GREAT JOY
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2:8–15
Life Application
We carry the gift of joy; let us live it out in a world starving for it.
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JOY ANNOUNCED
Luke 2:8–12
Luke 2:14
–The Proclamation. (Good News Declared)
–The Proportion. (Great Joy Described)
–The People. (Grace Distributed)
–The Person. (Ground of Joy Disclosed)
–The Peace. (Fruit of Joy Displayed)
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JOY ANCHORED
(What Joy Is)
–Calm — Joy as Settled –
–Confidence— Joy as Faith-Fed –
–Celebration— Joy as Cheer
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JOY ACTIVATED
(Living Joy in a Joyless World)
–Worship — Joy Turns Upward (Luke 2:13-14)
–Witness — Joy Spills Outward (Luke 2:17–18, Luke 2:20)
–Works of Mercy — Joy Moves Inward & Around (Luke’s larger theme)
*A Joyful Rule of Life (3 minutes, morning and night):
*A Joyful Meal:
*A Joyful Word:
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Disclaimer: All contents of the actual sermon have been derived through prayer and the Holy Spirit of God, including the alliterated points used in the message. The title of this series, “Holy Night,” was derived from Outreach Films and the “Chosen” film series. Outreach Films has granted permission to use the sermon series title, “Holy Night.” The license for the Holy Night Image for PowerPoint slides, promotion, and media has been provided by Outreach Films. Eastview has obtained a permit to show illustrations and films from the Chosen’s Holy Night series, including the full feature movie in its services.