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http://transformedlifepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Intro-To-Christmas-Joy-—-Edit.mp3Show Number: 6Show Date: 12/21/19Show Title: Christmas Special – Christmas JoyThe Podcast show that believes that you can live a Transformed life every day.Show Notes: available at transformedlifepodcast.comIntroduction: Are you living a transformed life, or do you feel defeated? Brothers and Sisters don’t live defeated when you belong to Jesus Christ.II Corinthians 5:17 reminds us, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Welcome to today’s show – We are going to provide you with some tools for living the Transformed Life every day.Today’s show is called: Christmas Joy. In this show I’ll be turning our attention towards Christmas. Christmas is only four days away. In this podcast I want to provide you with some tools so that you can actually enjoy Christmas. Nothing new, but all of need reminders, so consider todays show a Christmas reminder. A reminder that God actually does want us to have JOY in our lives. And there is no better time for us to have JOY than at Christmas time, when God became man, so that we could become the children of God.We need your feedback and your questions. You can email us at: [email protected]Our Feature SegmentsA Key Bible verse for Transformed Living: Luke 2:10-11 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Let’s dig into this verse together: The Greatest News in all of the world is found in these two verses: I. The Messenger – the angel – v. 10II. The Message – v. 11 (It’s a three-fold message)“Do not be afraid,I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the LordIII. The Method – v. 11 God sent His Son Jesus Christ to be born as a baby in the city of David. The best way to reach a world of people, is to become fully human, and this is what Jesus did. But He wasn’t just human, He was also fully God, and as God Jesus became our Savior. He went to the cross and took our sins upon Himself.A baby born in a manger would later die on a cross. And He did all of this for us. Now, that is something to have JOY over this Christmas. A Key Biblical Principle for Transformed Living: Slow down and take time for ChristmasRead the Scripture Accounts from various translationsMatthew 1-2 – the birth of Jesus and the visit of the wise men.Luke 1-2 – the announcement to Mary about Jesus birth, and the birth of Jesus, and the visit by the shepherds.John Listen to some great Christmas musicCan you hear the soft Christmas music playing in the background as I record this podcast? It’s Christmas music, and I’m really enjoying it.Do you have a favorite Christian radio station? Is it on right now? (We’ll not right now, but you know what I mean). Do you have a collection of Christmas CD’s? We do, and we bring them out every Christmas.What is your favorite Christmas song? I personally like:Silent NightI heard the bells on Christmas DayThe First NoelJoy to the WorldWatch the Christmas Classics – Christmas MoviesI like the old move, It’s a Wonderful Life. But I also like the cartoon by Dr. Schultz – The Charlie Brown Christmas. And who doesn’t like, Home Alone I, or Santa Claus I?Grab some popcorn, turn on the television and watch a classic this Christmas. Pause long enough to actually enjoy Christmas. Stop RUSHING and RELAX some.Attend Church and a Christmas Eve serviceGo and be with your Forever Church family.Go and be inspired by the Christmas message that your pastor will bring.Go and listen afresh to the great Christmas songs, and you, yes you, join in and sing.Go and just enjoy all that God promised by sending His Son, Jesus Christ into the world.A Book for Transformed Living: The Purpose of Christmas by Pastor Rick Warren 4 Chapters and 85 pages The Purpose of Christmas A Time for Celebration A Time for SalvationA Time for ReconciliationHailed by The Economist as the “the most influential pastor in America,” and by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, the bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life expounds on the profound origins of Christmas, describing it as an opportune time to welcome peace into our lives.In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren sounds the clarion call to “remember the reason for the season,” taking readers back in time to the most wonderful story of all—the birth of the baby Jesus. When he was just a small boy, young Rick asked his parents if they could celebrate Christmas with a birthday party for Jesus—and the tradition began that the Warrens have upheld for over fifty years. Now through stirring imagery and compelling personal insights, The Purpose of Christmas honors the significance and promise of this cherished holiday. Pastor Warren encourages readers to identify and confront what drains peace from their lives. Warren explains that the way to respond to these peace robbers is to learn how to surrender to God’s will and not feel defeated or discouraged when life does not go as planned. True peace of mind is found by having an unshakeable faith in God—knowing that His empowering Spirit will guide His children through life’s challenges.Beautifully written, The Purpose of Christmas will stir readers to honor the true significance of Christmas and to nurture God’s gifts of love and peace in this world.Show Wrap Up:Thank the audience – Without you we would have no programWhere to find todays show notes – comCall to Action – Write us an email with your feedback of today’s show. You can email me at [email protected]Outro Music