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JOY Church, Fountain Hills, AZ. Growing Alive, Deep and Bold in the love and Knowledge of Jesus! Live stream with us at joychurchaz.com

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The Lord’s Supper – Maundy Thursday - Audio

April 19, 2019 00:40 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

To understand the Lord’s Supper, you must also understand the first Passover. The parallels are astounding.

Palm Sunday: Rejoicing and Weeping (Luke 19:28-44) - PDF

April 14, 2019 22:36 - 182 KB application/pdf

Palm Sunday is more than Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is more than a story of rejoicing. It is a story of rejoicing and weeping.

Palm Sunday: Rejoicing and Weeping (Luke 19:28-44) - Audio

April 14, 2019 22:36 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Palm Sunday is more than Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is more than a story of rejoicing. It is a story of rejoicing and weeping.

The Love of God (Romans 8:31-39) - PDF

April 07, 2019 21:41 - 216 KB application/pdf

Listen today about how great the love of God is for you in Christ Jesus. Be assured of His love for you.

The Love of God (Romans 8:31-39) - Audio

April 07, 2019 21:41 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Listen today about how great the love of God is for you in Christ Jesus. Be assured of His love for you.

Grace (John 8:2-11) - PDF

March 31, 2019 22:15 - 202 KB application/pdf

Grace. It’s a short word but it is essential to Christianity. Yet, it’s very hard for us to believe, accept, and trust that it’s all God’s grace. Listen to this message to get a greater understanding of God’s grace.

Grace (John 8:2-11) - Audio

March 31, 2019 22:15 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Grace. It’s a short word but it is essential to Christianity. Yet, it’s very hard for us to believe, accept, and trust that it’s all God’s grace. Listen to this message to get a greater understanding of God’s grace.

Mercy (Matthew 9:9-13) - PDF

March 24, 2019 22:57 - 186 KB application/pdf

Mercy. It’s an extremely important word when it comes to God and our salvation. In fact, to realize the importance of the cross is to realize the fullness of God’s mercy.

Mercy (Matthew 9:9-13) - Audio

March 24, 2019 22:57 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Mercy. It’s an extremely important word when it comes to God and our salvation. In fact, to realize the importance of the cross is to realize the fullness of God’s mercy.

Standing Firm: Part 4 (Ephesians 6:13-20) - Audio

March 17, 2019 23:07 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

Today, as we finish our series, we find how necessary prayer is in the life of a Christian.

Standing Firm: Part 4 (Ephesians 6:13-20) - PDF

March 17, 2019 23:07 - 612 KB application/pdf

Today, as we finish our series, we find how necessary prayer is in the life of a Christian.

Standing Firm: Part 3 (Ephesians 6:13-20) - PDF

March 11, 2019 00:48 - 638 KB application/pdf

We are continuing to learn how to Stand Firm and live a victorious life in Christ. Today, we’ll look at the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit.

Standing Firm: Part 3 (Ephesians 6:13-20) - Audio

March 11, 2019 00:48 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

We are continuing to learn how to Stand Firm and live a victorious life in Christ. Today, we’ll look at the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit.

Standing Firm: Part 2 (Ephesians 6:13-20) - PDF

March 03, 2019 21:24 - 601 KB application/pdf

We need to be able to stand firm in the face the of the devil’s schemes? But “how” are we to do that? We do that by learning how to get dressed. Today, we’ll look at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, and the Shoes for the Gospel of Peace.

Standing Firm: Part 2 (Ephesians 6:13-20) - Audio

March 03, 2019 21:24 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

We need to be able to stand firm in the face the of the devil’s schemes? But “how” are we to do that? We do that by learning how to get dressed. Today, we’ll look at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, and the Shoes for the Gospel of Peace.

Standing Firm Part 1 (Ephesians 6:10-20) - Audio

February 25, 2019 00:59 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

We often admire people who are bold in their faith. But where does that courage and strength come from? Listen to this message so you, too, can strengthen your faith.

Standing Firm Part 1 (Ephesians 6:10-20) - PDF

February 25, 2019 00:59 - 188 KB application/pdf

We often admire people who are bold in their faith. But where does that courage and strength come from? Listen to this message so you, too, can strengthen your faith.

Stepping Out in Faith: Part 4 Faith That Moves Mountains (Matthew 17:14-20) - PDF

February 18, 2019 22:51 - 180 KB application/pdf

Faith, Impossible, Faithless, Sin, Twisted, Jesus is able, Holy Spirit, Dependence on Jesus, Trust, Jesus, Surrender, JOY Christian Community Church, Fountain Hills, Pastor Clayton Wilfer

Stepping Out in Faith: Part 4 Faith That Moves Mountains (Matthew 17:14-20) - Audio

February 18, 2019 22:51 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Faith, Impossible, Faithless, Sin, Twisted, Jesus is able, Holy Spirit, Dependence on Jesus, Trust, Jesus, Surrender, JOY Christian Community Church, Fountain Hills, Pastor Clayton Wilfer

Stepping Out in Faith: Part 3 Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) - PDF

February 11, 2019 02:52 - 159 KB application/pdf

There are times when our spiritual life seems dry and barren. Sometimes it seems hopeless. If you need encouragement in your faith; if you need to be brought back to life, listen to this very special message of hope and life!

