Spirit of Joy

Pastor Paul Ryder returns from sabbatical and preaches on Isaiah 25: 6-10a, a passage of praises for deliverance from oppression. He preaches on the message of enjoying the fruits of life with which God has blessed us.

Guest pastor Paul Judson preaches on Acts 16: 22-30, the story of Paul and Silas in prison, and the message of loving our neighbors no matter how much we may disagree.

Guest pastor Paul Judson preaches on Acts 1: 6-11, the story of the ascension of Jesus, and the message of whether we consider ourselves students of Jesus (disciples) or messengers left after his resurrection (apostles).

Guest pastor Russell Brown preaches on Acts 11: 19-26, a passage regarding the Church in Antioch. Using the testimony of a charter member of Spirit of Joy (Julie Schleusener) and a brand-new member of Spirit of Joy (Patrick Raney), he discusses the question, "Why this Church?"

Guest pastor Dave Pederson preaches on Mark 6: 14-29, the story of the death of John the Baptist, and the message that in all circumstances, we can take comfort in the fact that God is in control.

Guest pastor Russell Brown preaches on Matthew 18: 10-14, the parable of the lost sheep. He discusses the question, "Why the church?" or "If my goal is to follow Jesus, why belong to a church at all?"

Guest pastor Russell Brown preaches on 1 Peter 3: 13-16a, a passage about living hope, and he discusses the question, "Why Jesus?" or "Why do we still choose to follow Jesus in a culture of mass disaffection with Christianity?" Note: Unfortunately, there is no audio from Sunday, June 23 as the audio did not record properly that day. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Guest pastor Dave Pederson preaches on Mark 4: 26-34, the parable of the growing seed and the parable of the mustard seed, and the message of trusting in faith because God completes all. Wow! The Spirit of Joy sermon podcast is currently featured on Feedspot's list of the top 35 podcasts in Fort Collins!   Click here to see to the list: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/fort_collins_podcasts/    

Guest preacher Dave Pederson preaches on Mark 3: 20-35, the story of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and Jesus' mother and brothers, and the message of how Jesus has plundered you from Satan by way of the forgiveness of all sins.