In Luke 2: 10, the angels announced that they brought “good news of great joy.” How can that be true when the world around us seems to be increasingly joyless? Because the joy of Christmas has nothing to do with external events and circumstances. Even in a world wracked by violence, hatred and strife, Christmas brought the gift of joy to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ, because Jesus desires for our joy to be full (John 15: 11).
Scripture Reference
John 15: 1-11
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Sermon Notes
Christ Explains Why We’re Joyful at Christmas, and that We Should Share that Joy:
- In Christ We’re Connected, Corrected, and Cleaned by the God of the Universe (verses 1-3)
- In Christ, We’re Made Capable, Fruitful, and Nourished by the Son of God (verses 4-6)
- In Christ, We’re Empowered (verse 7)
- In Christ, We’re Beloved (verses 9-10)