12-27-2015
"Herod's Inability"
Matthew 2. 13-18
12-20-2015
"I'll Have a Blue Christmas Without You"
1 John 5:11-12
"I'll Have a Blue Christmas Without You"
1 John 5:11-12
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I’LL HAVE A BLUE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU
1 JOHN 5. 11-12
I. HOLIDAY ___________
II. ATTEMPTS TO AVOID OR GET PAST INCLUDE: _______________________
- There are disappointments
- That empty feeling
III. BEST OPTION- BEST GIFT- IS OFFERED BY GOD HIMSELF- _________
- John 3:16
- 1 John 5. 11-12
- Luke 2. 10- Good news of great joy…
IV. THE BEST OPTION IS OFTEN IGNORED and UNOPENED
- Many people _________to open the gift of Jesus
- Others are just too _______ with their own activities, and families, and traditions.
- Some will try to steal Christmas from you
V. DON’T FORGET TO OPEN THE BEST GIFT- How?
a) BY _________ Him TODAY AND FOR THE FUTURE:
b) By seeking his will & purpose for our lives
c) by __________ with him daily to experience his peace, joy, and hope.
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12-13-2015
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
John 1: 1-12
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
John 1: 1-12
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The Red Nosed Reindeer
John 1. 1-10
I. ____ CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS
A. 2 groups of drivers: the laggers, and non-____________- the predominant group
B. According to the American Automobile Association, most fog-related accidents involve motorists who are familiar with the road but are driving too ______.
II. OTHER KINDS OF FOG (__________Fog/ _______Fog)
A. The fog of other _____________
B. The fog of our secular culture.
C. The Fog of ____________ PACE
D. FOG CAN BE A ____________ THING:
III. JESUS CAME AS THE _______ to guide us through the world’s spiritual fog
A. “that life was the light of men…(John 1.4)
B. Jesus claimed, “I am the ______ of life…” (John 8.12)
IV. THERE ARE BLESSINGS AND DANGERS FROM FOG
A. The Bible says that some prefer the ____________to light.
B. The Ultimate Danger is _________
C. God has put into our brain that thing called __________
V. HOW CAN WE GET THE WORLD BLINDED BY FOG TO SEE?
A. We need to help them _________ down
B. We need to shine our light on the truth
C. _________ enough to sacrifice for those who are lost
John 1.5- “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.”
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12-6-2015
"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"
Matthew 1. 18-25
"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"
Matthew 1. 18-25
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I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS
MATTHEW 1. 18-25
1. JOSEPH’S __________- angel, baby on the way, the messiah
2. I’M DREAMING OF A “_________” CHRISTMAS
A. White in the sense of _________, good, holy, Godly
B. I’m dreaming of a Christmas filled with _______________
C. I’m dreaming of a Christmas filled with JOY
D. I’m dreaming of a Christmas filled with ______________
3. BUT __________ CAN OUR CHRISTMAS BE “WHITE?”
A. So much __________ & heart-ache
B. So much to do
C. So much “_______________”
4. I BELIEVE THE “WHITE” CHRISTMAS OF HOPE, JOY, AND PEACE CAN BE OURS:
A. As we pause to listen for and ______________ Jesus’ HOPE, JOY, AND PEACE
i. Eternal hope…living hope…
ii. Joy that is deeper than trials and pain
iii. Peace- have you experienced it?
B. WHEN WE SHARE JESUS’ HOPE, JOY, & PEACE…WITH OTHERS
C. When the Lord of Heaven and Earth becomes your __________
5. IT IS EASY TO LET JESUS _____ BE LORD!
A. Giving Him 1st place is difficult- requires _____________…
B. MAY The Dream of a White Christmas BE…So powerful that we will _________ TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!
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11-22-2015
"Thankful for the Blessings of God's Comfort"
2 Corinthians 1. 3-11
"Thankful for the Blessings of God's Comfort"
2 Corinthians 1. 3-11
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THANKFUL FOR THE BLESSINGS OF GOD’S COMFORT
2 CORINTHIANS 1. 3-11
I. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR TRIALS OR TROUBLES?
A. Look for a cat to kick, or someone else to take out your frustrations on?
B. When life is hard, remember we are not the _____ to ask “is there another way?”
II. PAUL (APOSTLE OF JESUS) SHARES SOME ENCOURAGEMENT HERE:
A. ________ are going to come. Why?
B. So that we may learn to trust- not in ourselves- but in God who ______ the dead.
C. How do most of us gain and grow in our faith?
D. Happy (blessed) THANKFUL- are those who are taught, even through despair, to set their ______ in God!
III. CAN YOU EXPERIENCE ________ IF YOU NEVER HAVE TROUBLES?
A. When we bear that Heavy LOAD- we need one of 2 things:
i. Either we need it to be taken away, or
ii. We must learn how to _______ it.
