Find the Joy, Lose the Grumble

Pastor Michael Turner

September 14, 2025

Main Idea

The main idea centered around the biblical call to embrace a mindset like Christ to find joy and surrender our tendency to complain. Pastor Michael reminded us that grumbling cancels joy and can keep us stuck in negativity. We learned that true joy is not about perfection but about being peaceful, joyful, and grateful, even amidst life's pressures. He articulated that our attitude can change bitterness into boldness, and joy should be shared, emphasizing that gratitude glows while complaining isolates. This week, we were encouraged to transform our complaints into acts of worship, choosing to reflect the joy of Jesus in every situation we face.

Scripture References

Philippians 2:5-18, Romans 5:3-5, Psalm 16:11

What does it mean to have a Christ-like attitude in our daily lives?

How can we practically turn our complaints into acts of worship this week?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways does gratitude change our perspective on challenges we face?

How does our attitude influence the joy we experience in our lives?

What steps can we take to share joy in our community and with others?

Summary

In the sermon, we acknowledged our tendency to vent and complain, sometimes justifying it as a way of expressing our feelings. Pastor Michael shared a personal moment of conviction in Brazil, where the Holy Spirit prompted him to repent and seek joy instead of grumbling. We were reminded that joy flows from a Christ-like attitude, which requires us to trade complaints for worship. The pastor highlighted Philippians 2:5-18, emphasizing that our mindset matters, and we cannot shine with joy if we are grumbling. He pointed out that gratitude makes us shine in a cynical world, and our attitude can transform suffering into worship, ultimately encouraging us to share joy in community.