December 18, 2022 Worship - Digital Bulletin & Livestream
We are open for worship service THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18!
This page is our digital bulletin - find order of service and sermon notes.
Sermon discussion questions available here.
You can also watch online below!***
Click here for printable version of notes and order.***
ORDER OF SERVICE:
Welcome
Call to Worship: Philippians 2:1-11
Song: The First Noel
Memory Verse: Luke 2:11
Prayer
Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Song: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Message: The Broken Path to Joy (Hebrews 12:2)
Song: What Child is This
Commission
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(offering plate is in the back of the auditorium)
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Wednesday 7:00pm
Thursday 7:00pm
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Discussion questions available here.
Sermon Notes
The Broken Path to Joy (Hebrews 12:2)
God provides a joy that is full, unshakable, everlasting, inexpressible!
Psalm 16:11, John 15:11, John 16:22, Isaiah 35:10, 1 Peter 1:8
Jesus came for His joy and ours!
- Joy in anticipation
There is a finish line! This race isn’t forever, but the results are eternal!
Jesus would be exalted as king! (Philippians 2:9-11)
We joyfully await our coming reward!
- Joy in suffering
The joy of Jesus is our reward in the midst of the race!
Joy is not about avoiding suffering but enduring suffering!
Take perspective by valuing Christ above comfort!
- Joy in mission
Jesus came with purpose and suffered with purpose, joyfully cherishing that purpose!
Jesus’ joy is fellowship with the Father… and with us!
We can take joy in our purpose of knowing Jesus and making Him known!
Gatherings
Sunday Morning Bible Study9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship Service11:00am
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Contact
Address 7107 Cherry Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone301-725-5347
Email office@GraceIs.Us