CrossWay Church

Phil. 4:1-9 (Pg. 953/1826) Cultivating Godly Joy

I) Joy

A) H________________: a state of well-being and contentment;
a pleasurable or satisfying experience

1) It is an _______________________ reaction.

2) It is based on _______________________.

3) It is _______________________ or fleeting.


B) Christian joy is a soulful ___________ in the beauty of Christ revealed in God’s word and the world.

1) It is __________________ decision.

2) It is based on ____________ work in our lives and the world around us.

3) It can occur in pleasant and _____________ circumstances.


II) Signs of joy.

A) A _________________ that transcends understanding.


B) _______________________ in all kinds of circumstances.


C) _____________________ towards others.


Which of these areas do you struggle with the most? Why?


III) How do we become more joyful?

A) Focus on ___________________ and what he has done for us.

Remember that Christ paid a debt that you cannot pay!


B) Remind yourselves of Biblical ____________ and look for God’s hand in your lives.

1) ___________ for ways that God may be at work in your life.

2) Remember that Christ can use our suffering to _________ us grow!


C) Bring your ________________ and questions to God.


D) Rely on the Holy ___________ to give us joy.