Joy Came in Jesus

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Joy Came in Jesus

Behold, Part 3

December 10, 2023 • Tyler Crosson • Luke 2:8–14, Hebrews 12:1–2, Romans 8:16–17

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The "good news of great joy" declared at Jesus' birth is far more than fleeting happiness. Biblical joy is soul-deep contentment that comes from trusting God in every circumstance. Though Jesus endured the agony of the cross, he modeled how we can choose enduring joy because of God's love and sovereignty. When we behold the miracle of Christ's birth, we discover a reservoir of joy that can transform how we walk through daily life, no matter our present troubles. Christmas invites us to embrace Jesus as the source of joy that never runs dry.

Questions for Reflection:

• How do the dictionary definition and the biblical concept of joy differ, and how does it change your ideas of joy?

• What is a circumstance in your life where God is inviting you to receive His joy in the midst of it? How would that change your perspective in that circumstance?

Jesus Brings Peace at Christmas

December 17, 2023 • Tyler Crosson • Luke 2:8–14, Isaiah 9:6–7, Philippians 4:4–7

In this message we look at how to experience God's peace beyond understanding. The key lies in letting go of our need to control. As we celebrate Christmas, it's important to remember that true peace comes from trusting God's plan, not in managing every detail of our lives. Join us as we explore how the birth of Jesus teaches us to trust in God's guidance, helping us find peace amidst the holiday bustle and in every aspect of our lives. Questions for Reflection: • What circumstances in your life are currently robbing you of peace? • How can letting go of the need to control our circumstances this Christmas help us experience a deeper sense of peace?

When Jesus Came, Love Came

December 3, 2023 • Tyler Crosson • Galatians 4:4–5, 1 Timothy 1:15, Hebrews 9:22, John 1:14, Mark 10:45

The heart of this Christmas series is to make sure we SEE IT - the biblical meaning behind "behold." In this message, Tyler reminds us that Christmas is about love. One of the foundational aspects of our faith is that God incarnated, born into His creation. That's hard to fathom, but the reason why is even more unfathomable: His love for you. Jesus came to rescue us from sin and death, and to see Jesus is to see love in action. "Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth." You are never alone and never unloved. Who needs to experience the love of God through you this Christmas season? Questions for Reflection: • In what ways are you still trying to earn God's love or acceptance? Why do you think it’s so hard to simply embrace His unconditional love demonstrated at Christmas? • Who needs to experience God's love through you this Christmas? How can you reflect the grace and understanding Christ modeled by dwelling among us?

Hope Has A Name

November 26, 2023 • Brennan Washington • Romans 15:13, Genesis 3:14–15, 2 Samuel 7:12–13, Isaiah 7:13–14, Romans 15:4

Former Bridgepoint staff member and Lead Pastor of City Light Church, Brennan Washington, returns to preach on the nature of biblical hope. He explains how Jesus is the fulfillment of God's long-held promises to bring hope to the world, contrasting worldly wishful thinking with scriptural confident expectation. Brennan shows how God's faithfulness throughout history should build our trust and hope in Christ. He urges us to find hope in Jesus in every life situation rather than despair. Questions for Reflection: • Can you relate to feeling stuck between expectation and revelation? What promises of God are you waiting on? • When have you practically experienced the hope that Brennan describes - confident expectation rather than wishful thinking - in your own life? What did that look like? How were you able to maintain real hope rather than just positivity?