In the Fullness of Time, Part 6

What does joy look like when life feels heavy or unfinished? In this message from our In the Fullness of Time series, Pastor Paul explores biblical joy—not as forced positivity, but as a deep confidence rooted in God’s presence. Joy isn’t dependent on circumstances changing; it’s grounded in the truth that God is good here and now. If you’re feeling worn down, distracted, or running on empty, this message invites you to rediscover a joy that can endure real life.

Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)
Chris Tomlin

This Is Living Now
Hillsong Young and Free

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
MercyMe

Hope Has Come (Behold Him)
Red Rocks Worship

No Shadow of Turning
Seven Marks Worship (Krysteah Carroll & Josh Via)

Joy
Living in response to the person, work, and presence of God.

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Deuteronomy 6:20-25
“In the future, when your son asks you, “What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the Lord our God has commanded you?” tell him: “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. Before our eyes the Lord sent signs and wonders —great and terrible—on Egypt and Pharaoh and his whole household. But he brought us out from there to bring us in and give us the land he promised on oath to our ancestors. The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today. And if we are careful to obey all this law before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness.”

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Exodus 25:8
“Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them.”

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Psalm 118:24
‘this is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it!

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Luke 2:10
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”

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John 1:14
‘the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.

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Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forebearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Against such things there is no law.”

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Transcendent joy only comes through living in response to the person, work, and presence of the one true God.

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John 15:5-12
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

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1. Stay close to Jesus

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2. Live in Obedience to Him

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3. Live in Love

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