As we close our Advent Sermon series, A Weary World Rejoices" We hear from Pastor Jackson on the "Good News of Great Joy". The sermon reflects on the joy and significance of the Advent season, emphasizing the threefold arrival of Jesus: His historical birth in Bethlehem, His ongoing spiritual presence in believers' lives, and His anticipated second coming. Through personal anecdotes and the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20, the speaker encourages the congregation to find deep, communal, and enduring joy in Jesus' arrival, despite the weariness of the world. The sermon invites listeners to focus on Jesus rather than worldly rulers, and to join with angels and shepherds in praising God, even amidst difficulties. This joy, brought by the presence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, is a promise available to believers every day. The sermon concludes with a reading from Isaiah 9 and a prayer by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, emphasizing that Jesus is the source of true joy and peace for all.

There are no discussion questions this week.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Philpott Church.

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