Sermon Recap
You might not always feel happy, but you can always be full of joy. In the first part of the sermon series, Finding Joy, Dr. Brian Keesler explains the difference between the emotion of happiness and the spiritual fruit of joy. Joy is a supernatural fruit and comes from the Holy Spirit, while happiness is a basic human emotion that results from circumstances/happenings. Joy does not result from what is happening around you; joy results from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit within a born-again believer. Dr. Keesler then shares biblical practices that believers can employ to remain joyful despite their circumstances. Those practices include walking in close relationship with Jesus and believing upon the Word of God. As you learn more about the benefits of maintaining an intimate walk with the Lord, prepare for an infilling of joy.
Scripture References
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13