Full of Joy! John 15:11

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 John 15:11

Jesus O You Jesus and you with nothing in between

“The joy of the Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8 v 10

joy “That day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off.” Nehemiah 12 v 43

I THE EXPERIENCE OF JOY

The angel said – “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people” Luke 2 v 10

1 THE JOY OF BELIEVING IN JESUS

Joy floods my soul, for Jesus has saved me, Freed me from sin that long had enslaved me, His precious blood He gave to redeem, Now I belong to Him (Norman J Clayton)

2 THE JOY OF LIVING FOR JESUS

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 John 15:11

for the joy that was set before Him...looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” James 1 v 2

“They departed … rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.” Acts 5 v 41

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, Psalm 51:12 Psalm 51:12

3 THE JOY OF BRINGING OTHERS TO JESUS

We have heard the joyful sound: JESUS SAVES! Priscilla Owens

Jesus said… joy in heaven There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7 joy in the presence of the angels There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents Luke 15: 12

THE EXPERIENCE OF JOY The joy of believing in Jesus; living for Jesus; bringing others to Jesus; 4 THE JOY OF CARRYING OUR CROSS FOR JESUS

THE EXPERIENCE OF JOY II THE SOURCE OF JOY

Joy does not depend on circumstances or temperament … nor does it come from sin!

The Source of all joy is God

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing..” Romans 15 v 13

His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many thingsEnter into the joy of your lord His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ Matthew 25:21

whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, I Peter 1:8 I Peter 1:8