Amazing Gifts of Christmas – Hope Luke 1:67–80 Human Situation Luke 1:5–25 400 years of Silence Terrible Political Situation Awful Religious scene An Angel Visits a waiting people Two Pregnant Women Two Special Babies No Prophet in 400 years Unbelieving Priest...
Thanks-living not just Thanksgiving Luke 17:11-19 “Giving someone else thanks is not a given on Thanksgiving,” said McConnell. “But four times as many people give thanks to family or God than choose to thank themselves.” A quarter of those aged 18 to 34 (24%) and 19%...
Joy in Holy Living for God – Part 2 Philippians 2:12-18 The focus turns to Community – Church Consecration – Individual Take Responsiblity for your spiritual life/growth The word WORK OUT (katergazesthe) means to work on to the finish, to completion,...
Joy in Holy Living for God Philippians 2:12-18 The focus turns to Community – Church Consecration – Individual Take Responsiblity for your spiritual life/growth The word WORK OUT (katergazesthe) means to work on to the finish, to completion, to perfection....
The Joyful Hymn of the Exalted Christ Philippians 2:5–11 “Jesus Christ” “Christ Jesus” 1. Jesus is in a Class all by Himself Humiliation Crucifixion God’s perspective From Christ’s perspective From Satan’s perspective From sin’s perspective From our perspective...
The Joyful Hymn of Following “In His Steps” Philippians 2:5–11 We are troubled by Excuses Exaggeration Apathy 1. Change your Mind Not just an example but an exhortation (command) “think this way” 2. Consider Christ Prexistent / Eternal Divine Incarnation Sinless Lai...
Finding Joy in Unity & Serving Others Philippians 1:27–2:4 Consistency Unity Confidence Suffering 1. Incentive for Joyful Unity Encouragement in Christ. Consolation of love. Fellowship with the Spirit. Affection and mercy. 2. Hindrances to Joyful Unity...
The Gospel Advanced. The Gospel is Proclaimed. Truths of the Bible. Prayers of the Believers Supply of the Spirit Jesus is magnified. 7. Eternal Things Matter Most THE DECISION “For to me to live is _________ and to die is .” Fill in the blanks yourself. Life Worth...
Joy in Difficult Circumstances Part 2 Philippians 1:19–26 • Paul, the Founder, is in Prison for serving Jesus. • Epaphroditus – one of the Philippian church’s pastors almost died trying to help Paul. • Paul the people Philippi and some didn’t like him and smeared his...
