Joy Appears
Joy appears with Jesus. The angels announced His birth, saying, “I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10). But sometimes joy elusive. Many of us want to be joyful or feel that we should be joyful, but how do we actually live with joy. In this series we will explore how the appearing of Jesus brings joy and how we can experience joy as a real part of our pursuit of Christ.
Living with Joy
Disciples of Jesus are exhorted, even commanded, in Scripture to be joyful. Why is that important? How do we do that? Sermon Outline “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) What is Joy? A definition of joy The difference between happiness and joy Living with Joy in Prayer (Philippians 1:3-8) Cultivating joy through prayer Cultivating joy through gratitude for others Living with Joy Because of the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-18; 2:19-30) Experiencing joy in the…
Jesus, the Joy Bringer
Jesus brings joy and there is great joy in His birth and ministry. What is joy? How does Jesus really bring joy? How is this different from manufactured joy? How can we experience joy in Jesus? Sermon Outline “An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for…