B. Without the Trials and Sorrows that are a part of our Christian Journey, we will never know God’s Comfort.
IV. GOD IS THE ________ OF COMFORT:
A. God knows our needs and our tribulations…
B. He has ________ lessons in mind for us…
V. GOD HAS A ___________ FOR AFFLICTION:
A. That we will learn to seek comfort from Him
B. God Also desires that we learn to comfort __________
i. Our Example
ii. Our __________ of how God has “been there for us.” May be of comfort to others.
iii. Our EXAMPLE and OUR TESTIMONY OF FAITH show an encouraging spirit- which is a comfort to others.
C. One more way you can HELP others…BY YOUR ____________
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11-8-2015
"Lessons of Generosity and Selfishness"
Luke 16. 19-31
"Lessons of Generosity and Selfishness"
Luke 16. 19-31
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THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
Luke 16. 19-31
I. Luke: Wrote To Encourage Gentiles And _____________:
A. The main point of this parable is to show that those we esteem as “most godly and most blessed” may in fact be those who wind up in ______
B. While some who are un-_________ on earth, may be exalted in the life to come.
II. Question: Did The Rich Man Go To Hell Because He Was _______?
A. Jesus’ parable doesn’t say why the rich man went to hell
B. The parable reminds us that Jesus is the friend of the _____, the despised, the outcast, the unnoticed, the weak, and the sinful.
III. Question: Who ____ The Rich Man?
A. Consider that those who live in _________, and Europe are immensely wealthy compared the majority of the world.
B. There are plenty of Lazaruses close by.
IV. Questions: What Are The __________ Of Being Wealthy? What Does The Ignoring Of Lazarus Say About Us?
A. Indulgence of the body & ease and pleasure are the ruin of many souls
B. If we ignore ___________, does this mean we are not saved?
C. It does point out a potentially eternal ______ in us? (No heart like Jesus’ heart)
D. Look, listen, and pray- ask the Lord to show you how to care and show Jesus’ love.
V. Is Hell For Real? Is There A “_________ Chance” Which When Ended Will Divide Men and Women For Eternity?
A. This is not the only place where Jesus makes this point- but here He makes it _______ clear.
B. Some will end up in Hell, despite all of the blessings and favors
C. Some will end up in Hell despite the fact that they have been warned again and again- by Moses & prophets…and even by one who has risen from the _______.
VI. SO What Is The Message From This Parable? (The lessons from Luke?)
A. Consider whether we are _____, or poor
B. Consider how we treat Lazarus
C. Notice and participate in helping _____ for the Lazaruses of our world.
D. Hear & _______ the truth about the reality of Hell
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11-1-2015
"Lessons of a Loving Father"
Luke 15. 11-32
"Lessons of a Loving Father"
Luke 15. 11-32
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Lessons of a Loving Father
Luke 15. 11-32
I. The “Loving Heavenly Father” Seeks And Searches For Those Who Are Lost.
A. Lost things- _________ (lost due to its wandering- ignorance)
B. Lost coin- due to ___________ and lack of paying attention
II. The Lost Son & Son Who ________ Home
A. Older son seems mature & responsible…
B. _______ son wants to “see the world.” Wants the money to do that.
III. Eventually The Lost Son Is Faced With Tough ______________
A. Money gone, friends gone, No food, lousy humiliating job
B. ____________
C. The Father receives him back AS A SON
IV. The Older Son
A. ___________, dependable, obedient
B. He is jealous of younger brother
C. As close as he remains with his father, he still doesn’t have his father’s _______.
V. We Have ______ Been Lost Persons.
A. Wandering in ignorance- like the sheep
B. Lost due to the negligence of parents or others-
C. Maybe were lost due to ____________
D. Or maybe like that older son, you’ve been close to the Father all along., but as close as you are you’re still ______- separated from The Father’s heart.
VI. The Good News Of This Story- Is That The Loving Father Is __________.
A. The ________ _____- is the Heavenly Father, who watches, and waits for us.
B. His love in unconditional, and unending
C. He will _________ all of those who turn to him in repentance and faith.
D. And when anyone is “found” by the Father…there is a great celebration!
There is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents…
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