Joy Church Fernley, Nevada Messages

Our message today is about Communion. In the final hours leading up to His crucifixion and death on the cross, there were many things that Jesus could have spent His time doing. What He chose to do was to spend His last hours sharing a meal with His disciples, washing their feet, and connecting closely with them. This is the context for the first Communion. Today, as we take the bread and wine and...

In today's message, Senior Leader John Poundstone, shares a message on the importance of "abiding as branches." We need to stay connected to Jesus, "the vine", in order to bear fruit. God shares His glory by putting inside of us through His Holy Spirit. We must nurture this piece of God's glory within each other, fan the flames of God's presence, and support one ano...

In the upcoming week, beginning Wednesday, February 14th, we will begin the 40-day period of time preceding Easter. Some churches call this period "Lent." We will be calling it "Focus 40". During this 40-day period, we will focus on some spiritual disciplines such as fasting, worship, prayer, frugality, and self-sacrifice that will draw us closer to Jesus as we approach Resurre...

Our message today dives into the concept of hunger and thirst, not just for physical food and drink, but for righteousness and closeness with God. Spiritual hunger can show up in our lives in many different ways. Satisfying spiritual hunger and thirst in the wrong ways and places can be destructive and is at best a temporary fix. There is only one true source of satisfaction and that is intimacy w...

In our message today Senior Leader, John Poundstone introduces the word "abide". Abide is not just a concept, but a tangible, actionable verb that followers of Christ are called to live out. We explore the deep intimacy and closeness with God that enables us to find divine joy and a transformed way of living. Join with us as we explore what it means to truly abide in Christ and to embrac...

Today we look in awe and wonder at the life of Jesus, his earthly ministry, his intimate relationship with the Father, and his example for believers to follow. Senior Leader John Poundstone unpacks important moments in Jesus' journey, from his baptism to his triumph over spiritual warfare in the desert. Get ready to be challenged and inspired as we reflect on our own identity and relationship...

If we truly want to become more Christ-like we need to immerse ourselves in scripture, rely upon the Holy Spirit, and spend time in connection and communion with other believers. Most importantly we must learn to surrender. Surrendering means realizing that life is not centered around us. Surrendering means letting go of our agendas, beliefs, egos, passions, failings, faults, cares, concerns, succ...

As we begin a new year, we focus on the idea of kingdom leadership. Senior Leader, John Poundstone shares his personal reflections and experiences from high school and the cultural challenges he witnessed during the late 1960s and early 1970s. John teaches from the Book of Mark about the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the disciples who radically chose to leave everything behind to follow...

At the heart of everything is one love. The love that gave birth to all creation is the same love that was born on that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The light that shone in the darkness, that same love is being born in you each day without ceasing. So open yourself to this light and celebrate the coming of God into this world, into your darkness. Christmas is not long ago and far away but...

The Third Sunday of Advent is known as the "Sunday of Joy." In our message today, we learn that true joy comes from God. Living in joy means finding and receiving joy, then maintaining it despite life's challenges. We need to seek intimacy and closeness with God in order to live righteously, experience His peace, and to be filled with divine joy. During this season of Advent, we expe...

Over the last several years, we have experienced monumental cultural, economic, and technological "storms" and "quakes" in our world. These changes have rocked our lives in ways we might never have imagined. In order to find peace, hope, and stability in a changing world, we need to seek Holy Spirit's proximity and presence. We must stop relying on our own strength, talents...

Diane Buice shares her touching personal stories that demonstrate the profound presence of God in our lives, especially during times of darkness and struggle. Diane shares stories of finding comfort and guidance through divine signs, such as seeing repeated appearances of cars bearing the license plate "Luke 137". She reminds us of the message that "with God, nothing is impossible,&...

How can we find true peace in a world filled with negativity, strife, and spiritual unrest? We need Shalom, God’s supernatural peace. Shalom is absolute wholeness, completeness, and certainty that can only be found in the divine presence of God. Join us as we draw nearer to God, realign our priorities, and embrace a life lived fully in Christ's presence.

