Joy

December 17, 2017 Pastor: Bill Thompson Series: All I Want For Christmas

Passage: 1 Peter 1:6–12

TEXT: I Peter 1:6-12

SERIES: All I Want for Christmas

 

Introduction

What do you want for Christmas?

Joy

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy.”  Luke 2:10

I.  We have a _______________ Faith that will Glorify Jesus. v. 7

“…your faith – more precious that gold”

 

II.  We have an _______________ Savior whom we Love and Trust. v. 8

“Though you have not seen him, you love him.”

 

III.  We have a _______________ Future in the Hands of God.     v. 9

“obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

 

IV.  We have been Granted a Great Privilege to Hear the _______________ Gospel. vv. 10-12

“they were serving not themselves but you”

 

Conclusion

What do you really want for Christmas?

  

Application Questions

  1. What is it that robs you of joy? How can you experience joy?
  2. Has your faith ever been tested? What was the result?
  3. Who can you comfort by your presence this Christmas?
  4. What do you really need for Christmas?

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December 10, 2017

Peace

December 3, 2017

Hope