Joy Starts Now

Joy Starts Now

por Future City Church
Hebrews 10:32-39 "Running the race with courage"
Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the choice to trust and obey God in spite of fear.
Mark 2 "Jesus and the paralytic" (Matthew Stiles speaking)
Enjoy this message from one of youth leaders, Matthew Stiles! Jesus can be trusted for at least 3 reasons: He forgives our sins. He gives us an identity. And He transforms us.
Hebrews 12:1-2 "Running the race with joy"
What is the fuel we need to follow Jesus? Joy. Jesus was energized in His mission by the joy set before Him. So are we.
I Peter 5:12-14 "Peter's farewell"
Goodbyes matter! Peter wraps up his letter with a simple reminder: Stand in the grace of God!
I Peter 5:6-11 "How to be humble"
Humility is a choice! Thankfully, we can grow in the ability to be humble. And it begins by understanding the power and grace of God. (This sermon audio got cut short! Sorry!)
I Peter 5:1-5 "Leaders and the Great Leader"
Leaders create culture! Good leaders work toward fostering a joy filled culture where Christ is deeply loved and happily obeyed.
I Peter 4:12-19 "Growing through suffering"
It is one thing to go through suffering but is it possible to grow through suffering? Yes! Trials are meant to both test and strengthen our faith.
I Peter 4:7-11 "Life at the end of the world"
All the years after Jesus' resurrection are called the "end times." But how does that shape the way we live right now? Peter tells us to stay focused on what matters: loving God and loving people.
I Peter 4:1-6 "Jesus, our Guide through suffering"
Can anything good come from suffering? Yes! Jesus proved it at the cross. Our suffering is not a the way to salvation but it is an opportunity to know and trust Jesus more deeply.
I Peter 3:18-22 "Jesus suffered for us"
Jesus shows us the way forward through suffering. Even when the question of "why" was left unanswered, Jesus still did the "what" of obedience. By His wounds, we are healed.
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