The Fellowship of Joy

Of First Importance The Kerygma The often-repeated proclamation of the early church Continuity - The Christ - Messianic promises Christ -  Anointed as Messiah at his baptism Conduct  of His Ministry Crucifixion  - Christ died for our sins. Conquest  - Resurrection Crowning  - Exaltation Comforter  - Sending the Spirit for the birth of the church Culmination  and Restoration through His second coming Calling -Repent and be baptized 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you-- unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with th...

The Struggle This Morning's Sermon and Bible Study with Discussion Questions for Your House Churches and Small Groups Jacob and His Night of Wrestling with God Medium Member Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-struggle-d52ffdf4477f Free Friend Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-struggle-d52ffdf4477f On YouTube - https://youtu.be/DKYrRYLVqpc

Lyrics: In the midst of my confusion In the time of desperate need When I am thinking not too clearly A gentle voice does intercede Slow down, slow down, be still Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord Slow down and hear His voice And know that He is God In the time of tribulation When I'm feeling so unsure When things are pressing in about me Comes a gentle voice so still, so pure Slow down, slow down, be still, my child Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord Slow down and hear His voice And know that He is God And know that He is God

   Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7 Are you homesick? Do you feel disengaged, disoriented, and dispossessed in a world where nothing is familiar? Is there a feeling of hostility from or toward you as you confront the values and cultures around you? There is actually a biblical illustration of a people who experienced what you are experiencing. Listen to this message. SUMMARY from a Third-Party AI. In this meeting, Tom Sims addresses the theme of living in unfamiliar or challenging environments, drawing parallels between the biblical exile in Babylon and contemporary feelings of displacement or homesickness. He explores how individuals can cope when their surroundings and values change, emphasizing three key actions: embrace, engage, and endorse. Sims encourages embracing one’s current reality as an ‘exile,’ engaging fully in life by building relationships and participating in the community, and endorsing the welfare of the city or locality by seeking its well-being through prayer, work, and...