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Beck Miller preaches on Jesus' Emotion of Joy
Sermon preached by Pastor Adam Copenhaver on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Joy was promised long before it was felt. In Luke 1:39–56, we're reminded that God keeps His promises and joy follows. Listen to this week's sermon, The Promise of Joy.
Rev Patrick Donohue
Go to sermon webpage: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
12/21/2025 - Chad Lewis
Jesus came as a Friend that we may have fulness of joy! Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us with the joy of the Christmas message on today's podcast.
In an age marked by constant anxiety and fear, Scripture invites us to consider a different response: joy. In Luke's account of the shepherds, God enters a fearful, politically unstable world not from a distance, but from within it, announcing good news to the marginalized and afraid. This joy is not fragile happiness, but a deep, enduring gift anchored in God's presence that casts out fear and sustains us through hardship. As those created in God's image, we are invited to embody this joy through worship and creative participation, bearing witness to Immanuel, God with us, in a weary world.
Good News of Great Joy Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus Christmas announces that God didn't step into the world to shame us or control us, but to rescue us from what's destroying us, heal what's broken inside us, and give us the life we've been longing for. If that kind of hope exists, it's worth taking a serious look at Jesus. Sermon Summary Introduction: The Eucatastrophe of Christmas Coleton begins with the angelic announcement in Luke 2:8–11, where shepherds—ordinary, overlooked people—are met by the glory of God in the middle of the night. “There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby… An angel of the Lord appeared to them… ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'” (Luke 2:8–11) Coleton introduces the idea of eucatastrophe, a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, meaning “an unexpected breaking in of goodness that changes everything.” A catastrophe is an unexpected disaster that alters life for the worse; a eucatastrophe is the opposite—unexpected goodness that permanently alters reality for the better. That, Coleton says, is exactly what the angels are announcing. Christmas is not sentimental nostalgia—it is the declaration that something has happened that changes everything. And the angel insists this news is meant to produce great joy. Coleton then asks the central question of the message: Why should the birth of Jesus cause great joy? He gives three reasons. 1. Jesus Came to Rescue Us from Sin “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you.” (Luke 2:11) The first word the angel uses to describe Jesus is Savior. Coleton emphasizes that this is not accidental—this is the core announcement of Christmas: a rescuer has come to you. Matthew clarifies what kind of rescue Jesus brings: “He will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) Coleton explains that many in Israel expected a rescuer from Roman oppression, but God identified a deeper enemy. From God's perspective, sin is a greater threat than any external circumstance. Sin is not just rule-breaking; it is a destructive power that poisons life from the inside out. Scripture says: “The wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23) Sin always pays out in destruction—relationally, emotionally, spiritually. Coleton illustrates this with a personal story from a home renovation: exposed live wires in the wall when his son Teddy was three years old. He wanted Teddy to obey him—but not simply because “I said so.” The deeper reason was that touching the wire would cause serious harm or even death. In the same way, God's commands are not arbitrary. Sin is dangerous. God forbids it because it kills us. The problem is not just that sin is harmful—it's that we are drawn to it. Coleton traces this reality through Scripture: Adam and Eve fixated on the one forbidden tree. Genesis 6:5 describes humanity's hearts as bent toward evil. Romans 7 shows Paul describing sin like an addiction he wants to resist but can't. “Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?” (Romans 7:24) Coleton names experiences we all recognize: Wanting to stop being angry but feeling trapped Wanting to forgive but being unable Wanting to stop fearing, lusting, worrying, or discontentment He quotes John Piper: “Sin is the suicidal abandonment of joy.” This is why Christmas is good news: Jesus has come to rescue us from the addictive desire to do what destroys us. Paul answers his own question: “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:25) Through the cross, sin's power is broken. “Our old self was crucified with him… that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” (Romans 6:6) Coleton quotes Jackie Hill Perry: “When Jesus died and rose, He gave you power to defeat sin… You are not a slave. You are free. You just have to believe that and walk in it.” — Jackie Hill Perry, Gay Girl, Good God Jesus doesn't just forgive sin—He breaks its authority and reshapes our desires. 2. Jesus Came to Give Us an Abundant Kind of Life The angel also calls Jesus the Messiah—His job reminder, not just His title. Coleton walks through Isaiah 61, the Messiah's job description: “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me… to proclaim good news to the poor… bind up the brokenhearted… proclaim freedom for the captives… bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes…” (Isaiah 61:1–3) This describes a life transformed—not patched up, but renewed. Jesus explicitly claims this mission in Luke 4, declaring that Isaiah's prophecy is fulfilled in Him. Coleton shows how Jesus lived this out: The paralytic who believed nothing could change Jairus' daughter, declared hopeless and dead The woman with the issue of blood Lepers, demoniacs, the blind, the broken Every encounter demonstrates the same truth: when people come to Jesus, His job description becomes their lived experience. Coleton makes a bold claim: If this kind of transformation has never begun in someone's life, they may know about Jesus without truly knowing Him. He shares his own story—how his life changed dramatically after coming to faith. His friends loved the change but resisted the source. They wanted transformation without surrender. He quotes A.W. Tozer: “We treat Jesus the way Saul treated David. We want him to fight our battles for us… but we don't want him to be our king.” Coleton explains that who you believe your Messiah is will shape your life. If the world is your messiah, the world will form you—and it is broken. If Jesus is your Messiah, He will form you into His image—and He is full of life. Jesus doesn't offer occasional help; He offers fullness of life under His leadership. 