December 8th & 12th, 2021
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
—Luke 2:10-11
Great JOY changes my life by changing me
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The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
—Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord is on me…
—Luke 4:18
But I tell you that I am going to do what is best for you. That is why I am going away. The Holy Spirit cannot come to help you until I leave. But after I am gone, I will send the Spirit to you.
—John 16:7
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness …
—Galatians 5:22
Great JOY changes my life by changing my
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There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
—Luke 2:36-38
See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy.
—Isaiah 65:17-18
Great JOY changes my life by changing my
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When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,
—Luke 2:15-18
Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others.
—Luke 2:34
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1. Today, I received Christ as my Savior.
2. I make a choice to have joy regardless of my circumstances.
3. I will give others the opportunity for joy by inviting them to church during Christmas.
4. My next step is