THE PATTERN, PRACTICE, & PROMISE OF PEACE
Theme: Following the apostle Paul's example in Christian faith and life will lead to peace.
THE JOYFUL CONTENT OF FOCUSED CONSIDERATION
Theme: Joy is the by-product of keeping our minds focused on higher things in Christ.
OUTWARD EVIDENCE OF INWARD JOY
Theme: Our joy in Christ is to show itself in an outward way, in all circumstances, toward all people.
MENDING RELATIONSHIPS IN CHRIST
Theme: Paul gives us seven principles in dealing with division within the household of faith.
‘DIRECTIONAL ARROWS’ FOR ‘WALKING THE WALK’
Theme: Joy in the Christian faith comes as a result of faithfully pressing on to maturity, whatever our circumstances.
JOY … BY WAY OF MATURITY
Theme: Joy in the Christian faith comes as a result of faithfully pressing on to maturity, whatever our circumstances.
RESTING & PRESSING
Theme: Joy in Christ comes from both resting in what He did for us and pressing on to lay hold of that for which He laid hold of us.
THE CONVERSION OF OUR TRUST
Theme: True conversion means forsaking one's trust in the flesh and placing it all instead in the Person of Christ.
THE GREAT JOY ROBBER
Theme: We must beware of the joy-robbing power of 'religious legalism'.
DRIVING AWAY THE VULTURES
Theme: We must resist those things that destroy our devotion to God's promises for us in Christ.