The Joy Revolution

It’s great when we feel in control. When the job is secure, the bank balance is big and everything is looking up. But how much is enough. And what if it’s not looking up? Could there really be a joy in the times of lots and the times of little? Let’s discover the rare and precious joy of contentment.

It’s great when we feel in control. When the job is secure, the bank balance is big and everything is looking up. But how much is enough. And what if it’s not looking up? Could there really be a joy in the times of lots and the times of little? Let’s discover the rare and precious joy of contentment.

One of the words that seems to characterise our generation is anxiety. Whether it be world events, issues closer to home or our inner-world, the turmoil is real. So is the only solution to be free from turmoil or is there a better way through it all. Paul certainly thought so.

One of the words that seems to characterise our generation is anxiety. Whether it be world events, issues closer to home or our inner-world, the turmoil is real. So is the only solution to be free from turmoil or is there a better way through it all. Paul certainly thought so.

Paul found joy in people who were following Jesus with everything - forgetting what was behind, straining for what was ahead, running like they’re trying to win the prize, keeping their minds on heavenly things. Could our lack of joy be associated with a preoccupation with the present or an inability to move on from the past?

Paul found joy in people who were following Jesus with everything - forgetting what was behind, straining for what was ahead, running like they’re trying to win the prize, keeping their minds on heavenly things. Could our lack of joy be associated with a preoccupation with the present or an inability to move on from the past?

Finally we get to the crux of joy. For all of the things we could use to give ourselves a sense of significance or worth, there is one who transcends it all. Paul thought he had it all and yet when he met Jesus, he realised the true source of joy and value. Have we?

Finally we get to the crux of joy. For all of the things we could use to give ourselves a sense of significance or worth, there is one who transcends it all. Paul thought he had it all and yet when he met Jesus, he realised the true source of joy and value. Have we?

Finally we get to the crux of joy. For all of the things we could use to give ourselves a sense of significance or worth, there is one who transcends it all. Paul thought he had it all and yet when he met Jesus, he realised the true source of joy and value. Have we?

We live in an age of celebrity like never before. Where we celebrate people for fame and fortune and wonder why we feel let down when they do something we don’t like. Could we be celebrating the wrong things? In Philippians, Paul calls us to honour people for the right things - people who live out the story of Jesus.

We live in an age of celebrity like never before. Where we celebrate people for fame and fortune and wonder why we feel let down when they do something we don’t like. Could we be celebrating the wrong things? In Philippians, Paul calls us to honour people for the right things - people who live out the story of Jesus.

Of all the work we’re doing and effort we’re putting in, how much of it will last for eternity? That’s the question posed this week as we find that Paul found joy in people becoming like Jesus because he knew it was a work that would make a difference - not just now but forever.

Of all the work we’re doing and effort we’re putting in, how much of it will last for eternity? That’s the question posed this week as we find that Paul found joy in people becoming like Jesus because he knew it was a work that would make a difference - not just now but forever.

One of the most famous passages in the BIble as Paul communicates the story of Jesus and his attitude on life. Could our lack of joy at times be because we think it’s found in getting our way? What do we learn from Jesus himself and the story that was told through his life?

Paul found joy in purpose. Though he faced adversity, he saw how it was being used by God to accomplish the purpose of making Christ known. Do we find adversity today even harder if we lack the same sense of eternity or purpose?

Paul found joy in purpose. Though he faced adversity, he saw how it was being used by God to accomplish the purpose of making Christ known. Do we find adversity today even harder if we lack the same sense of eternity or purpose?

Welcome to the first week of The Joy Revolution - where a man in prison teaches about where he found joy and how he kept it. This week we find that the gospel ministry Paul was involved in was hard work and he found joy in those who partnered with him. Every single one of us goes through hard times. Have we found the joy of having someone else share the journey?

Welcome to the first week of The Joy Revolution - where a man in prison teaches about where he found joy and how he kept it. This week we find that the gospel ministry Paul was involved in was hard work and he found joy in those who partnered with him. Every single one of us goes through hard times. Have we found the joy of having someone else share the journey?