3. Jesus Came to Remove Our Shame The angel calls Jesus Lord—God Himself with us. Coleton defines shame: “Shame is not guilt. Guilt is ‘I did something wrong.' Shame is ‘there is something wrong with me.'” — Jon Tyson & Jeff Bethke, Fighting Shadows In Genesis, Moses repeatedly says Adam and Eve were “naked and unashamed.” Their identity, value, and security came from God's presence. Coleton quotes Donald Miller: “All of the glory, all of the security, all of the value that came from God was gone… and for the first time ever, they were pining for something to tell them they were okay.” That's when they hid. God's question—“Who told you that you were naked?” (Genesis 3:11)—reveals the source: shame. Coleton shows how humanity has been trying to silence shame ever since: Relationships Success Approval Humor Anger Perfectionism Underperforming Substances Money, appearance, status All of it is an attempt to quiet the whisper: something is wrong with me. Christmas declares something different: Immanuel—God with us. Through Jesus, we are welcomed back into God's presence. “Come to me… and I will give you rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28) Coleton ends by pointing to the cross: Jesus chose not to save Himself to save us He was broken so we could be made whole He was crucified naked and shamed to carry the shame of the garden—and remove ours Jesus is the ultimate eucatastrophe—the unexpected goodness that changes everything. Questions for Reflection Which of the three reasons—rescue from sin, abundant life, or removal of shame—do you most need to experience right now, and why? In what ways do you see sin acting more like an addiction than just bad behavior in your own life? Where are you tempted to want the benefits of Jesus without surrendering to Him as King? What are some ways you've tried to silence shame apart from God's presence? How have those strategies fallen short? What would it look like practically this week to trust Jesus to fulfill His “job description” in your life?
Luke 2: 16-20
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Pastor Boyd Bettis preaches on the Advent of Joy using Luke 2:4-11 and Habakkuk 3:17-19.
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In Luke 2 we hear the Good News of Great Joy for All People. This morning we looked at what it means to be filled with Great Joy.
This morning, Brandon continued our Advent series by looking at the Christmas Story in Luke 2:8-20. The coming of Christ was a celebration of joy- not a fleeting joy, but a joy that lasts forever. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally December 14th, 2025. Brandon Towe. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.
The post Wrapped In Joy (Luke 1:39-56) appeared first on Lookout Valley Baptist Church.
Sunday Morning, December 14, 2025Joy - We recall the joyous tidings given to those receiving the news of Jesus' birth.Better than Almond Joy ... Luke 2:1-20A message delivered by Richard Fleming
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Speaker or Performer: Jon Liles, Missionary to Italy Scripture Passage(s): Luke 2:8-12 Date of Delivery: December 14, 2025
On Sunday, Pastor Michael began our Advent series by preaching on Luke 2:1-20.
Luke 2: 8-12
UNBREAKABLE JOY || Luke 2:8–14 || Sergio FesiukIn this episode we confront a Christmas passage we think we know, but rarely truly see. Luke 2 is not a cozy holiday scene; it is a cosmic invasion. Heaven tears open the night sky, the glory of God returns to earth, and the announcement of a Savior—Christ the Lord—shakes the darkness of the human condition.We explore why God chose shepherds, why His glory broke into obscurity, and why the birth of Jesus is described in creation language. This episode traces the Old Testament threads Luke deliberately pulls: creation light, the prophetic cry for God to shine again, the return of glory, and the long-awaited arrival of divine peace. You will hear how Scripture frames the incarnation not as sentiment but as seismic disruption.We unpack three core truths: 1. Joy erupts where God interrupts your darkness. 2. Joy deepens when you see Jesus clearly—Savior, Christ, and Lord. 3. Joy matures where God's glory meets God's peace.This episode calls us not just to admire the Christmas story but to repent of the ways we have domesticated it. Joy is not an emotion for holiday weekends; it is the inevitable result when God breaks into human history and into the human heart.If you're longing for real joy—not seasonal, not emotional, not fragile—but the kind of joy that comes from divine interruption, revelation, and renewal, this message will reset your entire way of seeing Christ and seeing Christmas.The question this episode presses is simple:Will you allow the God who shattered the night sky for shepherds to interrupt your life, expose your darkness, reveal His Son, and lead you into unbreakable joy?
Kevin Anderson speaks from Luke 2 on the good news of Jesus coming as our Savior, Christ, and Lord.
In the first sermon in our 2025 Advent Series, Austin Edwards preaches through Joy in Luke 2:8-12
Does the Christmas season feel more chaotic than joyful? This week, Gavin shares the message 'Good News of Great Joy', exploring the shepherds' encounter in Luke 2:8-20.We pray this teaching was a blessing and hope to meet you at our Gathering soon.
