Through The Word Pt 3 - Sermon 11 Series

Introduction Video Illustration: Skit Guys Christian and Un-Christian

Series: Find Joy in the Journey

Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. We need to go after and find joy in our journey of life. What are you doing to cultivate joy? Remember joy is a choice found in what we believe, do and live for!

Scriptures:

Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Sermon 11: Find Joy in The Journey Through the Word pt. 3 – The Bible!

Thesis: God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

Scripture:

Psalm 119:18:

NIV “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.”

CEV “Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law.”

NLT “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.”

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Psalm 119:27:

NIV “Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.”

CEV “Help me to understand your teachings, and I will think about your marvelous deeds.”

NLT “Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.”

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Psalm 19:7–9: (NIV) “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.”

Introduction on amazing facts of the Bible!

The Bible is a book like no other. The sacred text can arguably be considered the most influential book ever published.

“The influence of the Bible is worldwide,” wrote Arthur Pink, the Christian evangelist. “Its mighty power has affected every department of human activity. The contents of the Scriptures have supplied themes for the greatest poets, artists and musicians which the world has yet produced, and have been the mightiest factor of all in shaping the moral progress of the race.”

The Bible – a worldwide bestseller

The Bible is influential because it is the world’s bestselling book, breaking all records known to man. According to The Guinness Book of World Records, since 1815 the Bible has sold approximately 2.5 billion copies and has been translated into more than 2,200 languages or dialects.

The Bible’s influence is not limited to Christians; Jews and Muslims also consider the Bible to be a sacred text.

The Bible’s influence is not limited to Christians; Jews and Muslims also consider the Bible to be a sacred text. If you think of how there are 2 billion Christians, 14 million Jews and 1.3 billion Muslims, that means that more than half of the world’s population consider the Bible to be a major influence on their faith.

Bible widely used in American society

To teach the alphabet in the USA for 100’s of years -”The Primer” David Barton

• The New England Primer was the first textbook ever printed in America and was used to teach reading and Bible lessons in our schools until the twentieth century. In fact, many of the Founders and their children learned to read from the Primer.

The establishment of USA as nation and Bible see David Barton:

• Congress printed a Bible for America and said: “The United States in Congress assembled … recommend this edition of the Bible to the inhabitants of the United States … a neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for the use of schools.”– United States Congress 1782

• Congress passed this resolution:“The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.”– United States Congress 1782

Structure of our US Government Isaiah see David Barton:

• The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity. John Adams

The Bible is especially influential in American society. In the 2012 State of the Bible report released by the American Bible Society, commissioned by the American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research, it was found that in America, 85% of households own a Bible. Most families own more than one Bible, with a household average of 4.3 Bibles. The survey found that the majority of Americans (69%) believe the Bible provides answers on how to live a meaningful life.