12-22-2013
"Anyone Need Some Good News?"
Luke 2. 1-14

ANYONE NEED SOME GOOD NEWS?

Luke 2. 1-14

 

I.            Seven Reasons Why Angel’s Announcement Was ____ News.

 

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4.Cross references:

1. Luke 2:1 : Mt 22:17; Lk 3:1
2. Luke 2:1 : S Mt 24:14
3. Luke 2:2 : Mt 4:24; Ac 15:23, 41; 21:3; Gal 1:21
4. Luke 2:4 : S Jn 7:42
5. Luke 2:5 : Lk 1:27
6. Luke 2:9 : S Ac 5:19
7. Luke 2:10 : S Mt 14:27
8. Luke 2:11 : S Mt 1:21; S Jn 3:17; 4:42; Ac 5:31; 13:23; S Ro 11:14; 1Ti 4:10; 1Jn 4:14
9. Luke 2:11 : Mt 1:16; 16:16, 20; Jn 11:27; Ac 2:36; 3:20; S 9:22
10. Luke 2:11 : S Jn 13:13
11. Luke 2:12 : 1Sa 2:34; 10:7; 2Ki 19:29; Ps 86:17; Isa 7:14
12. Luke 2:14 : Isa 9:6; 52:7; 53:5; Mic 5:5; Lk 1:79; S Jn 14:27; Ro 5:1; Eph 2:14, 17

1. -  IT BANISHED ________ – (v. 10- “Fear Not” )

a.    Fear Not…message of the angels…often said by Jesus

b.    “fear not” is one of the ___________ messages of the Bible

2.  THE NEWS BROUGHT/BRINGS GREAT ______!
1. Joy…not laughter…but longer lasting… 
2. Deep, inward feeling of good…God’s promise was kept

3. THIS ______ NEWS IS FOR ALL PEOPLE- (v. 10 “good news of great joy for all the people…” )
1. _____ everyone thought Jesus’ coming was good news…Herod & people of Jerusalem
2. The good news of Jesus’ salvation is really for all persons

4. THE GOOD NEWS IS ____________
1. For all persons…yet only those who _____ the Good News actually benefit
2. No Good News for you unless the it becomes personal

5. THE GOOD NEWS BRINGS SALVATION FOR THE ______ (V. 11)
1. There are many ways in which I NEED HELP. 
2. MOST PROMINENT WAY- is with my ______…my eternity.  I need someone to bring me into God’s presence

6. The GOOD NEWS __________ GOD…”Praising God and saying…Glory to God in the highest…” 
1. There is something very ___________ about “good news”
2. Counting our blessings, honoring the Giver of Grace…should be part of our worship

7. The GOOD NEWS BRINGS ________ PEACE: “and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

a.       The most peaceful place on earth is “______ of the will of God.”

b.    Shalom means completeness, wholeness, health, peace…

II.         CONCLUSION: Do YOU need some good news?

1.   The angels brought good news- of Jesus’ birth  

2.   We have good news to _________.

12-15-2013

"What Will You Give Christ This Christmas?"

Matthew 2. 1-12

WHAT WILL YOU GIVE CHRIST THIS CHRISTMAS?

Matthew 2. 1-12

I.  Christmas- a time of giving ____________

A.  Giving gifts - Practiced in many cultures…

B.  The ________ - persons who offered gifts to Jesus at his birth

II.  THEY GAVE _________- A Gift That Honored Him As King

A.  Gold- carries obvious worth.

B.  A gift for ________ -  for a KING

C.  A FITTING GIFT FOR JESUS- for He is KING OF KINGS!

D.  What will you give to ________ Jesus Christ as YOUR King?

III.  THEY GAVE FRANKINCENSE- A Gift that       Honored Him As The ________ One!

A.  Many references to frankincense in the ____________

B.  The offering of incense to Jesus…a symbol of His Holiness.   

C.  The Magi offered their __________

D.  How do you offer worship to Jesus as The Holy One?

IV.  THEY GAVE MYRRH- A Gift that Honored Him as One Who Would _________

A.  Myrrh- an aromatic gum resin obtained from the sap of trees in India, Africa, Arabia.

B.  Used in Jesus’ day and even centuries before as _________ oil- used in the Jewish tabernacle…also in the embalming processes of Egypt.

