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Download  		 Nov 28 2004 AM Worship Complete service Paul Stith
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Download  		 Nov 28 2004 AM Worship Sermon Hearing and Doing (James 1:19-22) Paul Stith
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Download  		 Nov 28 2004 AM Bible study Desiring God: How to Fight for Joy Tom Shumpert

Sermon Outline

 

James 1:19-21

Hearing the Word

 

1.  Keys to hearing the Word (19, 20)

 

            1a.  We must be ready to hear

             

                        Learn to develop listening skills

Learn to develop attentiveness in your Bible reading.  Listen for what is being said.

                        Understand that this is a supernatural event, and cannot be programmed.

                        Make proper preparation for worship.

 

             1b.  We must be slow to speak

             

                        Practice the discipline of being quiet.

            Memorize Scripture that deals with the tongue.  Start with Matt 12:36, 37

           

            1c.  We must be slow to anger

           

                        What most often makes me angry and why?

                        What sin does that reveal in my heart (if it is sinful anger)?

  

2.  Keys to receiving the Word (21)

 

            2a.  What are we receiving and why does it matter?

           

            2b.  Proper Preparation

 

            2c.  The Proper Attitude

 

 

Broader Application Questions:

1.  Do you understand and long for the process of Biblical Sanctification?

 

2.  If yes (to #1) what does your Bible Reading say about this?  Put Bible reading on a schedule.

 

3.  How does our culture cause deterioration in listening, quietness, and meekness?

 

4.  What are some things you can do to prepare for situations that make you angry?

 

5.  What is wrong with laying the blame for anger producing situations at the feet of others?

 

6.  Why might we be unwilling to apply Gods truths to everyday life issues?  

Bible Study Outline

 

DESIRING GOD
 

How Then Shall We Fight For Joy?

 

God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in Him.

(Psalms 149:4, Ephesians 1:3-14)

 

Why Do We Have to Fight for Joy, and How Do We Go About It?

 

Our adversary, the devil, seeks to devour us (along with our joy!) - I Peter 5:8-10

Our very strength is found in the joy of the Lord. - Nehemiah 8:10b

 

1.  Authentic Joy in God Is a Gift.

 

            In His presence is complete joy. - Psalms 16:11,

            Delight yourself in the Lord. - Psalms 37:4

            He (God) is our exceeding joy. - Psalms 43:4

            All good gifts come from Him. - James 1:17

            Our joy is a gift of the Spirit. - Galatians 5:22

            The Father is the Source of our calling. - John 6:44

 

2.  Joy Must Be Fought for Relentlessly.

 

            We (and our joy) need restoration. - Psalms 23:3, Psalms 51:12

            We (the body of Christ) work together for our joy. - I Corinthians 1:24

            Our joy is to be progressive (hopefully upward). - Philippians 1:25

            Paul said it is "A Fight!" - II Timothy 4:7

            Fight the fight (the battle for our faith and joy) well. - I Timothy 6:12

 

3.  The Battle Is Primarily a Fight to See God for Who He Is.

 

            Get a real taste of the Lord. - Psalms 34:8

            This world is blind to the glory of the Lord - II Corinthians 4:4-6

            Our "vision" comes from the transforming grace of God. - II Corinthians 3:18

            Even with our "new" vision we ain't seen nothing yet! - I John 3:2

            He (God) is always trustworthy and dependable. - Psalms 9:10

 

 

See George Mueller's approach to getting his "tank of joy" filled every morning.

(Piper, Desiring God, 3rd ed, p. 357.)