“But the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.’” (Luke 2:10–12 NLT) As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we need to recognize that the season inspires different feelings in different people—and that not all those feelings are pleasant. That was certainly true of the very first Christmas. When the angel delivered his heavenly announcement to the shepherds, he started with the words, “Don’t be afraid!” But the shepherds, along with all of Israel, lived in frightening times. They were under the reign of King Herod, who was a murderous tyrant. Their land was under Roman occupation. There was a pervasive dread about the future. Would Rome ever leave? Would the people of Israel ever be free? Would the Messiah ever come? And when the good news finally came, that the long-awaited Messiah had arrived, it was delivered by an angel: first one, and then a vast host of others. The angel’s greeting of “Don’t be afraid!” was easier said than done, even though it was followed by “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people” (Luke 2:10 NLT). Angels are awe-inspiring—and fear-inspiring—beings. Obviously, the shepherds had never seen anything like them. So, their first reaction was fear. But the angels wanted them to focus on their message and not their appearance. Christmas is cause for joy, not fear. Joy not just for a single day, but for a lifetime, for those who trust in the One who came to save us. The apostle Paul wrote, “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NLT). Many people today find it difficult to have joy because we’re surrounded by such sadness. With all the conflict, tragedies, and problems in the world, how can we have good tidings of great joy? The answer is this: “The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” (Luke 2:11 NLT). No matter what happens in life, remember this: You have a Savior. As a Christian, you have been saved from death. You have been saved from eternal punishment and Hell. You have the hope that when you die, you’ll go straight to Heaven. That’s the most important thing about the Christian life. There is a Heaven waiting for you. The fear, sadness, and pain of this world are temporary. Three decades after His birth in the manger, Jesus said, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 NLT). Reflection question: How can you find joy when you’re surrounded by sadness, anger, and disillusionment? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can waiting become joyful instead of anxious? Elizabeth's Spirit-filled response to Mary shows us the heart of true worship. When we recognize Jesus as Lord, our waiting transforms into celebration of God's presence among us. Christian community amplifies this joy, emboldening our faith as we witness God at work in others' lives. Listen now and be inspired to embrace your role in God's redemptive mission with active, joyful participation.
Alex Chitra The reason for joy - Luke 10:1-24 St John's Downshire Hill - Sunday 9th November 2025
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Scripture Reading from Luke 10: 17-24 (0:00)Sermon by Sam Haist (1:30)
Scripture: James 1:2-6The Pulse ExperienceSermon: Approach Trials With JoySpeaker: Luke MaceSunday, August 24, 2025https://linktr.ee/thepulsewinfield
This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer is continuing our verse-by-verse, expository journey through the Gospel of Luke—now under our new series title, Who Is This Jesus? . We hope this resource is a blessing to you. For more information about The Point Church, please visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Takeaways:Jesus moves toward us in our grief.Just because He can fix things doesn't mean He doesn't feel things.Jesus doesn't offer empty words because He's not a powerless Savior.Jesus isn't limited by death because He's greater than death.Jesus declared that He had come to deliver us from our greatest enemies: sin and death.In Jesus Christ, God intends to undo the corruption, misery, pain, and suffering of sin and death.
What Brings You Joy? | Luke 10:1-20 On this Fourth of July weekend, we pause to reflect on a deeper kind of joy—one that cannot be shaken by trials or taken away by time. True joy isn't just a smile or fleeting emotion. It's a lasting peace, rooted in Jesus Christ and His finished work. In Luke 10, Jesus reminds us not to rejoice in worldly success or power, but in something far greater: “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Sin distorts God's gifts and leaves us restless. But through the cross, Jesus won for us complete forgiveness—removing guilt, shame, and fear. Our eternal joy was purchased by His suffering and death, and it is renewed each time we receive His Body and Blood in Holy Communion. We give thanks for the earthly freedoms we enjoy—especially the freedom to worship and proclaim the Gospel. But even these are temporary compared to the unshakable joy of belonging to God's Kingdom, a joy sealed in Baptism and nourished in the Church. Rejoice! Your name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. ✝️ Key Takeaway: Our joy isn't found in success, safety, or earthly freedom, but in Jesus—crucified, risen, and present with us in Word and Sacrament.
What Brings You Joy? | Luke 10:1-20 On this Fourth of July weekend, we pause to reflect on a deeper kind of joy—one that cannot be shaken by trials or taken away by time. True joy isn't just a smile or fleeting emotion. It's a lasting peace, rooted in Jesus Christ and His finished work. In Luke 10, Jesus reminds us not to rejoice in worldly success or power, but in something far greater: “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Sin distorts God's gifts and leaves us restless. But through the cross, Jesus won for us complete forgiveness—removing guilt, shame, and fear. Our eternal joy was purchased by His suffering and death, and it is renewed each time we receive His Body and Blood in Holy Communion. We give thanks for the earthly freedoms we enjoy—especially the freedom to worship and proclaim the Gospel. But even these are temporary compared to the unshakable joy of belonging to God's Kingdom, a joy sealed in Baptism and nourished in the Church. Rejoice! Your name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. ✝️ Key Takeaway: Our joy isn't found in success, safety, or earthly freedom, but in Jesus—crucified, risen, and present with us in Word and Sacrament.
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