Riverside Church, Birmingham, Uk

TEACHING SERIES: Reset TITLE: Resetting to Joy, Jesus and Fun BY: Jeff Lucas DATE: Sunday 5 July 2025 Bible Passage: Luke 15:22-27 Discover how joy, laughter, and celebration are essential to life with God. Through the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son, Jesus shows that heaven throws a party over every person who returns to Him. We explore Scriptures that affirm God’s joy-filled heart and challenge the false divide between holiness and happiness. Fun isn’t frivolous, it’s a reflection of God’s goodness. Laughter, play, and celebration are signs of life, learning, and love in His presence. If you’ve ever believed that following Jesus means giving up joy, this message invites you to reset your view and embrace the truth: with Jesus, the party has just begun. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a ch