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Ricky Harris
Good News! Great Joy!!!
The Weary World Rejoices
Dec 17, 2023Luke 2:8-14
In this message Pastor Ricky Harris teaches from Luke 2:8-14. Because of who Jesus is and because of what He has done, we can have joy even in the midst of our circumstances. That is what we explore in this sermon. Let us know what stood out to you from the message in the comments below 🗣👇
Sermon Notes
The Weary World Rejoices
Good News! Great Joy!!! // Luke 2:8-14
Definition of Joy:
A feeling of happiness due to ideal circumstances.
Biblical Joy:
An inner assurance that cannot be altered due to circumstances.
“Joy is that which cannot be affected. It takes pleasure in what cannot be shaken.” -Crawford Loritts
The Problem:
We have attached our joy to our circumstances so that if our circumstances are favorable then we can have joy.
Solution:
Is the understanding that Joy cannot be affected no matter the circumstances.
Luke 2:8-14
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 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. 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. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Salvation is Available to ALL!
“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.” -Luke 2:9
“When the person whom I have the right to expect nothing from gives me everything.” -Michael Card
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” -Luke 4:18
The Promised Messiah has Come!
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” -Luke 2:11
Savior - Deliverer from sin
Christ - Promised Messiah, Fulfiller of prophecy
Lord - Authority
He is God
If God kept his promises in sending Jesus, then God will keep his promises through Jesus
Jesus is the Ultimate Sign of Salvation!
“And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” -Luke 2:12
“And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” -Matthew 8:20
We can Rejoice completely in the Salvation and work of Jesus!
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”” -Luke 2:13-14
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” -Romans 5:1
If we have found any comfort in this Savior, we must give him Glory for it.
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