Advent - The Greatness of Joy

from Grand Parkway Baptist Church · host Neil McClendon

Luke 2:6-10“A joyless Christianity will become an obstacle to believing the truth and will render the faith repulsive rather than attractive. However, a joyful Christianity is a most arresting advertisement for the transforming power of the Gospel. So all who hope to cut ice as witnesses for Christ will do well to study the art of joy as part of their spiritual preparation. The joy that gives Christians credibility also gives them energy.” -J.I. Packer1. In the obediencePhilippians 1:12-182. From the involvementActs 5:27-423. In the expectationPhilippians 1:21-23I Thessalonians 4:13-18Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube

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