Stepping Out in Faith: Part 3 Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) - Audio

February 11, 2019 02:52 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

There are times when our spiritual life seems dry and barren. Sometimes it seems hopeless. If you need encouragement in your faith; if you need to be brought back to life, listen to this very special message of hope and life!

Stepping Out in Faith: Part 2 Faith and Doubt (Matthew 14:22-33) - PDF

February 03, 2019 22:36 - 154 KB application/pdf

Let’s face it, we’d rather not go through any storms in life. But we do. And during those storms, sometimes even the strongest faith gets shaken by doubt. What should we do?

Stepping Out in Faith: Part 2 Faith and Doubt (Matthew 14:22-33) - Audio

February 03, 2019 22:36 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

Let’s face it, we’d rather not go through any storms in life. But we do. And during those storms, sometimes even the strongest faith gets shaken by doubt. What should we do?

Stepping Out in Faith, Part 1: Called by God (Luke 19:1-10) - Audio

January 27, 2019 21:51 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

We often think of Zacchaeus’ story in terms of a children’s message. In fact, it is a wonderful message of faith and salvation.

Stepping Out in Faith, Part 1: Called by God (Luke 19:1-10) - PDF

January 27, 2019 21:51 - 161 KB application/pdf

We often think of Zacchaeus’ story in terms of a children’s message. In fact, it is a wonderful message of faith and salvation.

Made in the Image of God (Genesis 1:20-27) - PDF

January 20, 2019 23:52 - 184 KB application/pdf

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Does it really matter? Please listen to this important message regarding the preciousness of human life from the very beginning to the very end.

Made in the Image of God (Genesis 1:20-27) - Audio

January 20, 2019 23:52 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Does it really matter? Please listen to this important message regarding the preciousness of human life from the very beginning to the very end.

My Father's Business (Luke 2:41-52) - Audio

January 13, 2019 23:41 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Today we have a straightforward account from Luke about a son who is in the family business. On the surface, it seems in many respects an ordinary story, but the core of it is about identity.

My Father's Business (Luke 2:41-52) - PDF

January 13, 2019 23:41 - 158 KB application/pdf

Today we have a straightforward account from Luke about a son who is in the family business. On the surface, it seems in many respects an ordinary story, but the core of it is about identity.

A New Year to Serve the Lord (Joshua 24:14-25) - PDF

January 07, 2019 00:53 - 233 KB application/pdf

Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but here’s one question that rarely gets asked: How will you serve Jesus this year?

A New Year to Serve the Lord (Joshua 24:14-25) - Audio

January 07, 2019 00:53 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Many people make New Year’s resolutions, but here’s one question that rarely gets asked: How will you serve Jesus this year?

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-35) - PDF

December 30, 2018 23:58 - 177 KB application/pdf

When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple, Simeon broke out in song. Does your heart sing as did Simeon’s?

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-35) - Audio

December 30, 2018 23:58 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple, Simeon broke out in song. Does your heart sing as did Simeon’s?

Do You Still Marvel? Christmas Eve 2018 - Audio

December 30, 2018 23:53 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MB

When was the last time you stopped and marveled at the birth of Jesus?

ASSURANCE (Luke 2:1-7) - PDF

December 23, 2018 22:50 - 168 KB application/pdf

In this day and age of skepticism and doubt, where do you find assurance of faith? Today’s lesson from Luke will leave you strengthened in the word of God and assured in your faith.

ASSURANCE (Luke 2:1-7) - Audio

December 23, 2018 22:50 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this day and age of skepticism and doubt, where do you find assurance of faith? Today’s lesson from Luke will leave you strengthened in the word of God and assured in your faith.

REJOICE! (Luke 1:39-55) - Audio

December 16, 2018 17:10 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

There are many songs that lift our spirits and make us happy. Yet, there are some songs that do more than that. They are sublime; they lift our very soul. If you are missing the true joy of Christmas, learn from Mary’s song and sing with her: “My soul magnifies the Lord.”

REJOICE! (Luke 1:39-55) - PDF

December 16, 2018 17:10 - 161 KB application/pdf

There are many songs that lift our spirits and make us happy. Yet, there are some songs that do more than that. They are sublime; they lift our very soul. If you are missing the true joy of Christmas, learn from Mary’s song and sing with her: “My soul magnifies the Lord.”

