Rejoice

What is the difference between happiness and joy? There is Christian call to rejoice always. Happiness often depends on circumstances, but biblical joy is rooted in the Lord, His salvation, His Word, and the hope we have in Him. Joy is not meant to stay hidden. Rejoicing means expressing the joy God has placed within us. Believers are to rejoice even though one's own life included suffering, persecution, imprisonment, and hardship. Joy is not based on an easy life, but on a secure relationship with Christ. This message challenges us to ask: Do we have joy? Do others know we have joy? Are we rejoicing in the Lord always—not just when circumstances are good? Because of whom God is, what He has done, the salvation He provides, the hope He gives, and the Word He has revealed, believers have every reason to rejoice. Sermon Notes Philippians 4:4 Always Philippians 3:1 In the Lord Psalm 35:9 In God and His salvation Psalm 118:19 – 24 This day because of Jesus Psalm 119:161 & 162 At His word Romans 12:9 – 13 In hope Philippians 2:18 Share your joy