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Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat | Sunday, December 14, 2025

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“Year of Respecting God and Hoping in His Mercy

 

 

Sermon Title:The Joy of Jesus Christ

Sermon Text: John 15:11

 

FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS”

 

  1. How does joy distinguish the people of God from the world, and why is it central to our identity as citizens of the Kingdom?

 

  1. How can believers embody Kingdom joy even in trials and persecution (James 1:2; Acts 16:25), and what testimony does this give to the world?

 

  1. How does Jesus’ promise that “your joy will be complete” (John 15:11) reveal the fullness of joy found only in abiding in Him?

 

  1. How does the joy Jesus promises His disciples serve as a testimony of the Kingdom to those who do not yet believe?

 

  1. In what ways does Jesus’ sending of the disciples with the Holy Spirit (John 20:21–22) empower them to experience joy in fulfilling their Kingdom mission?

 

  1. How does Jesus’ promise of joy that cannot be taken away (John 16:22) reassure believers of their eternal security in Him?