Joy Church Fernley, Nevada Messages

In today’s message, Sherry and John Poundstone share more about the significant changes in their ministry and about their vision for the future. Sherry talks about the importance of trust and transparency in their leadership. She addresses some misconceptions about the church's direction, clarifying that selling the Joy Church property is not a sign of failure but rather part of a divine calli...

This week’s message, "Peace Be UpIN You," highlights our need for God’s peace to not just rest upon us but to fill us deeply in our innermost being. In times of change and uncertainty, we must lean on Holy Spirit to help us to navigate the changes happening all around us. Many in our church family and community are experiencing transitions such as job changes, financial struggles, health...

Our message today encourages us to be more than passive consumers of church and instead take full responsibility for our spiritual growth. We must put aside guilt and shame so that we can seek genuine connection with Jesus and receive His touch that brings transformation, healing, and identity. Senior Leader John Poundstone invites us to reflect on our relationship with God and to actively partici...

In today's message, "What's My Part?", we take a look at our individual role and purpose in God's unfolding plan for revival and renewal in our own lives, in our families and in our communities. Drawing from biblical insights and personal experience, Senior Leader John Poundstone encourages us to embrace our identities as wayfarers—those who actively seek to walk alongside th...

Our world is experiencing profound waves of change that are impacting every area of life and culture, family, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, business, economics, liberty, and government.  These changes are impacting God’s church in equally profound ways. How do we as Christians and members of the body of Christ respond as we stand at a generational crossroads?  How do we prepare...

Change is in the air at Joy Church. Over the next four weeks, we will be detailing these changes for you in a sermon series that we are calling “Joy Church 3rd Edition.” This series begins with a history of Joy Church, a history of John and Sherry Poundstone’s ministry over the years and how these two histories have merged to bring us the Joy Church that we know today. Today's message includes...

Joy Church is ringing in a new era as they transition from a ‘building-centric church model’ to one centered on people in our community and beyond. In this second part of a 4-part message series, our Senior Leader, John Poundstone, shares his vision for a ministry not constrained within the four walls of a church building but rather released into ‘ministry outposts’ where people can host and welco...

We often think of freedom and liberty as though they are one and the same but they are in fact two different things. Liberty is tied to our situation or circumstances. We experience liberty when our situation changes for the better such as when a yoke is lifted from us or a burden is released. Freedom on the other hand is existential.  Freedom does not depend upon our circumstances or our situatio...

As children of a holy and perfect God, it should be our joy to pursue excellence in our relationships, our work and in our homes. As Christians we must not settle for mediocrity but rather do our work wholeheartedly and with love as though we are serving Christ and not men.

God has placed us on earth to reveal the light of Christ and to the dispel darkness in our world. The more of God’s light we carry, the more His power, presence, and purity we will manifest. God desires to heal and free us from darkness so that we can overcome the work of the enemy. Ask Holy Spirit to reveal areas in your life where darkness has a hold and where God's illuminating and purifyin...

Today's message encourages us to take a look at the relationship we have with our Heavenly Father. Do we approach God with an "orphan spirit" - one of fear, foreboding and insecurity? Or, do we approach God with the spirit of "sonship" characterized by love, truth and joy? The absence of a father figure in our lives can have a lasting impact throughout our lifetime. It'...

Today's message from Gabby Stone helps us to understand what it means to abide in Christ as we go through life on our Christian journey. Abiding is about accepting Jesus’ warm invitation to a deep and personal relationship filled with love, trust, and friendship. Just like vines cling to a branch for support, abiding in Jesus means relying on Him, trusting Him, and staying connected to Him. Wh...

In our world and in our lives there are all kinds of sources and types of authorities competing for our minds. Good and evil, pleasant and unpleasant, right and wrong, even light and dark can coexist, but only one can rule. There's only one authority at any given moment. Who or what is the authority in your life? Our message today encourages each of us to walk in the power of Holy Spirit and t...

Today we welcome Debi Taylor to the pulpit. She has a great message for us about identity and how important it is to have a true understanding of who we are in Christ. She shares Scriptures and personal experiences to help us to see ourselves from the perspective of our Heavenly Father. Our true identity is not defined by our past accomplishments or the labels society gives us, but by our connecti...

Today we welcome to the pulpit Jamie Brown. Jamie takes us on a dive deep into the Parable of the Ten Virgins found in Matthew 25. Jamie talks about being prepared and committed and sharing the gospel message. We are encouraged to examine our relationship with God, our actions, and our readiness to spread His light in the world. Join us for an interactive and inspirational message filled with test...

Today, we continue to explore the role of being "Lit" or connected with the Holy Spirit. Our focus this week is on immersing ourselves in scripture and trusting the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus to us and help us find the personal transformation we need to live a meaningful and satisfying life. We must learn to slow down, take our time, and read the Bible carefully, allowing the Holy Spiri...

Today we explore the idea of staying spiritually "lit" or deeply connected and fueled by Holy Spirit. To keep our “light” bright we need to avoid conforming to the world and instead focus on connecting with God through prayer and scripture. If we neglect our spiritual life, our inner flame flickers and dims. Are you shining the light of Christ's love in all you do, or have life’s cha...

Living in a culture that values self-reliance, it may seem counterintuitive to us to think of weakness as a positive thing. However, the Bible makes it clear that true strength and power come from God. When we acknowledge our frailty and vulnerability, put our trust in God and depend entirely on Him, He will provide the power we need in this life and transform us in the process. Jesus was the perf...

In a time when our nation desperately needs renewal, we are reminded that revival begins with each one of us. Revival in our nation starts when we each earnestly seek the Kingdom of God and live out His righteousness in our daily lives. The pursuit of righteousness involves diving deep into the scriptures and drawing ever closer to the Holy Spirit. Pursuing righteousness also means being in close...

Today, we take a look at the 40-day period Jesus spent on Earth after His resurrection and before ascending to heaven. Unlike His life before the crucifixion, filled with miracles, signs, and wonders, this period highlights something even more important - relationships and personal transformation. Jesus made many appearances during this time. But, more than anything, these 40 days were about Jesus...

In this, our Easter Message, we take a look at the important role played by Mary Magdalene. We look at Mary's transformation from a woman immersed in the darkness of demon possession to one healed, empowered, and entrusted with a life-changing message to the disciples and to all the world. Like Mary, we too have been delivered from darkness, healed, empowered, and given a new identity in Chris...

Today, we dive into the second part of our sermon series on Baptism. Last week, we looked at 'Phase 1' of baptism, which represents death. This week, we explore 'Phase 2' of baptism, which represents new life and resurrection. When a person comes back up out of the water, they are baptized into the power of Holy Spirit. All kinds of wondrous and powerful things happen. When we are...

In our message today, we dive into the topic of baptism. We first take a look at Jesus' baptism. Though Jesus was sinless, He chose to be baptized to 'fulfill all righteousness.' In order to share in Jesus' righteousness, we too must be baptized. Baptism for us symbolizes the death of our old sinful nature and rebirth as a new creation. Baptism is an affirmation of Jesus as our Lor...

God longs for us to spend time with Him in His presence, not just for a few minutes in the morning, but throughout the day. Our guest speaker, Debi Taylor, shares with us how God has given her strength and hope to get through some very difficult times in her life. She shares practical tips for starting to spend time with God as well as ways to stay focused and not get distracted. Debi recommends B...

This week, we're diving into the spiritual discipline of Bible reading. The Bible is alive. It's filled with "living water" and divine treasures that God wants very much to share with us. Reading the Bible is about more than reading - it's about experiencing God's presence and allowing His Word to shape our lives. The Bible isn't just a book. It is a revelation of Jes...