No matter the storms that our souls face, God's presence remains a constant source of comfort.  Our souls face many challenges in today’s tumultuous times. Whether it is  mental health struggles, questioning our identity or experiencing wavering confidence, it's clear that our inner selves are under siege. Despite the negativity and doubts that may surround us, we're encouraged to find...

Today's message is about seeing the cross and the crucifixion of Christ in a new and profound light. It's a reminder of the immense love and sacrifice Jesus made for us—to conquer evil, to bring forth God's kingdom, to connect us with the Father, and to empower us with the Holy Spirit. The cross is not just a symbol but a gateway to experiencing Christ's reign in our hearts and liv...

This week, we examine Jesus' role as the 'head' or the ultimate authority over the church and our lives. Many of the world's problems arise from a lack of proper headship or leadership. Jesus provides the direction we need and serves as the source of our strength. As our faith deepens, we are reminded that we are betrothed to Christ and will become His bride at the Marriage Supper...

The Holy Spirit draws, attracts, and captivates us, inviting us to willingly and joyfully follow a Holy Lord. Sadly, we can just as easily be attracted, captivated, and ensnared by unholy or demonic influences. As humans, we can be influenced by both God's Holy Spirit and the demonic realm, but we can also be influencers. Our words, behaviors, habits, and patterns can either proclaim or promot...

When it comes to prayer, it's easy for us to focus on "religiosity" and to get hung up trying to sound spiritual or worry about things that might prevent God from hearing and answering our prayers. The good news is that nothing keeps God from hearing our prayers. He is relatable, touchable, tangible, and accessible. He always responds to prayers, even if it's not in the way we wo...

Over the past couple of weeks we have explored the Beauty of our creator and also the beauty of God’s creation - Us!  This week we look at the idea of “OI” - “original intelligence, original identity and original identity”.  This is the image, the intelligence, and the identity that God had in mind when he created each one of us.  You were predestined by God. You were designed.  You are one of a k...

As we continue exploring the concept of ‘beauty’, our focus turns to the beauty of God’s own creation – us. Each of us is a unique masterpiece, formed by His divine hands. We are living testimonies of His deep and unconditional love, demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. The world often leads us to believe that our worth is dictated by physical beauty. But as followers of Christ, w...

Today, we explore the awe-inspiring beauty of Christ, His character, His love, and His creation. His beauty is a beacon, drawing us closer to Him. It is within this beauty that we find wholeness, harmony, and ‘shalom’, that connecting us deeply with Him. Psalm 24:9-17 reminds us that our deepest desire should be to live in God’s presence and be awed by His grace and glory. As we allow ourselves to...

Gerizim holds special significance for the Samaritans as a holy mountain where they went to worship God. Through Jesus’ conversations with the Samaritan woman at the well and with Nicodemus, we gain a different understanding of the nature of true, genuine, and heartfelt worship. Gerizim represents all of the traditions, rituals, cultural practices, and distractions that divert our attention away f...

John Poundstone introduces a refresshing new approach to Joy Church's Sunday Worship services. Imagine a joyous celebration, a friendly gathering where we learn and share the life changing message of God’s Kingdom. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome. Our focus will be on the message that Jesus’ sacrifice paves our way to heaven and transforms our lives when we embrace a...

“Wilderness seasons” are life-altering circumstances characterized by hardship, struggle, uncertainty, and confusion. These challenging chapters of our lives often arise from situations such as financial difficulties, medical conditions, addiction, relationship problems, emotional issues, or mental health concerns. God utilizes these “wilderness seasons” to guide us towards personal and spiritual...

“Metanoia,” or repentance, is more than simply turning away from sin. It is a spiritual journey away from darkness to the Kingdom of God. Pride leads to exile, but repentance is the path back home. It is a shift from limitation and death to abundance and life. Repentance is a process that brings great rewards: the presence, peace, purity, priorities, power, and perspective of God.