Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | December 8
“Igniting the Joy of Christmas" | December 8 | Luke 2:8-20
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. The source of joy
a. Belief
a. Belief
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
1. The source of joy
a. Belief
b. Love
c. Longing
a. Belief
b. Love
c. Longing
2. Joy stealers
a. Doubt
b. Discontentment
a. Doubt
b. Discontentment
“What does not satisfy when we find it, was not the thing we were desiring.”
C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis
2. Joy stealers
a. Doubt
b. Discontentment
c. Disconnection
a. Doubt
b. Discontentment
c. Disconnection
The only complete, fully satisfying, eternally lasting joy is found in the presence of God secured by the work of Jesus his son.
THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAYS
Key Theme:
Our joy should be anchored to our belief, love, and longing. The message of Christmas brings the opportunity for us to find the fullness of joy in the presence of God.
Key Application:
We need to be examining what powers and sustains our joy in the Lord.
Key Verse:
Luke 2:10 “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”
Key Questions:
1. What joy stealers are you facing in your life?
2. What do the things you take most joy in illuminate about your love?
3. What are some practical steps you can make to put Jesus at the center of your love, belief, and longing this Christmas?
Key Theme:
Our joy should be anchored to our belief, love, and longing. The message of Christmas brings the opportunity for us to find the fullness of joy in the presence of God.
Key Application:
We need to be examining what powers and sustains our joy in the Lord.
Key Verse:
Luke 2:10 “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”
Key Questions:
1. What joy stealers are you facing in your life?
2. What do the things you take most joy in illuminate about your love?
3. What are some practical steps you can make to put Jesus at the center of your love, belief, and longing this Christmas?
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