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Pastor Gearl Spicer, December 8th, 2024
Part of the Share the Joy! It’s all about Jesus series, preached at a Sunday Online service

Luke 1:46-48

46 And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

Luke 2:8-20

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 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. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Sermon Notes

Where do you find joy at Christmas?

Joy—His abiding presence that supersedes any and all issues of life

But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people. 2:10

You have loved righteousness and hate lawlessness; there God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness about your companions. Heb. 1:9

…..with the oil of joy above your fellows. Psalm 45:7

Joy is an expression of our relationship with Jesus-It’s deeply rooted in our salvation!

Joy in the celebration—-

Anticipate the power of His miracle—1:46-48

II. Listen for His joyful instructions —2:8-12

III. Learn to express your heart—vs.13-15
*Our expressions should align with our commitment!

IV. Looking for Jesus should be our daily intent-vs.16-20

At Christmas—
*We must focus on the joy of Jesus

*We must pursue clarity of purpose in life

*We must recognize it’s all about Him

Are you ready to celebrate?