Simple Christmas - Finding Joy

Speaker: Pastor Patrick Kelley

Guest Speakers: Francisco & Lisa Castillo

Originally Recorded: Dec 2, 2018

Luke 2:8-11

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.

3 Things to help us simplify Christmas and find joy in the season:

1. Lower your expectations

2. Look internally

3. Reorient your thinking

Have we lost sight of Immanuel – God with us?

John 15:9-11

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Where you stand determines what you see.

Big Idea:

This Christmas season enjoy a simpler Christmas as you intentionally choose joy.

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

-Henri Nouwen”

5 things to help you this week - is one of these your next step?

1. See you next week!

2. Invite someone to come with you!

3. Pray and Read your Bible!

4. Find a place to serve!

5. Connect in a LifeGroup