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The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston
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Should This Sermon Make You Happy?

Psalm 30

6th Sunday after Epiphany - Year B

November 04, 2012

The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston (PCUSA)

Why do people go to church?  Why do they embrace religion?  Why do they listen to religious radio programs?

One of the common answers to these questions goes like this: "People are looking for something uplifting--something that will help them make it through another week."  My father put it this way, "The work week beats you down, so Sunday should lift you up.  Life is hard.  Faith is like a shot of adrenaline.  It gets you through!"

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A Life of Joy

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You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. —Psalm 16:11
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