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


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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