Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Christmas Sermon Series: The Gifts of Christmas
Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.
Matthew 2:1-12 CSB
1 Peter 1:6-9 CSB
Psalms 96:11-13 CSB
NOTES:
1) Anticipate joy
2) Recognize joy
3) Choose joy
• Choose gratitude
• Choose to obey
• Choose to abide
Luke 2:9-11 CSB
Luke 2:20 CSB
John 16:20-22 CSB
James 1:2-4 CSB
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB
John 15:11 CSB
John 15:10 CSB
John 15:4-5 CSB
TAKE IT HOME:
Discuss this as a family this week:
-- On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "Awesome!" and 1 being "I'm terrible at that!", how good are you at waiting patiently for something?
-- Why do you think waiting can be so difficult?
-- What are 10 things that each of us is thankful for?
-- Does thinking about being thankful make you more joyful? Why or why not?