The Next Step Disciple

The Fight for Joy

September 21, 2023 Jim Taber - Gracepoint Church Season 1 Episode 9
The Fight for Joy
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The Next Step Disciple
The Fight for Joy
Sep 21, 2023 Season 1 Episode 9
Jim Taber - Gracepoint Church

Pastor Zelvis Applin from South Hills Church in Wimauma, Florida joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss the topic of joy in the lives of Next Step Disciples.

Key Points:

  • There is a real sense of the loss of joy in the world but also within the church.
  • The biggest thief of joy is selfishness. Giving into the flesh steals from the Spirit. Continuing in poor relationships takes joy and peace from us. Soundbites of media feed us with fighting, division, and brain overload.
  • Joy comes from the Lord. Every person has the capacity because we can choose Christ.
  • Our joy does not come from our situations. Joy has depth and substance to it that brings fullness within times of turbulence. Joy is produced through obedience and trust in the Lord.

Go Deeper: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8, James 1:2, Philippians 4:5-7, John 16:33, Psalm 34:18

Necessary Ending by Henry Cloud 

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Show Notes

Pastor Zelvis Applin from South Hills Church in Wimauma, Florida joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss the topic of joy in the lives of Next Step Disciples.

Key Points:

  • There is a real sense of the loss of joy in the world but also within the church.
  • The biggest thief of joy is selfishness. Giving into the flesh steals from the Spirit. Continuing in poor relationships takes joy and peace from us. Soundbites of media feed us with fighting, division, and brain overload.
  • Joy comes from the Lord. Every person has the capacity because we can choose Christ.
  • Our joy does not come from our situations. Joy has depth and substance to it that brings fullness within times of turbulence. Joy is produced through obedience and trust in the Lord.

Go Deeper: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8, James 1:2, Philippians 4:5-7, John 16:33, Psalm 34:18

Necessary Ending by Henry Cloud 

Have questions for future shows or want to share how you have been applying the Next Step Disciple Podcast in your life? Let us know HERE.

Learn More about Gracepoint Church
GracepointBillings.com
Follow on Instagram: gracepointbillings
Like on Facebook: gracepointbillings
Watch on YouTube: Gracepoint Billings