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Choose Joy, Peace In An Unimaginable Place

August 27, 2023 Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: Joy Ride

Scripture: Philippians 4:2–9

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JOY RIDE
Choose Joy, Peace In An Unimaginable Place
Philippians 4:2-9 

Series Introduction: Joy is the unshakable assurance that God is in control of all the details of our lives, the confidence that ultimately, we can trust God in everything that comes into our lives, and the determined purpose to praise Him in all things.

Definition of Peace: A state of mutual harmony between people or groups; a state of tranquility and contentment.

Introduction: In a spiritual context, peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of Christ. True peace is not affected by circumstances. It is the opposite of conflict, ungratefulness, and worry. It is the purist path to joy.

Discover Peace in the Midst of Conflict
Be Same-Minded—Harmony (Philippians 4:2)
Be Helpful—Mediate (Philippians 4:3a) (Ephesians 4:15-16)
Be Reminded—Whose You Are (Philippians 4:3b)
Be Grateful—Focus (Philippians 4:4)
Be Reasonable—Agreeable (Philippians 4:5a)
Be Reminded—Who is Coming (Philippians 4:5b)

Discover Peace in the Midst of Worry
Be not Panicked (Philippians 4:6a)
Be Prayerful (Philippians 4:6b)
Be at Peace (Philippians 4:7) 

Discover Peace in the Midst of Proper Focus (Proverbs 23:7a)

Inward Focus
--“true”—be real (genuine) (Philippians 4:8a)
--“noble”—be respectful (Philippians 4:8b)
--“just”—be righteous (Philippians 4:8c) 

Outward Focus
--“pure”—be pure (undefiled) (Philippians 4:8d)
--“lovely”—be pleasing (Philippians 4:8e)
--“good report”—be positive (Philippians 4:8f) 

Motivating Focus
--“virtue”—be excellent (Philippians 4:8g)
--“praise-worthy”—be encouraging (Philippians 4:8h) 

Application: Paul closes this part of his letter with practical application and then the result if the application is followed: a careful exhortation (Philippians 4:9a), his concrete example (Philippians 4:9b), with a culminating effect (Philippians 4:9c)

 

Giving

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Family Camp

September 15-16
Harvest Time Camp - Ellenboro

Come out and enjoy games, food, and the outdoors!

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Hawaii Fire Relief

We are partnered with One Love Skate Ministry to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care for those that have lost so much in these last few days. 

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Team Night - Worship/Production/Comms/Creative

Wednesday, August 30 - 6:30-7:45

Team Night is for any person who is already a part of our worship, production or creative teams and anyone who desires to be a part of one of those teams. We will meet in the Worship Center for dinner, share our vision going forward and have some small training at individual positions.

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Welcome New Members

Avaleigh Beckler
Ella Beckler
Marin Chester
Jett Darnell
Kiersten Haneline
Frank Helton
Gloria Helton
Emma Horton
Junior Horton
Kylie Jones
Lauren Jones
Tre Jones
Penny Morris
Aaron Queen
Angel Queen
Hannah Rolen
Anson Scism
Braxton Tessner
Ally Thackerson
Layla Walker

 

 

Great Date

5:00-8:30 pm - September 9

An intentional date experience with your spouse! Our church believes in marriage date nights so much that we offer free childcare and talking points with fun and directional questions!

To Register by 9/6 click: HERE

 

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

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Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

 

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

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