C.  Symbol of _________ , death, sacrifice, loss. 

D.  How will you honor the One WHO GAVE HIMSELF FOR YOU?

V.  THE MAGI RESPONDED TO MEETING JESUS- BY GIVING GIFTS-   

A.  Have YOU met Jesus? 

B.  ______ will you give Christ this Christmas!

12-1-2013
"Prepared for Christmas?"
Matthew 1. 18-25

PREPARED FOR CHRISTMAS? Matthew 1. 18-25 Lights, music, programs, all part of PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS. I.  HOW MIGHT MARY AND JOSEPH HAVE PREPARED FOR THEIR 1st CHRISTMAS? A.  Preparing to get ___________ B.  Preparing to fulfill their families’ traditions and expectations C.  Preparing for Mary’s ____________ II.  JOSEPH HAD PREPARED HIS _________ AHEAD OF TIME A.  A “righteous man.” B.  Righteous men/women make “right decisions” because they are the RIGHT __________ TO DO. C.  Righteous men/women make “right decisions” because they want to please God III. JOSEPH HAD PREPARED HIS HEART TO ________ AND THUS HE HEARD GOD’S MESSAGE…thru the Angel A.  Don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife B.  She will give birth to the ___________…the Messiah C.  Joseph heard the command to name the child __________ IV.  JOSEPH HAD PREPARED HIS HEART TO ACT ON GOD’S WILL: A.  He ______ what the angel had told him to do B.  Took Mary as his ______, loved and respected her C.  Gave child the name Jesus. V.  ______ CAN YOU PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS? A.  Prepare your heart ahead of time to BE ______________ B.  Prepare yourself to HEAR GOD’S VOICE C.  Prepare your Mind ahead of time to ________ HE WILL WORK IN YOU D.  Prepare to Serve God- in action, and obedience VI.  ARE _____ PREPARED FOR CHRISTMAS? A.  Prepared ahead of time to be righteous B.  TO HEAR, TO BELIEVE, TO DO? C.  As you prepare for Christmas this season…prepare for _______ also.

11-24-2013


"So Blessed - So Forgetful"
1 Thessalonians 5. 18

So Blessed - So Forgetful 1 Thessalonians 5. 18 I.  WE ARE SO ___________:   How are we blessed? A.  By things received B.  By things _______ received C.  By the loving & gracious people in our lives D.  God’s grace and ___________   II.  WE PURSUE ____________- RELENTLESSLY A.  One of our inalienable rights…    B.  “We _________ our work, work at our play and play at our worship.”   III.  WE DON’T SAY IT ENOUGH-  _________ You! A.  Give thanks in ______ circumstances… · A positive, thankful person is a great witness in this dark world. · Giving thanks is God’s will for our lives. · Giving thanks to God and others is what pleases the Lord. B.  Are you thankful in hard times? C.  Can you thank God for your ___________?  D.  Make sure you say it · There are things that _________  to be said… · You need to say it…and others need to hear it · Or you can _________  IT!

11-17-2013
"Why is Grace so Amazing?"
Ephesians 2. 8-9

WHY IS GRACE SO AMAZING? Ephesians 2.8-9; 2 Corinthians 12.9; 1 Corinthians 15.9-11 I.  GRACE- What is it?        It is UN- _______________ A.  It is FAVOR- B.  It is a ________-  Given from a loving…generous heart II.  OUR _________________COMES BY GRACE: A.  God’s grace B.  It is not something we can _____ by doing good C.  It is not something God ________ us III.  WHY IS GRACE – AMAZING? A.  It is given to those who are ______________ B.  Usually involves a sacrifice for the giver C.  Often has no __________ attached D.  Usually causes a WOW!  IV.  GRACE MUST BE _______________:  A.  If we do not accept the grace or apply it to our lives…it is worthless.  B.  A gift, or a grace unopened is of no value… V.  GRACE RECEIVED SHOULD BE __________ WITH OTHERS: A.  Matthew 18 gives and example of how ____ to respond to grace B.  Have you ever been the Un-merciful servant? C.  In what ways have you received GRACE? VI.  HOW COULD YOU ______ GRACE TO OTHERS- This Week? A.  Show greater _____________ of graces we have received B.  Forgive others- just as you have been forgiven by Christ C.  Look for opportunities to show grace

11-3-2013
"The Blessing of Worshipping Together"
Psalm 95. 1-7

THE BLESSING OF WORSHIPPING TOGETHER Psalm 95. 1-7 1. WORSHIP TOGETHER IS FOR ______                  A.  What does it mean to “worship?” · We worship God through adoration-  thanksgiving · We worship by hearing God’s Word: written & spoken                  B.  These worship practices: acknowledge God’s sovereignty & man’s                                      need 2. WORSHIP TOGETHER IS FOR ONE ANOTHER                  A.  Let ______ worship & bow down…WE are the people of His                                               pasture                  B.  Worshipping together can ___________ the worshipper · But that’s not the reason we worship…                  C.  Worshipping Together in not about ______: 3. WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE WORSHIPPING TOGETHER   BETTER?                  A.  Come ________________  to worship                  B.  Come to Worship WEEKLY                  C.  Come to Worship ________________                  D.  Come to Worship by _________  BACK TO GOD                  E.  Come to Worship by CELEBRATING what God has done 4. WE WORSHIP BETTER TOGETHER:                  A.  Make sure you come seeking God and honoring Him                  B.  If our heart is right, then no matter how we express our worship,                                           Jesus will be _____________                  C.  As you come to worship…____________ someone else to join you!                  D.  Have you come today for God & others, or for yourself?

10-27-2013
"Called to Serve Together"
Matthew 20. 20-28; 1 Corinthians 3. 5-9

CALLED TO SERVE TOGETHER

Matt. 20. 20-28; 1 Cor. 3. 5-9

Question:  How do you feel when you are treated like a servant?

Jesus’ response: If you want to lead…you need to serve.

1.  SERVE:

A.  ___________  came to serve

The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve …

B.  Jesus ____________  service

C.  Jesus asked his followers to serve

2.  HOW TO SERVE:

A.  _______________

B.  Using gifts and talents 

C.  Right ______________

D.  By building trust

3.  WHO TO SERVE:

A.  Jesus- doing for the least equals doing for Him

B.  _____   ­­­­________  - other believers…church family…

C.  The ___________

4.  THE _______________:

A.  A ______________  - a good feeling

B.  A place in the ________________…

C.  A “___________  done” z