Joy

Turning Point Weekend

Turning Point Weekend is the annual fall retreat for Venture Students in 7th-12th grade. This weekend provides students with an opportunity to engage in worship, hear relevant teaching, meet new friends, and ultimately have a ton of fun! Turning Point Weekend is taking place from Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 10, 2024. Registration is now open at venturechurch.org/tpw!

Galatians 5:19-25 NIV

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery, idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

joy - chará (χαρά) - an awareness of God's grace and favor.

We receive the fruit of joy when we are made aware of God's grace and favor in our lives.

1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV

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 joyfor you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

True joy is found in the love of Jesus.

Philippians 1:3-6 NIV

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Experience JOY through: 

I. Thanksgiving

Biblical joy is activated when we say "I see you," not "Look at me."

Experience JOY through: 

I. Thanksgiving

II. Prayer

Praying for other people is a privilege.

Experience JOY through: 

I. Thanksgiving

II. Prayer

III. Partnership

We don't have members at Venture; we have partners.

Experience JOY through: 

I. Thanksgiving

II. Prayer

III. Partnership

IV. Confidence

Joy is holy optimism.