Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church


Morning Service - Sunday, December 7, 2008

Sermon By Elder Randy Waters, Pastor

Sermon Series: Looking For The Lord - Part 3

Title: "Joy"

Text: Luke 2:10

Sermon Outline

  I. Joy Is Divine
      Our Birthright - Thessalonians 5:16-18
      God Is A God Of Joy - Luke 1:44
      God Wants His People Joyful - John 16:24
      His Kingdom Of Joy - Romans 14:17

 II. Joy Is Deep
      Think About What You're Thinking About - Philippians 4:8
      Don't "Doubt It" - Proverbs 23:7
      Prayer And Peace - James 1:8
      Peace Deeper Than The Cross - Hebrews 12:2

III. Joy Is Deliverance
      "Labor Pains" - John 6:21
      Hidden In Sorrow - Psalm 30:5
      The Dance Of Life - Psalm 30:11
      "Beauty For Ashes" - Isaiah 61:1-3



WORDS OF WONDER

* Being filled with joy doesn't mean your life is perfect of great - it
   means though, that you trust God.

* Where you have been, what you have done, and where you are now
   matters far less than where you are headed

* Everything you need to be joy-filled, you already have.