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2. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.
Psalm 100:2
Serve the LORD with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Hymns
Invitation
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3. A Great Life
Ac 8:39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but went on his way rejoicing.

4. Do You Have a Good Life?
Recent elections – “what does it mean?” Global warming Losing liberties Failing Christ Missing spiritual potential

5. Do You Have a Good Life?
Our Carnal Blessings 1. Food has never been cheaper 2. Education has never been more available 3. Crime has never been lower 4. Clothing has never been more abundant

6. Do You Have a Good Life?
Spiritual blessings 1. Never been easier to study the bible 2. Never been easier to share the truth - Opportunities for evangelism 3. Assembling has never been easier

7. Why Are We So Anxious?
Sometimes: The better we have it……. …..the more afraid we are of losing it

8. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 4:1-8 - Paul’s joy was in Spiritual things Where is your joy? Matthew 6:18-19
Mt 6:19 ¶ "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

9. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 4:1-8 - Paul’s joy was in Spiritual things - The Command: Rejoice in the Lord Put joy in spiritual things

10. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 4:1-8 - Paul’s joy was in Spiritual things - The Command: Rejoice in the Lord - Let your joy be known to men - Don’t worry like them – 1 Thes. 4:13 - Let them see your joy – 1 Peter 3:15
1Th 4:13 ¶ But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope.
1Pe 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

11. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 4:1-8 - Paul’s joy was in Spiritual things - The Command: Rejoice in the Lord - Let your joy be known to men - The peace beyond understanding - By faith and not by sight

12. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 4:1-8 - Paul’s joy was in Spiritual things - The Command: Rejoice in the Lord - Let your joy be known to men - The peace beyond understanding - Dwelling on the right things

13. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Even if our lives were not blessed: Forgiveness of sins is easier now than ever 1 John 1:9
1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

14. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Even if our lives were not blessed: Forgiveness of sins is easier now than ever Eternal rewards are greater now than ever Hebrews 8:6 1 Peter 1:10-12
Heb 8:6 …..a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.
1Pe 1:10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--things into which angels long to look.

15. Commandment: Rejoice in the Lord
Even if our lives were not blessed: Forgiveness of sins is easier now than ever Eternal rewards are greater now than ever Our Lord’s return is closer than ever Romans 13:11
Ro 13:11 ¶ Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.

16. Dangers of Being Fearful
God is angry when we don’t trust Him
God is angry when we don’t thank Him
God is angry when we don’t serve Him

18. Do not rejoice, but be terrified!
Those Without Hope
Without forgiveness of sins
Forfeiting eternal rewards
The Lord’s return is closer than ever
Do not rejoice, but be terrified!

19. Obtaining the Blessings of Christ
Hear – Acts 13:48 Believe – Acts 16:31 Confess – Acts 8:37 Repent - Acts 2:38 Be Baptized – Acts 22:16
Remaining Faithful
Abide in Christ & the doctrine of Christ – II John 7-9