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Dec 07, 2008

A Mother's Joy - A Guide to Finding Joy This Christmas

Passage: Luke 1:26-55

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:My Christmas Story

Keywords: a mother's joy - a guide to finding joy this christmas

Summary:

Chapter 1 A Mother’s Joy “A Guide to Finding Joy This Christmas” Luke 1:26-55 The story of Mary’s encounter with Gabriel reminds us that: 1. Christmas is a time for a gracious announcement. This announcement involves a: • personal messenger. • particular message. 2. Christmas is a time for great astonishment. This astonishment: • Impacts the recipient. • Produces a response. 3. Christmas is a time for godly action. Our active response to God’s calling involves a: • Journey filled with unknowns. • Joy that is unexplainable.

Detail:

 

Chapter 1

A Mother's Joy

A Guide to Finding Joy This Christmas"

Luke 1:26-55 

The story of Mary's encounter with Gabriel reminds us that: 

1. Christmas is a time for a gracious announcement.       

    This announcement involves a:

  • personal messenger.
  • particular message.

2.  Christmas is a time for great astonishment. 

     This astonishment: 

  • Impacts the recipient. 
  • Produces a response.

3.  Christmas is a time for godly action.   

     Our active response to God's calling involves a: 

  • Journey filled with unknowns.
  • Joy that is unexplainable.