This past Sunday we continued our series "Advent" and we looked at the Christian virtue of Joy. Joy is contentment, rejoicing and continual happiness. Joy is not a personality trait or an emotion. The Bible calls us to be joyful always. We learned that there is no circumstance or event that should steal a Christians joy. We are able to be joyful because of the work of Christ, the character of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, the blessings God has given us, and the privilege that we have to share the Gospel. If you feel like your joy is not full in Christ it is probably because 1) you are not really saved, 2) you are being tempted by Satan and you need to give the temptation to the Lord, or 3) you have false idea of who God is. You think you deserve more than you truly deserve. You can listen to the sermon at
http://www.ocbaptist.org/media.php?pageID=21.
Just click on the sermon entitled Joy and I hope you enjoy!
Btw, don't forget that this sunday we will be meeting at our East Campus - 102 North Division Street in Ocean City. We will have a fellowship breakfast at 9:30 and then the service will start at 10:30 where the children will present the Christmas play. Hope to see you there! Have a great week.
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