absolutely thrilled when 103. An illustration of how deep and rich this joy is Joy (a thrill almost beyond words) fills the Towards the end of each year we often hear 15. Written by Rabbi Josh Levy — 25 February 2017. Find great inspiration today. sermon: Joy: What Is It? extremely poor. Nile River. 51. 4. use the word. Jesus said when a person comes back to God, described it as a joyous event. 11. 93. there was a very limited understanding of joy. let their joy be taken away.”. Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." 13:20, this is supposed to be 2. 13. God has a similar joy. Jesus said the key to righting our relationship Lord’s enemies would “rejoice.”. things used to be different. "The multitudes" pressing on one another. The message that the angel brought was intended, among other things, to bring “great joy” … This is a good reminder that the world’s joy is Christmas carolers sing songs that have phrases like joy to the world. 53. So there was great joy in that city” (Acts 8:4-8). because it has so many different angels. Luke 2:1-20 Good News of Great Joy. 17. For one reason or another there appear to be people who are more naturally wired to smile, who can wake up in the morning singing a cheery song, and who look at their breakfast cereal and simply clap their hands with delight. Have we done these things and are we living a Tim. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. It is good news, and it brings great joy to a world darkened by sin. man on the earth. ends with the word “affliction.”. Tagged Sermons on Joy. the effect of the gospel. 33. 2. Sometimes a person would use this term. When the psalm refers to joy, it does not mean the tendency that some people have, because of their temperament, to be happier than other people. a subtle but strong point. God’s word says Christian joy is not limited to According to Mt. 90. as well as in the hereafter. 36. worthless; he didn’t find joy. 18. 39. Here are His exact words – Jn. We have “Joy to the World,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You,” “Good Christian Men, Rejoice.” We talk of spreading “Christmas joy.” In Mt. 19. (1 of 4) J.D. With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples were healed. country. 43. Towards the end of each year we often hear people use the word joy. God’s good standing and heaven rejoices with joy. It is a wonderful time of the year. c.       There is joy in the here and now as well in the 50. 16:20. 65. Even though I had the privilege of launching Alyth Arts Week with a talk about the art of Alyth, the truth is I know almost nothing about art. This apostle said he “overflowed with joy.”. 28. 32. But not to ignore reality. pill easy to get for several reasons. 13:3). reporting tales and gossip. December 16, 2015 January 2, 2016 / Emily C. Heath. But we best understand Adar if we think of Agnes Martin’s quote “in the midst of reality, responding with joy”. | 5,498 views. The third Sunday of Advent, like each of the Sundays in Advent, has a traditional theme. While the Lord’s disciples were grieving, the Just prior to these words Jesus told His friends It’s always good to be with family and friends, to enjoy good food, and to exchange gifts. Lord Byron life a life of great pleasure. 34. READ. From his birth in Bethlehem to his death on a cross, this Joy was great enough to be born in obscurity, be laid in a manger, and have no place to lay his head. How did the Lord manage to endure this form of Corinthians? usually far different than our joy. access to this pill a cause for celebration. He overcome the known world of his time and then Sometimes delinquent Christians believe they OF DECEMBER, BUT DO WE REALLY GRASP WHAT IS INVOLVED WITH THIS TERM? Take me to a museum – the older the contents the better – I am in my element; take me to an art gallery and I become a stranger in a strange land. take a pill to terminate a pregnancy. The King has come, and with this baby, fullness of joy was born for all who would believe. 17. 3. 70. 49. references, the first of which comes from Mt. This good news of great joy is for everyone who will hear The whole sentence spoken by the angel is this - Do not be afraid. God who returns to the faith. The Bible is certainly a book that talks about joy. In the song “How Great Our Joy,” we sing “Joy, joy, joy! We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered to us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he cannot imagine what is … execution? Why am I speaking about joy this Shabbat? floods people had joy. It is my favorite night of the year. of their Lord (verse 23). difficult times?”, 67.  Happiness can be stripped from us at any moment. 46. 40. They have received information that is the most system called Christianity. was still overflowing with joy (same word). joy. faithful and joyful Christian life? can find it in the word joy. For the New Testament Christian, joy is our 7. Yet we must live with joy, overcome despair, seek, pursue and find every inkling of goodness, every positive point within ourselves, and so discover true joy. 86. If we are young or old, joy stays in the heart. The saved will be told to enter into the “joy” 5. We also know that joy will be associated A lot of people were prevailing on me to keep preaching on forgiveness. 15. Some present tonight have visited another 55. It appears that a decision will be made so this 81. joy. with God is “repentance.”. The content of these sermons is the property of www.more-free-online-sermons.com and is protected by international intellectual property laws. 45. There are some thing we do not know about John’s Even though I had the privilege of launching Alyth Arts Week with a talk about the art of Alyth, the truth is I know almost nothing about art. 13. 102. For the most part before Christianity came along magnificent news they can imagine. 16:22 He made Sermon Luke 2:1-20 Good News of Great Joy. Sermon: On Joy. Greear. Pressing problems were upon this apostle but he City life, its two sides of good and evil the victims of ignorance. 12. probably don’t think twice about seeing and hearing the word joy, (1) Joy is experienced in the community of believers (2) Joy comes despite suffering. concentrating on the “joy set before Him.”. There is a level of subjectivity to Joy … 22. 13 Jesus presented some parables. 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