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12-15-20 Joy Comes in the Morning

12-14-20 Joy Finds a Way

12-13-20 REDISCOVER CHRISTMAS - Part 3 - Finding Joy Amidst Discouraging News

REDISCOVER CHRISTMAS Part 3 12-13-20 Sermon Listening Guide Finding Joy Amidst Discouraging News Luke 2:10-14... But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in every situation. Rick Warren Joy is the _____________ of God’s presence in my life. How to find joy amidst discouraging news: 1. ____________ God that your circumstances will work for good. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to Hs purpose. Romans 8:28 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledge to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time come for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:4-7 2. _____________ God for His higher purpose in your life. Everything is possible for him who believes. Mark 9:23 How will this be, Mary asked the angel, since I am a virgin? The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God. I am the Lord’s servant, Mary answered. May it be to me as you have said. Then the angel left her. Luke 34-38 3. ________________ that you will overcome. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. Romans 8: 35-37 Conclusion Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

12-12-20 The Invitation to Peace

12-11-20 Peace, Be Still!