Sermon Series: Rediscover Joy

Theme: Rediscover Joy

“A God Who Changes Mourning into Joy” Psalm 30:1-5, 11-12

Scripture Lesson Psalm 30:1-5, 11-12  I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up    and did not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for...

“Choosing to Rejoice Even in Hard Times” Habakkuk 3:17-19

Scripture Lesson Habakkuk 3:17-19  Though the fig tree does not blossom    and no fruit is on the vines;though the produce of the olive fails    and the fields yield no...

“In God’s World, Even the Worst Doesn’t Last Forever” Jeremiah 31:10-13

Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 31:10-13 Hear the word of the Lord, O nations,    and declare it in the coastlands far away;say, “He who scattered Israel will gather...

“Overjoyed—Returned from Exile, Looking for Ultimate Redemption” Psalm 126:1-6

Scripture Lesson Psalm 126:1-6  When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,    we were like those who dream.2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter    and our tongue...

The Day When “All the Trees of the Field will Clap their Hands” Isaiah 55:6-13

Scripture Lesson Isaiah 55:6-13  Seek the Lord while he may be found;    call upon him while he is near;7 let the wicked forsake their way    and the unrighteous their...

Theme: Joy for the Lowly

Good News: A Son Who Will be a Joy and a Delight Luke 1:5-20

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:5-20  5 In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was...

The Lord’s Doing: “He has Shown me his Favor” Luke 1:21-25

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:21-25 21 Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering at his delay in the sanctuary. 22 When he did come out, he was unable to...

Rejoice, favored one! Luke 1:26-38

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name...

“Happy is She Who Believed” Luke 1:39-45

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:39-45  39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and...

“In the Depths of Who I am I Rejoice” Luke 1:46-55

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:46-55  And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly...

Theme: Joseph’s Joy

“How Matthew Led the Story to Joseph” Matthew 1:1-17

Scripture Lesson  Matthew 1:1-17 1 An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac...

“Joseph’s Story Starts with Mary” Matthew 1:18

Scripture Lesson Matthew 1:18 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived...

“Joseph Accepted the Hard Call to Parent His Savior” Matthew 1:19-21, 24-25

Scripture Lesson Matthew 1:19-21, 24-25 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to divorce her...

“Fulfillment Through Joseph” Matthew 1:22-23

Scripture Lesson Matthew 1:22-23 22 All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23 “Look, the virgin shall become pregnant and...

“Joseph’s Life Beyond Christmas” Matthew 2:19-23

Scripture Lesson Matthew 2:19-23 19 When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, 20 “Get up, take the child and his...

Theme: Good News of Great Joy

“Celebrating A King’s Birth” Luke 2:8-14

Scripture Lesson Luke 2:8-14  8 Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord...

“Let’s Go Right Now” Luke 2:15-20

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name...

The Word: Divine Source of Life and Light John 1:1-5

Scripture Lesson John 1:1-5  1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came...

“The Heartbreak of Light Unrecognized and Unwelcome” John 1:6-11

Scripture Lesson John 1:6-11  6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through...

The Word: Full of Grace and Truth John 1:12-14

Scripture Lesson John 1:12-14 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of...

Theme: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

“Life in the Light of Eternity” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Scripture Lesson Ecclesiastes 3:1-11  3 For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die;a time to plant...

“More to Life than Money” Luke 12:23-34

Scripture Lesson Luke 12:23-34  23 For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither...

“Stand Up for the Powerless” Proverbs 14:31; 31:8-9; Psalm 2:1-4

Scripture Lesson Proverbs 14:31; 31:8-9; Psalm 2:1-4  Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,    but those who are kind to the needy honor him. Speak out for...

“God’s Messages of Encouragement” Acts 5:17-20; 12:1-11; 27:21-26

Scripture Lesson Acts 5:17-20; 12:1-11; 27:21-26  17 Then the high priest took action; he and all who were with him (that is, the sect of the Sadducees), being filled...

“Life to the Fullest” John 10:7-15

Scripture Lesson John 10:7-15  7 So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and bandits,...