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Epiphany: Advancing Joy Again and Again! | The Oil of Joy

January 19, 2020 15:30 - 37 minutes Audio/MP3

The joy found in the good news of Jesus is not only found in good times, but also in times of trials and hardship. This young Philippian church's joyful unity was in jeopardy, and the Apostle Paul gives them a word of encouragement on how to holdfast for the sake of the gospel. From Philippians 1:27-2:4, Rashad Clemons shares how tests are meant to galvanize a community to live from a place of humility and love. For sermon slides, visit realityboston.com/teachings.

Epiphany: Advancing Joy Again and Again! | The Power of Why

January 12, 2020 15:30 - 42 minutes Audio/MP3

“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how” —Nietzsche Suffering is universal. A metaphor often used for our affliction is ‘Chains.’ In Philippians 1:12-26, Paul finds himself in a dark Roman prison and in literal chains. In this talk, Al Abdulla explores what it is that allows Paul to have joy in the midst of his chains, and how our lives might be affected when we find ourselves chained to painful circumstances. For sermon slides, visit realityboston.com/teachings.

Epiphany: Advancing Joy Again and Again! | Joyful Camaraderie

January 05, 2020 15:30 - 38 minutes Audio/MP3

In a world searching for fleeting happiness, the book of Philippians points to an indestructible Joy found in the good news of Jesus. Paul begins his letter with thanksgiving and prayer, filled with joy, on behalf of all of God's people in Philippi. For sermon slides, visit realityboston.com/teachings.

Advent: Christmas In a Minor Key | The Shepherd King

December 22, 2019 15:30 - 34 minutes Audio/mp4

Colossians 1 and John 1 both tell us that before the cosmos began, Christ existed in perfect love, power and faithfulness. His story might seem like a myth-- too good to be true, but the prophets tell us of the good news of a coming King who is just, and shepherds his people into hope and life. From verses in Micah 5 and 6, Al Abdulla illustrates what it looks like to believe in this Shepherd King from eternity. For sermon slides, visit realityboston.com/teachings.

Advent: Christmas in a Minor Key | The Branch of Joy

December 15, 2019 23:37 - 38 minutes Audio/MP4

What does God see when he sees me? The answer to that question can determine the deepest part of our identity. From Zechariah 3:1-10, show us how God sees us when we’re we’re given a behind the scenes look into the spiritual realm. Al Abdulla shows why we tend to have difficulty seeing ourselves as God does and the difference it makes when we do. For sermon slides, visit realityboston.com/teachings.

Advent: Christmas In a Minor Key | The Branch of Joy

December 15, 2019 15:30 - 38 minutes Audio/mp4

What does God see when he sees me? The answer to that question can determine the deepest part of our identity. From Zechariah 3:1-10, show us how God sees us when we’re we’re given a behind the scenes look into the spiritual realm. Al Abdulla shows why we tend to have difficulty seeing ourselves as God does and the difference it makes when we do. For sermon slides, visit realityboston.com/teachings.

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