Sermon Notes 2023 02 05 AM

February 05, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#3 in series)

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Share His Story: Satisfied in Him

 

Psalm 16:10-11

 

“God is most __ in us when we are most __ in Him.” – John Piper

 

Two misunderstandings related to joy:

  • Joy is not a level of __ made available only to perfect people.
  • Joy is not a feeling you get when everything goes exactly as __ and all your problems fade away.

 

What is Christian joy?

Christian joy is an inward feeling of deep __ and happiness that’s produced in us by the Holy Spirit and more fully __ as we abide in Christ.

 

Key Truth:

Those who __ in Him are __ in Him.

 

Things can make a satisfied life more __, but things can never make a discontented life __. Only God can fully satisfy.

 

Important Question:

When will Jesus be __?

 

How do we grow in our joy and satisfaction in God?

  1. Spend __ in His presence.
  2. As a part of __ prayer, ask God to reveal His blessings in your life.
  3. __ God for who He is and what He’s done for you.
  4. Ask God to __ you when you’re pursuing other things to bring satisfaction.
  5. Constantly __ His goodness with others.