PCC Sermons Podcast · Pompey Community Church

The Joy of Jesus

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Jesus thanks the Father that salvation is hidden from “the wise and understanding” and revealed to “little children.”

1. Pompey Community Church’s “The Joy of Jesus” focuses on Luke 10:21–24 and Jesus’ prayer of thanksgiving. 2. The sermon is delivered by an unnamed preacher at Pompey Community Church, who reads Luke 10 and explains why Jesus’ words matter for salvation. 3. The question of the message is why Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit when the Father reveals salvation to “little children.” 4. The preacher opens with Charles Spurgeon’s comparison of prayer and Bible reading as “breathing in or breathing out.” 5. Luke 10:20–24 is read aloud, including “blessed are the eyes that see what you see” and “many prophets and kings desired to see what you see.” 6. Jesus’ joy is tied to the disciples’ names being “written in heaven,” not to their delegated authority over spirits. 7. Luke 1:46–47 is used to show Mary’s response: “my spirit rejoices.” 8. Luke 2:10 is cited for the angel’s announcement of “good news of great joy” to the shepherds. 9. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus’ salvation produces joy for believers and joy in Jesus Himself. 10. The sermon quotes Jesus’ prayer: “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” 11. The phrase “hidden these things from the wise and understanding” is applied to the Pharisees and lawyers. 12. The phrase “revealed them to little children” is applied to those who know their need, including “sheep without a shepherd,” fishermen, lepers, tax collectors, and the sick. 13. The preacher calls this “the doctrine of election” and says Jesus gives no apology for it. 14. John 6 is cited: “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” 15. John 3 is cited: “unless one is born again,” he cannot see the kingdom of God. 16. The sermon says the Spirit gives life and “the flesh is no help at all.” 17. Deuteronomy 7:6–8 is quoted to show that Israel was chosen because “the Lord loves you.” 18. The preacher then reads Ephesians 1:3–14, including “predestined,” “redemption through His blood,” and “the praise of His glorious grace.” 19. The tone is pastoral and exhortational, with repeated calls to “rejoice” and to worship in response to Scripture. 20. Listeners who want a sermon on Luke 10, election, or Ephesians 1 will want this message, while listeners avoiding doctrinal preaching may skip it.

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