{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"First Baptist Arlington Sermons","title":"The Joy of the Lord - October 20, 2024","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2063,"description":"Dennis R. Wiles \nFirst Baptist Arlington \nOctober 20, 2024 \n \nFALL 2024 \nTogether . . . for the Future \nSeptember 1 – November 2, 2024 \nPreaching Voice: Shepherd \n \nThe Joy of the Lord \nNehemiah 8:7-17 \n \nTheme for 2024: Together \n \nTheme for Fall 2024: Together . . . for the Future \n \nLessons for Re-Building (or Building) \n-Kneeology: We must begin with prayer! \n-You Are Here: We must accept an honest assessment! \n-Planning and Zoning: Make a plan and get to work! \n-Overcoming Obstacles: Obstacles can be overcome! \n-Detoured by Distractions: Don’t get sidetracked! \n-How Firm a Foundation: God’s Word is trustworthy!  \n \nCONTEXT: Nehemiah and Ezra led Israel in a revival service recorded in Nehemiah 8. After hearing the Word of God read aloud, these Jews were convicted. However, their leaders led them to a time of celebration, worship, remembrance, service, and . . . JOY! \n \nHow joyful, happy, blessed are you? How often do you rejoice? How do you express your delight in the Lord? \nThe Joy of the LORD is . . . your . . . strength! \n \nJOY STEALERS: This sinful world, your sinful nature, and Satan! \n \nWhen we seek joy from things, from others, from achievement, or accolade --- we will always be disappointed. In fact, we are placing our joy in the hands of something or someone else! \n \nThe Joy of the LORD is . . . your . . . strength! \n \nThe Joy of the LORD is . . . a gift! \n \n“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” \n-The Angel of the Lord (Luke 2:10) \n \n“Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love . . . I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” \n-Jesus (John 10:10-11) \n \nThe Joy of the LORD is . . . a choice! \n \n“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! \n-Philippians 4:4 \n \n“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UAbjbO_BQA3R5XEsQj1SCg2lWzYdffFGQbPeYIvJPQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0Mjg4LzE2NjM1/OTk5NzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}