Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Third Sunday of Advent: JOY

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:11-12a, 13-14 “We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.”

Text: Luke 2:8-10; Matthew 2:9-10

Definition of JOY: Feeling of good pleasure and happiness that is dependent on who Jesus is rather than on what is happening around us. Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, abiding in God’s presence and from hope in His Word.”

JOY vs Happiness—

          Happiness is temporary

JOY is supernatural—

          JOY comes from the Holy Spirit, God in you

                    Galatians 5:22-23

JOY is based upon God and His faithfulness—

          Numbers 23:19; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; 2 Corinthians 1:20

JOY comes from confidence in God—

          Romans 8:28—All things work together for good….

          Romans 8:37—We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus

          Romans 8:38-39—Nothing can separate us from God’s love

JOY—the prospect of the righteous

JOY—comes in the morning

          2 Corinthians 5:17; John 16:20; Romans 15:13