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The Secret Of Christian Joy
Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Three Cheers From Jesus
Contributed on Jul 6, 2025
Christian joy is rooted in the presence and promises of Jesus Christ. His repeated command to His followers is not, “Shape up,” but, “Cheer up.” The gospel is good news. Jesus gives us three great reasons to rejoice: forgiveness, fellowship, and final victory.
SERMON TITLE: Three Cheers from Jesus (Based on Chapter 1 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy)* Key Texts: Matthew 9:2 – "Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee." Mark 6:50 – "Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid." John 16:33 – "Be of good cheer; I ...read more
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2. Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord
Contributed on Jul 6, 2025
True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.
“Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more
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3. When They Saw The Lord
Contributed on Jul 6, 2025
Christian joy is found not in comfort or certainty but in seeing Jesus. And the Jesus who brings joy is not a sanitized, sentimental figure—but the crucified and risen Lord. When we truly see Him by faith, everything changes.
Title: “When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:19–20, KJV) Text: John 20:19–20 (KJV) “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto ...read more
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4. The Lost Axe Head
Contributed on May 13, 2026
A church or believer may continue swinging the handle of religious activity long after losing the power of the Holy Spirit, but God is able to restore what has been lost when we honestly return to Him in repentance and faith.
The Lost Axe Head II Kings 6:1–7 Introduction There are some things you can lose and keep going for a while before anybody notices. You can lose energy and still smile. You can lose focus and still perform. You can lose passion and still maintain routine. But there is one thing the people of ...read more