How Can We Be Joyful Christians?

Rick McLean
Pastor, Shepherd
Special Ministries, Van Nuys Bible Study
July 14, 2024
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Sundays in July 2024

Sermons in this series

47 Messages

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The Real Lord’s Prayer: What the Son Asks and What You Can Anticipate

Isaías Muñoz
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July 7, 2024

Parenting Goals: Preparing and Producing Men and Women

Chris Hamilton
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July 7, 2024

Priorities as a Believer

Don Carr
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July 7, 2024

The Garden and Our Guilt: Why All People Are Born Sinners

Mike Riccardi
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July 7, 2024

The Anxious Generation: How Should Christians Respond to the Great Rewiring?

Austin Duncan
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July 7, 2024

How to Be a Gospel Witness in the Workplace

Bryan T
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July 7, 2024

Ministry to the Brokenhearted

Tom Patton
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July 7, 2024

Knot Ready: Dating and Marriage in a Society Driven by Sensuality

Brian Biedebach
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July 7, 2024

A Biblical Theology of Israel

Abner Chou
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July 7, 2024

Rediscovering the Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

David Torres
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July 7, 2024

Discipline in the Home: From Toddlers to Teenagers

Chris Hamilton
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July 14, 2024

How Can We Be Joyful Christians?

Rick McLean
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July 14, 2024

A Template for Defining Masculinity: Considering the Life of Christ

Carl Hargrove
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July 14, 2024

A Jet Tour of Romans

Andy Naselli
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July 14, 2024

The Heart Attitudes of a Faithful Steward

Jon Rehurek
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July 14, 2024

La practicidad de la Escritura: Entregando tu cuerpo y mente a Dios en un mundo hostil

Hugo Alvarez
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July 14, 2024

¡Esto es guerra!: John Owen y la mortificación del pecado

Homero Gonzalez
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July 14, 2024

The Fear of God and the Christian’s Sanctification

Nathan LeMaster
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July 14, 2024

The Life and Legacy of William Borden: From Millionaire to Missionary

Jade Greenfield
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July 14, 2024

"We Are All Scientists"—Delighting in the Studied Works of God

Jeff Williams
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July 14, 2024

How to Be a Faithful Friend

Matt Ng
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July 14, 2024

Theology of Play

Jeremy Vuolo
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July 21, 2024

Jerusalem—Past, Present, and Future: A Study of God’s Presence among Men

Alex Youngstrom
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July 21, 2024

Answering Questions on Shepherding in the Church

Brian Biedebach, Carl Hargrove
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July 21, 2024

Enemies Made Friends: Reconciliation with God

Tom Leman
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July 21, 2024

Mere Christianity: Considering the Ideas and Impact of C.S. Lewis’ Most Enduring Work

Austin Duncan
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July 21, 2024

Verdades que consuelan el alma: La suficiencia de las Escrituras en el duelo

Jose Soria
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July 21, 2024

Cambio climático: Una perspectiva bíblica

Esteban Gaviria
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July 21, 2024

The Spirit-Filled Home: Prioritizing the Fruit of the Spirit Where It Matters Most

Jay Lennington
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July 21, 2024

He Who Has an Ear—The Place of Warnings in the Christian Life

Brian Nkoana
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July 21, 2024

Had It Not Been for the Lord: An Encouraging Look at God’s Protection for His People (Women)

Ann Bradley, Lynne Brown
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July 21, 2024

Do We Believe in Biblical Covenants?

Abner Chou
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July 21, 2024

Evangelism Playbook: Biblical Strategies for Proclaiming the Gospel to Friends and Family

Sheldon Ko
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July 21, 2024

Singleness and Marriage: Biblical Perspective for Parents and Young Adults

Chris Hamilton
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July 28, 2024

Following in the Footsteps of Hudson Taylor

Brad Armstrong
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July 28, 2024

What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to the Apostles’ Creed

Andrew Curry
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July 28, 2024

Suffering and Sanctification

Bill Shannon
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July 28, 2024

The Church: Fellowship and Worship

Mark Smith
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July 28, 2024

Considering the Conscience: Legalism vs. Christian Freedom

George Crawford
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July 28, 2024

Sabiduría en acción: Lecciones de Proverbios para ser diligente con el tiempo

Jhonathan Leon
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July 28, 2024

Contra el mundo: La historia de Atanasio y el credo niceno

Asael Hernandez
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July 28, 2024

Let Me Tell You About the Birds and the Bees—Parenting, Purity, and Puberty

Richard Harasick
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July 28, 2024

Infusing Your Prayer Life with the Book of Psalms

David Torres
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July 28, 2024

Radiant in Reverence: The Praiseworthy Beauty of the Fear of the Lord (Women)

Alana Ko
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July 28, 2024

The Priority of Repentance in Biblical Counseling

Tom Patton
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July 28, 2024

Sharing Joy with One Another

Charlie Fernandez
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July 28, 2024

Pedagogy in Proverbs: A Divine Curriculum for Life

Herald Gandi
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July 28, 2024

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Sundays in July

"The church is marked by its unity, shared life, commonality, and community—in a word: fellowship. Fellowship is critical to the life of the church. Christianity is not a spectator event that happens on Sunday but a common, shared life with other believers."
— John MacArthur
 

Our 2026 Sundays in July seminars have concluded. We are grateful for everyone who joined us for these special times of fellowship and equipping.

We pray the seminars encouraged you and strengthened your relationships within the church.

Audio recordings from most of the seminars are available below. We look forward to gathering again next summer.

Teacher

Rick McLean

Rick graduated from The Master’s University with a degree in Christian education and from The Master’s Seminary with an M.Div. degree. For six years, Rick served in an outreach ministry of Grace Church to the homeless in L.A., and then served in the Sunday School ministry for six years. Since 2002, he has been privileged to pastor Special Ministries, a ministry for the mentally and physically disabled people of the church. Rick also serves in the Pastoral Care Ministry, and is blessed to have his wife, Janelle, to serve alongside him in these ministries.