Eagle LifeChurch

Helping People Experience Jesus in a Life-Changing Way

  • AscendChurch.tv
  • Current Sermons
  • Sermon Archive
    • Authentic Faith Series
    • Resurrecting Hope Series
    • Ascend Series
    • Christmas Come Series
    • DAVID: A Man After God’s Own Heart Series
    • More to the Story Series
    • Sermon Series Archive
      • Soar Like a Saguaro
      • Living Hope Series
      • 40 Days of Faith Series
      • Malachi: Return to Me Series
      • Christmas Together Series
      • Everyday Saints Series
      • FOCUS: Vision for Life Series
      • Dear, Church Series
      • Torn Veil Series
      • Exodus Series
      • Honest Prayers Series
      • The Gifts of Christmas Series
      • Breakthrough Series
      • Fall Back to Jesus Series
      • Joshua | The Promise You Can Trust
      • Heal Our Land Series
      • The Facets of Christmas Series
      • Ready, Set, Grow! Series
      • Filled with the Spirit
    • Individual Sermons – Not In A Series
  • News Archive

The Facets of Joy & Contentment

December 13, 2020 by Brad Murphy

This sermon is part 3 of 5 in the The Facets of Christmas

DIGITAL BULLETIN 13 DECEMBER 2020
YouVersion Bible App Event: http://bible.com/events/47976991

JOIN US ONLINE LIVE

Week 3 “The Facets of Christmas”

Like the way our Creator uniquely forms each snowflake, He is forming unique facets within each of us. He is working deep in our souls to build the structure and strength that will be used in our unique purpose in life. Through the characters of the Christmas Story, we will uncover the variety of God’s grace for the rich and poor, male and female, and all the variety of unique personalities among all of humanity.

In today’s message, you will learn how God uniquely interacts with the Shepherds to draw them into His good news and great joy for all the world. Through the facets of Hope and Contentment, God validates the shepherds identity and gives them a spirit of enthusiasm.

Learn more about our Return to Indoor Worship Services here.

WORSHIP BY GIVING

Video

LIVE: You can participate in Church@Home online, LIVE at 10:20am, Sunday: https://facebook.com/EagleLifeChurch/Live

ON DEMAND: You can view previous services on YouTube.

JOIN US ONLINE LIVE

Sermon Notes

DIGITAL BULLETIN 13 DECEMBER 2020
YouVersion Bible App Event: http://bible.com/events/47976991

The Facets of Hope & Contentment

God thunders wondrously with his voice; he does great things that we cannot comprehend. For to the snow he says, ‘Fall on the earth,’ likewise to the downpour, his mighty downpour. He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he made may know it. Then the beasts go into their lairs, and remain in their dens. From its chamber comes the whirlwind, and cold from the scattering winds. By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. He loads the thick cloud with moisture; the clouds scatter his lightning. They turn around and around by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of the habitable world. Whether for correction or for his land or for love, he causes it to happen.

Job 37:5-13 (ESV)

Today’s Outline

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

Luke 2:10 (ESV), emphasis added
  1. Consider a Snowflake
    – Job 37:5-13, 1 Peter 4:7-11
  2. Consider the Enneagram (https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/)
    – Discover you Enneagram Type (https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test)
  3. Consider the First Christmas
    – Luke 2:1-20
  4. Consider your Life
    – James 2:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4 (ESV), emphasis added

NEXT STEPS: Respond in Prayer

Respond by completing the CONNECT form below.

  • ASK God to give you joy & contentment in the midst of trials.
  • ASK God to show you how you can rejoice in what He is doing.
  • SURRENDER to God to move toward growth and away from stress.
  • JOIN a Serve Team to fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom.

Text CONNECT to (208) 352-6002, to respond.

Get Connected at Eagle LifeChurch

WORSHIP BY GIVING

Visit www.EagleChristmas.com to learn more.

Coming Events

DAILY – Heal Our Land Call to Prayer | 7:14am/pm

December

  • 13 – ELC Youth | 5:00pm, Fireside Studio
  • 17 – Ladies Book Club | 6:30pm, Zoom Meeting
  • 20 – Christmas Eve Practice | 1:00pm, Worship Center
  • 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service | 8-9pm, Eagle LifeChurch
  • 31 – ELC Youth New Years Eve Party | 7:00pm-12:21am, Eagle LifeChurch
    • Dart Wars, Games, Food, Movie

Complete the CONNECT form for more information.
If you want to say “YES” to Jesus let us know here.
If you would like our pastor and prayer team to pray for you, please share your prayer request here.

Missions and Outreach

YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT THE MISSIONARIES WE SUPPORT BY CLICKING THIS LINK. To give text “MISSIONS” to (208) 352-6002.

Church@maryannHome Resources

Check out the resources available to you and your family for doing Church@Home.

Series Navigation<< The Facets of Security & JusticeThe Facets of Wisdom & Power >>


The Facets of Christmas

  • The Facets of Hope & Authenticity
  • The Facets of Security & Justice
  • The Facets of Joy & Contentment
  • The Facets of Wisdom & Power
  • The Facets of Love & Honor

Filed Under: Featured, Sermon Series, Topical, Sermons, The Facets of Christmas Tagged With: Faith, salvation, Hope, Authenticity

About Us

Eagle LifeChurch is now Ascend Church, as of September 15, 2024. Check out the new website: … More»

Contact Us

Text: 208-352-6002
Call: 208-938-9280
Ascend Church
3838 W. Floating Feather Rd.
Eagle, ID 83616
hello@ascendchurch.tv

Copyright © 2025 · Eagle LifeChurch is becoming Ascend Church on September 15, 2024 · Log in