this season is labeled… various holidays filled with candy, thanksgiving, and present sharing. a...
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This Season is Labeled…• Various holidays filled
with candy, thanksgiving, and present sharing.
• A time when families gather from near and far to spend time with one another.
But, For Many, This Time of Year
• Pain and sorrow.• Loneliness.• Anxiety.• Depression.• Stress.• Life/Societal Events
Some (Many?) Christians Even Express Despair
• Laws eroding a variety of freedoms we’ve enjoyed in our society.
• Growing persecution against Christians in this country.
• Rampant immorality. 1 Peter 4:3
So, How Can There Be Joy?• Because Jesus’ victory over death means Good News
to ALL who want deliverance from this world’s woes. 1 Cor. 15:55-57
• Because God celebrated His victory long before the world witnessed it first hand! Psalm 98
• Because joy is ultimately achieved not through holiday feel goods, but by sharing Christ with those who need hope found in Christ. Heb. 12:1-3
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