Cedar Hills Community Church

Surprising Joy

November 17, 2019 Pastor Kent Landhuis
Cedar Hills Community Church
Surprising Joy
Show Notes

Philippians 4:4-7
How can we surprise others with joy?
1. Resist polarization.

  • Proverbs 15:8—Stop quarreling
  • Philippians 4:5—Let your gentleness be known
  • 1 John 3:8—Deep love

2. Embrace the mess.

  • "I have learned to be content in every circumstance.“ ~ Philippians 4:11-12
  • "Be anxious for nothing but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests to God and the peace of God will be with you.“ ~ Philippians 4:5-6

3. Celebrate Jesus.

  • "Rejoice in the Lord, always, again I say rejoice.“ ~ Philippians 4:4

Next Steps:
1. What does contentment look like for you?
2. Surprise someone with joy and gratitude.

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