The Christian Principle of Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit
Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness can be attained with a newly acquired object, a car, or clothing or appliance, for example. A sunny day can make someone happy, or a bouquet of flowers. Usually happiness is a result of something external. But joy is internal. It is not an emotion, but an inner appreciation and sense of satisfaction due to a spiritual reality.
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Worshipping God Through Prayer
In response to His disciple's plea, Jesus outlined the perfect pattern for prayer - Prayer that begins with worship of Who God is, and continues to magnify Him and His various attributes throughout.
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Joy Comes with the Presence of God and His Spirit
Joy is the delight expressed when God is victorious over evil, when Godly works are done and when the will of God is accomplished. Jesus taught that when people are rescued from the adversary and brought into the family of God, the angels of heaven have joy.
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Stories of Renewal for Christian Believers
A discussion of the meaning of Pentecost through its story and status as the Church's birthday.
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Composer Charles Wesley Writes Hark the Herald Angel Sings
Hark the Herald Angels Sing was originally sung to the tune of Amazing Grace, and later to the tune of Christ the Lord is Risen Today. George Whitfield (1714-1770), a preacher in the Church of England and later a Methodist minister, gave us the familiar melody sung today.
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Religious Easter Bible Quotes
A collection of Easter quotations from the Bible or with a religious theme.
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Christians are Indebted to the Faithful Believers
The neighbors Jesus spoke were not always the people next door or across the street. The neighbors to love most of all are fellow believers. Most of all, do good to the faithful believers.
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Davidic Worship paves the Way to the Throne Room of God
David's harp brought him his first entrance into the throne room, which would someday be his seat of rule. As a king he failed and succeeded, sinned and repented. As a musician his prophetic songs of praise and worship ring out in churches yet today, proclaiming the greatness and goodness of God and reminding that it is not sinless perfection God looks for in a worshipper or musician, but a humble yielded heart.
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Pastors Provide Leadership in Worship as Scripture Reading, Congregational Prayer and Communion
Worship is response to God's call. Scripture reading lets believers hear His call and be led in response as worship. Congregationsal prayer is part of worship, responding to the word and applying it ones life. Celebrating the Lord's Supper ought not to be guilt ridden and sad, rather a recounting and reinactment of all that Jesus accomplished for believers in His death, burial and resurrection. It is a way of discerning the body of Christ.
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Restful Intercessory Prayer Allows the Will of God to Unfold.
Prayerful rest comes when one is reliant upon the Lord of Hosts to accomplish his will. The question is not whether God is with us. The question is are we with God? His promise is that His presence will go with those who are doing His will and praying His will. Intercessors need to learn the joy of worship as they intercede. worshipers need to learn the work of intercesson. Coupling joy and work sustains rest and longevity.
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