Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community in Annapolis, MD
This 4-week series was taught during the 2011 Advent season. It covers the four great themes of Advent – hope, peace, love, and joy – showing how each of these is found in Christ, and helping us to focus our thoughts on Him as we celebrate His coming to bring us salvation.
True joy is found in Christ, Who has come to save and restore us to God, the source of all true joy.
Luke 2:10-11
As we walk in community with a focus on our eternal inheritance, we can experience joy, no matter what our circumstances are at present.
Philippians 1:4-6
Christ enables us to live a life of joyful contentment, regardless of the circumstances of our present existence.
Philippians 4:10-23
Paul calls believers to draw upon God’s strength to live fruitful lives of joyful obedience. Philippians 2:12-18 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
We can have joy because life is an opportunity to know and serve Christ, and death brings us into His Presence, which is the deepest desire of our hearts.
Philippians 1:18b-26
Despite very difficult personal circumstances, Paul is filled with joy because Christ is being proclaimed.
Philippians 1:12-18a
As Paul remembers the Philippians, he is filled with thanksgiving and joy because of their close partnership with him in the Gospel, and confidence because of God’s sustaining grace.
Philippians 1:3-8
God sovereignly works by His Spirit to draw people from all backgrounds to Himself, and to sustain our joy even in times of suffering.
Acts 16:11-40