31 Dec

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As you know, we have been in a series discussing prayer.  Most of the time when we think of prayer, worship does not readily come to mind.  However, thanksgiving, praise and worship are every bit as much biblical prayer as making requests! When I was a teenager I would “request” of my father to give me the car keys.  When he did, I would give him “thanks”.  From time to time I might give my dad “praise”… “Dad, you’re great” I would say.  Occasionally, I would simply tell him, “Dad, I love you”…worship!  This is a simple but profound way of...

24 Dec

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Over the last number of weeks, we have been discussing "Six Aspects of Agreement": Aspect #1:  Agreement in marriage (I Pet. 3:7). Aspect #2:  Agreement in church (I Cor. 1:10). Aspect #3:  Agreement multiplies your power (Deut. 32:30). Aspect #4:  Agreement produces great reward (Eccl. 4:9-12).   This week, let's continue...

17 Dec

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Have you ever had a “holy heated discussion” with your spouse over which fast food restaurant you were going to go to?!  McDonald’s if you wanted to be “McHappy”.  Burger King if you wanted it your way.  Subway if you wanted to see Jared and “eat fresh”.  The choices are almost infinite.  Unfortunately in marriage, friendship and even (or should I say especially) in the church, there is so much disagreement.  Yet the Bible tells us in Matthew 18:18-20: “Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose on...

08 Dec

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Good news! The snow stayed out of the area last night, and the roads are clear for driving! Joy Church will have our regularly scheduled 9 am & 11 am services this morning. We invite you to come out to Joy Church this morning for a joyful time together in God's Word! ....

05 Dec

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You may have seen road closed signs set up on Mount Juliet Road for the Christmas Parade this Saturday December 7th. Good news, this will only have a very small affect on our Saturday Service traffic flow. All roads will be open when you arrive at the 5:00 service on Saturday. At the end of service, all traffic will simply be directed to turn right onto North Mount Juliet road due to the parade. We look forward to seeing you Saturday for another great Joy Church service!...

03 Dec

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Have you ever had a “holy heated discussion” with your spouse over whether you were going to eat Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Cajun, Japanese…the choices are almost endless!  Unfortunately, that’s how it is in so many marriages and churches today!  The Bible tells us, “Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.  Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of...

26 Nov

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  "Celebrate with JOY" Christmas Services You won't want to miss our exciting "Celebrate with JOY" Christmas services on Saturday, December 21 at 5 pm and Sunday, December 22 at 9 am and 11 am. A winter wonderland awaits you with "snow", Christmas caroling, special characters for the kids, and hot cocoa and goodies served from our JOY to GO mobile kitchen. On Saturday, the Joy to Go  mobile kitchen will be serving food 30 minutes prior to the 5 pm service, and then again for about 45 minutes after the service ends. On Sunday, the Joy to Go mobile kitchen will be serving...

12 Nov

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Imagine with me once again that you took your friend to a beautiful, expensive restaurant and your friend orders over and over again.  It might look something like this:  “I’d like the lobster, please.”  Then two minutes later the waiter walks by and your friend grabs him and says, “I’m not sure if it’s the will of the chef, but if it is, I’d like the lobster, please.”  By the third time your friend repeated his order you might be hiding under the table with embarrassment!   This may seem like a ridiculous scenario to you, but unfortunately Christians do this all...