SERMON NOTES!
DON’T LOSE THE JOY
Psalm 51:10–13
Main Idea: The Christian life was never meant to be only a battle to survive. There is joy in knowing Jesus, loving God, serving people, and helping somebody else find Christ.
1. There Is Joy in Just Knowing Jesus
Luke 10:20
Don’t get so used to being saved that you forget what a miracle it is that you are saved. Our greatest joy is not in what we can do, but in knowing that we belong to Jesus.
2. There Is Joy in Loving God
Matthew 22:37; 1 John 4:19
Joy changes “I have to” into “I get to.” We get to pray, worship, read His Word, experience His presence, and serve the One who first loved us.
3. There Is Joy in Serving People
Mark 10:45
Ministry is not only standing behind a pulpit. God can use us every day to encourage, love, pray for, listen to, and serve somebody who needs hope.
4. There Is Joy in Sharing the Gospel
Luke 15:7 (NIV)
Restored joy produces renewed evangelism. The Gospel is good news: there is a Savior who loves, forgives, restores, and saves.
5. Stop Letting the Darkness Steal Your Joy
John 1:5
The church is not called to sit around staring at the darkness. We are called to shine. We are not simply surviving another day—we are on assignment.
6. There Is Joy in Realizing We Still Have Time
John 9:4
While there is time: love people, encourage people, forgive people, serve people, and tell people about Jesus.
7. Maybe Your Joy Needs to Be Restored
Nehemiah 8:10
The joy of the Lord is our strength. Sometimes faith is still there, but the joy needs to be stirred again. Ask God to restore the joy of walking with Him.
Enjoy Jesus. Enjoy His presence. Enjoy serving. Enjoy loving people. And while there is still time, let your life point somebody toward Jesus.
Conclusion: The Gospel is still good news. Jesus is still saving people. And there is still joy in serving the Lord!
Psalm 51:10–13
Main Idea: The Christian life was never meant to be only a battle to survive. There is joy in knowing Jesus, loving God, serving people, and helping somebody else find Christ.
1. There Is Joy in Just Knowing Jesus
Luke 10:20
Don’t get so used to being saved that you forget what a miracle it is that you are saved. Our greatest joy is not in what we can do, but in knowing that we belong to Jesus.
2. There Is Joy in Loving God
Matthew 22:37; 1 John 4:19
Joy changes “I have to” into “I get to.” We get to pray, worship, read His Word, experience His presence, and serve the One who first loved us.
3. There Is Joy in Serving People
Mark 10:45
Ministry is not only standing behind a pulpit. God can use us every day to encourage, love, pray for, listen to, and serve somebody who needs hope.
4. There Is Joy in Sharing the Gospel
Luke 15:7 (NIV)
Restored joy produces renewed evangelism. The Gospel is good news: there is a Savior who loves, forgives, restores, and saves.
5. Stop Letting the Darkness Steal Your Joy
John 1:5
The church is not called to sit around staring at the darkness. We are called to shine. We are not simply surviving another day—we are on assignment.
6. There Is Joy in Realizing We Still Have Time
John 9:4
While there is time: love people, encourage people, forgive people, serve people, and tell people about Jesus.
7. Maybe Your Joy Needs to Be Restored
Nehemiah 8:10
The joy of the Lord is our strength. Sometimes faith is still there, but the joy needs to be stirred again. Ask God to restore the joy of walking with Him.
Enjoy Jesus. Enjoy His presence. Enjoy serving. Enjoy loving people. And while there is still time, let your life point somebody toward Jesus.
Conclusion: The Gospel is still good news. Jesus is still saving people. And there is still joy in serving the Lord!