David Shivers | Choose Joy In 2025 | Prestonwood Baptist Church | Plano Campus

Summary

The sermon focuses on the importance of choosing joy as a deliberate decision, using the Apostle Paul's writings in Philippians and a playful reference to Allen Iverson's famous "practice" speech to illustrate the point. The key scripture is Philippians 4:4, which instructs believers to "rejoice in the Lord always," and the message emphasizes that joy is a practice and a choice, even in the midst of life's challenges and suffering. The practical takeaway is for listeners to intentionally choose joy in 2025, understanding that it is not always easy but is a necessary spiritual discipline that can be developed through consistent practice and faith.