03 Feb

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A few summers ago I was invited to speak at a ministers conference in Memphis. I had just finished my normal three weekend services and had gotten very little sleep during that particular weekend. On Monday we traveled to Memphis for this three-day event. For whatever reason, I simply could not get to sleep in this hotel. Over the two nights I was there I think I probably got a total of an hour or two of sleep over both nights. Over Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday I was on virtually no sleep. Now I haven’t had caffeine for approximately 21 years...

27 Jan

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Over the last couple of weeks we also began to share with you “Four Righteous Realms of Resting”: 1. Rest in the promises of God (II Pet. 1:3-4). Within this section we discussed the Greek word for “promises” found in II Pet. 1:3-4 is the Greek word epiangelos which literally means “over the word of an angel.” We can rest in the promises of God because they are more reliable than the word of an angel! This week, let's continue: “Pastor Jim, how do I practically rest in those promises?” It really is quite simple: 1. Believe the promises of God 2. Speak the promises...

20 Jan

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One night, I was having a very difficult time getting to sleep.  Finally, I got to sleep around 5:00am.  Many years ago I trained myself to go to sleep with someone on CD teaching the Word of God.  As I always do, I turned on the CD player and finally drifted off to sleep.  Because I had not gotten to sleep until early in the morning, my sleep was erratic and filled with many crazy dreams. Only about a half an hour into my sleep I began to wake up.  I was in that hazy spot between sleep and consciousness.  I heard...

18 Jan

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This weekend we celebrated our first year anniversary in our new building! One year ago this weekend we had our opening services! We are so grateful to God for the ways that Joy Church has continued to grow! Here are some of the stats that reflect all the great things we saw God do at Joy Church during 2014: Record regular weekend attendance (1/26): 1,817 Record weekend attendance at Christmas: 2,038 Record weekend attendance at Easter:3,109 Record Wednesday attendance Christmas Eve: 979 Record number of people fed with 9 Joy to Go events: 4,415 (total fed in history of Joy to...

18 Jan

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This weekend we made a very special announcement and we got some help from financial author, radio host, television personality, and motivational speaker Dave Ramsey. Check out the video below to see this video from Dave Ramsey. To learn more details about the special announcement, click here....

13 Jan

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How do we rest in the promises of God?  I’m glad you asked! 4 Righteous Realms of Resting: 1. Rest in the promises of God (II Pet. 1:3-4). Here the Bible tells us, “According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue; Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” First, please allow me to highlight the word...

06 Jan

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The word “rest” is found in Hebrews 4:11-12, where the Bible tells us, “Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.  For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” It almost sounds like a total contradiction to “labor” to enter into “rest” until you understand the Greek language.  The English word “labor” is...

01 Jan

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World Changers Bible Institute is offering two exciting life changing classes this spring to equip you with strong Biblical training to help you change your world for Jesus Christ!  Whether you sense a calling into full-time ministry, to be a light in the business world, or to be a leader in your home, these powerful classes will help you grow and be more effective in your Christian life! [one_half] [highlight]The Overcomers Class[/highlight] Tuesday class begins January 13 Instructor: Pastor Jim Frease Class Time: 7:00 pm – 8:50 pm Traditionally, we use the new year as a catalyst to “turn over a new leaf”. To our chagrin,...

30 Dec

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Many years ago, I took a team of approximately 40 people to Guatemala to minister.  While we were out in the villages ministering, I (along with another pastor) was invited to stay in a Guatemalan pastor’s home.  This pastor and his wife were so gracious but they lived very simply.  Their home was basically a wooden shack with a dirt floor.  They had put a long sheet down the middle of the very little home so that my pastor friend and I could sleep separately from the Guatemalan pastor and his wife. They also had a pet rooster that lived inside...

29 Dec

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Happy New Year from your friends and family at Joy Church! As we move forward into another wonderful year with the Lord Jesus, we want to let you know that we will not be having a Wednesday Evening service on December 31st. This is so our entire joy team of staff and volunteers can all spend time with their families to ring in the new year together. Get ready to start your new year with an exciting message as Pastor Jim will be ministering on "Bummer to Overcomer - 9 Methods to turn your mess into a...