03 Apr

Posted at 19:45h in Uncategorized

The first of each month we share First Tuesday's Teaching Tips. These are teaching nuggets from over thirty years in ministry. Last week was Easter weekend. The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Victory! Here are some reminders of victory in our lives: Logic is for order, but faith is for victory. When you magnify your God you minimize your problems. Let adversity deepen your resolve for victory. ~from Winning with Wisdom volume 2 (available for purchase in the Joy Store at Joy Church, Mt. Juliet, TN) Join us next week as we continue our series Book It...

27 Mar

Posted at 20:47h in Uncategorized

For the last few weeks we have begun to discover some Truths to Trust God’s Word: The Bible is historically accurate (Ps. 33:4)      2. The Bible is scientifically accurate (I Tim. 6:20)      3. The Bible is prophetically accurate (Matt. 26:56)      4. The Bible is thematically unified.      5. The Bible is trusted by Jesus (Matt. 5:18)      6. The Bible has enduring power (Luke 21:33)       7. The Bible has transforming power (John 8:31-32) Then we began to share  “Four Characteristics concerning Continuing in the Word”: Make it the foundation of your life (Matt. 7:24). Here the Bible tells us,...

20 Mar

Posted at 21:38h in Uncategorized

For the last few weeks we have begun to discover some Truths to Trust God’s Word: The Bible is historically accurate (Ps. 33:4)      2. The Bible is scientifically accurate (I Tim. 6:20)      3. The Bible is prophetically accurate (Matt. 26:56)      4. The Bible is thematically unified.      5. The Bible is trusted by Jesus (Matt. 5:18)      6. The Bible has enduring power (Luke 21:33)       7. The Bible has transforming power (John 8:31-32) Then we began to share  “Four Characteristics concerning Continuing in the Word”: Make it the foundation of your life (Matt. 7:24). Here the Bible tells us,...

20 Feb

Posted at 07:25h in Uncategorized

For the last few weeks we have begun to discover some Truths to Trust God’s Word: The Bible is historically accurate (Ps. 33:4) Three Tests of Historical Accuracy: Eyewitness accounts (I cor. 15:6) The Bible was recorded and copied with extra care. Archaeological confirmation      2. The Bible is scientifically accurate (I Tim. 6:20) 5 Scientific Stupidities: 1.) The earth was flat 2.) The earth was held up by something 3.) The number of stars could be counted 4.) Medical science 5.) Contagious diseases      3. The Bible is prophetically accurate (Matt. 26:56)      4. The Bible is thematically unified.      5. The Bible is trusted by Jesus...

13 Feb

Posted at 18:57h in Uncategorized

My goal for you in this series is three-fold: To love the Word To learn the Word To live the Word Over the last number of months we have shared with you two “Bible beholdings”: If you want to know God you must know the Bible. Prayer is talking to God.  The Bible is God talking to us. We then began to share with you “Four Awesome Assignments to Assist you with the Word”: Activate the Word Accept the Word (Matt. 7:24-27). Assimilate the Word (II Tim. 3:16-17). Apply the Word (James 1:22). Then we began to discover some Truths to Trust God’s...