All I Want For Christmas is Joy

Sermon Notes

Welcome! This Sunday, we are journeying through the Advent season with a new series, "All I Want for Christmas Is…," where we'll reflect on the true gifts of the season through the lens of Scripture. Today, we focus on peace. Advent, meaning "arrival," invites us to remember Jesus' birth and anticipate His return. Amid a culture filled with misplaced priorities, we explore how biblical hope transforms our hearts and minds, grounding us in the promises of God.

This Sunday, Kyle Kaigler dives deep into the essence of biblical joy—a joy that isn't tethered to circumstances but rooted in the unwavering goodness and sovereignty of God. Drawing from the story of the Magi, we're reminded that true joy leads us to worship, generosity, and a life centered on Jesus. Kyle also challenges us to see joy as a fruit of the Spirit, cultivated in the soil of trust and dependence on God, especially in seasons of trial.

Key Points

  • Biblical Joy: Defined                                

  • Biblical Joy: Displayed                                                     

  • Biblical Joy: Developed   

Discussion Questions

  1. How do you develop joy in your daily life? What role do prayer, spending time with God, and community play in that process for you?

  2. What does joy mean to you personally, and how does it differ from biblical joy as described in the message?

  3. How can we, as a community of believers, support each other in experiencing and living out biblical joy?

  4. What is one practical step you can take this week to focus on the presence of Jesus and find joy in Him rather than in your circumstances?