December 11, 2011

What is Christmas Joy pt1

Series: Christmas Joy! Scripture: Luke 2:10

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10

Introduction:

What is Christmas Joy?

Why Shepherds?

The Old Testament background of the Shepherd:

In _______________

In _______________

In _______________

In _______________

“The Great Joy of the Good Shepherd!” – John 10

• The Shepherd ________________ v. 1-6

• The Shepherd ________________ v. 7-10

• The Shepherd ________________ v. 11-18

Next Steps:

• The joy of Christmas is that Christ _______.

• The joy of Christmas is that Christ came to give life – our _____________.

• The joy of Christmas is that Christ came to give life that is abundant – our __________.

• The joy of Christmas is not in how _______ presents you get – it has everything to do with knowing the ___________________.

other sermons in this series

Dec 18

2011

What is Christmas Joy? pt2

Scripture: Luke 2:10 Series: Christmas Joy!