PREPARATION (Luke 1:26-38) - Audio

December 11, 2018 20:15 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

How do you prepare yourself for to celebrate the birth of Jesus? Is there a lot of shopping, writing card, and the general busyness of the Holiday season? Perhaps today it’s good for you to stop, take a breath and focus not on what we have to get done, but to focus on what the Lord has done. This is really the message of Advent preparation: Receiving what the LORD has done. Take a moment and marvel at how God has laid out his plan of redemption for us all down to the very smalles...

PREPARATION (Luke 1:26-38) - PDF

December 11, 2018 20:15 - 163 KB application/pdf

How do you prepare yourself for to celebrate the birth of Jesus? Is there a lot of shopping, writing card, and the general busyness of the Holiday season? Perhaps today it’s good for you to stop, take a breath and focus not on what we have to get done, but to focus on what the Lord has done. This is really the message of Advent preparation: Receiving what the LORD has done. Take a moment and marvel at how God has laid out his plan of redemption for us all down to the very smalles...

HOPE (Advent 2018 - Luke 1:5-25) - Audio

December 02, 2018 22:24 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Our Advent journey begins with hope. Hope is a short but precious word that we cling to when we are in a barren stretch of life. If we look to our circumstances, we often find that there is no hope. But if we look to Christ Jesus, we find eternal hope.

HOPE (Advent 2018 - Luke 1:5-25) - PDF

December 02, 2018 22:24 - 175 KB application/pdf

Our Advent journey begins with hope. Hope is a short but precious word that we cling to when we are in a barren stretch of life. If we look to our circumstances, we often find that there is no hope. But if we look to Christ Jesus, we find eternal hope.

Christ the King - Audio

November 25, 2018 22:17 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Do you know your King? Do you know Jesus the Sovereign King? The one whose dominion encompasses all? Do you bow down give your entire life to your King? Do you know Jesus as the Sacrificial King who knows you personally, who came to be with you and do for you what you cannot do? Do you know the King who went to the cross for you? Do you know Jesus as the Warrior King, the one who triumphs over all that is evil? The one who will create a new heaven and a new earth?

Christ the King - PDF

November 25, 2018 22:17 - 158 KB application/pdf

Do you know your King? Do you know Jesus the Sovereign King? The one whose dominion encompasses all? Do you bow down give your entire life to your King? Do you know Jesus as the Sacrificial King who knows you personally, who came to be with you and do for you what you cannot do? Do you know the King who went to the cross for you? Do you know Jesus as the Warrior King, the one who triumphs over all that is evil? The one who will create a new heaven and a new earth?

The Banquet of Salvation Luke 14:15-24 - Audio

November 19, 2018 16:25 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

God the Father has invited you by name to the banquet of salvation. He desires to have His house be full and has invited you by name! Have you accepted the invitation or has the hardness and the numbness of your heart made you indifferent to the message of salvation?

The Banquet of Salvation Luke 14:15-24 - PDF

November 19, 2018 16:25 - 158 KB application/pdf

God the Father has invited you by name to the banquet of salvation. He desires to have His house be full and has invited you by name! Have you accepted the invitation or has the hardness and the numbness of your heart made you indifferent to the message of salvation?

Love for the Lost (Luke 15:11-24) - PDF

November 04, 2018 23:24 - 159 KB application/pdf

The story of the prodigal son is one of the best-known stories in the Bible. We all can relate to it in one way or another because we have all experienced at one time: Rebellion Fallenness Repentance Forgiveness & Rejoicing And while we see this as the story about the wayward son, ultimately, this is a story the Father’s love for the lost. Please listen to this message and hear your Heavenly Father calling you to come home.

Love for the Lost (Luke 15:11-24) - Audio

November 04, 2018 23:24 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

The story of the prodigal son is one of the best-known stories in the Bible. We all can relate to it in one way or another because we have all experienced at one time: Rebellion Fallenness Repentance Forgiveness & Rejoicing And while we see this as the story about the wayward son, ultimately, this is a story the Father’s love for the lost. Please listen to this message and hear your Heavenly Father calling you to come home.

Glory to God Alone (Isaiah 42:5-9) - PDF

October 29, 2018 03:29 - 179 KB application/pdf

Glory to God Alone was the capstone of the Reformation’s Solas. It reminds us that God is the source of everything and we cannot add anything to him or to his glory. It reminds us that salvation is of God, from God and has been accomplished by God. This is Part 5 of the series which explores the Solas of the Reformation. Sola is Latin for “alone.” The Solas are: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, Glory to God Alone.

Glory to God Alone (Isaiah 42:5-9) - Audio

October 29, 2018 03:29 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Glory to God Alone was the capstone of the Reformation’s Solas. It reminds us that God is the source of everything and we cannot add anything to him or to his glory. It reminds us that salvation is of God, from God and has been accomplished by God. This is Part 5 of the series which explores the Solas of the Reformation. Sola is Latin for “alone.” The Solas are: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, Glory to God Alone.