The Fellowship of Joy

A New Heaven and a New Earth - The Bird's Eye View God is making all things new. Revelation 21:1-6 Stay in touch https://linktr.ee/tomsims - with various ways to connect https://linktr.ee/tomsims SUMMARY The messag by Tom Sims, focused on the concept of gaining a 'bird's eye view' or 'God's eye view' of reality and eternity through scripture and prayer. Sims emphasized the importance of understanding the broader perspective of life, which helps make sense of smaller details and fosters a deeper comprehension of God's creation. He discussed the biblical vision of a new Heaven and a new Earth, where divisions between God and mortals are removed, and all things are made new. This vision is linked to the idea of God's presence among people, as illustrated by the New Jerusalem coming down from Heaven. Sims highlighted the significance of love and community, urging participants to live out God's love and reflect His glory in the world. He conclu...

When Your Name Is Called   #MothersDay #identity #shepherd #voiceofGod  #whoyouare  #mysheep #goodshepherd #iandthefatherareone Happy Mother's Day      When did you first hear your name?   What is your name?  What happens when your name is called?   Mother's Day is a celebration of one absolutely wonderful human relationship.   All human relationships point us to the one vital and life-giving relationship that is necessary for real life, a relationship with God.   When Your Name Is Called       Rise Up! (Acts 9)     Rest. (Psalm  23)     Rejoice! (Revelation 7: 9ff     Respond, (John  10:22ff)   https://pastortomsims.typepad.com/5-8-22.pdf  https://youtu.be/nPSbMN6-Krw    SUMMARY  The meeting, led by Tom Sims, focused on the significance of names and their spiritual implications, using biblical references...

“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.” -John 20:19 “...as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you." Peace is: Presence – Suddenly, Jesus is present among them, before them, and for them. The presence of Jesus releases them from their terror and calls them out of hiding. Ease – The General come into a room of privates and someone calls, “Attention!” Then the General says, “At ease,” and the troops take a more relaxed stance. Activated – Jesus says, “As I was sent, so, I am sending you. Courageous – God’s peace gives us courage. Energizing – In this encounter, Jesus bestows the continuing presence of God and himself with them, breathing and saying, “receive the Holy Spirit. "And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost." - John 20:22 Then sa...

Blessed is the King who comes in the Name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest (Luke 19:38) Today, we join the eternal chorus of welcome as the Lord Jesus Christ enters into our consciousness as the King who comes in the Name of the Lord. He is the Prince of Peace and righteousness. His Kingdom comes with glory and praise, but also with a cross of pain and disgrace. Yet, He willing enters into the sphere of time, space, and judgment to face whatever stands between Him and His mission to bring all who welcome Him into eternal fellowship with the Father. Let us lift our voices in worship as we worship Him. https://medium.com/@tomsims/he-showed-up-a6f9a2475a59 #PalmSunday #conviction #entry #triumphalentry #palms #jerusalem #luke #jesus #thepassion #courage #compassion #empathy #Conviction

  Photo by Tijs van Leur on  Unsplash There is a way through the desert. There is an oasis. In fact, you are an oasis for others. You are chosen to declare God’s praise. God makes a way for you through any crisis. It will be a way that you have not imagined. Hear this sermon based on Isaiah 43:16–21.