The Birth
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Introduction: Slowing Down to Remember The year has gone by fast. While the holidays bring relief, joy, and rest, they also bring stress and distractions. In the middle of it all, Christmas calls us to remember its true meaning: the birth of Jesus. I. God Announces the Birth (Mary &
Chosen by Grace
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God uses the unlikely to display His glory. Opening Problem: "Not Good Enough" * "You're not smart enough." * "You're not talented enough." * "You don't belong." At school, work, and home, we face moments where we feel inadequate.
The Race of Faith
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Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the
Thankful?
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I. What Comes to Mind When We Hear "Thanksgiving"? A. Common Reactions * Students: "A whole week off!" * Parents: "Kids home all week..." * Teachers: "Peace at last!" * Workers: "Vacation time." * Shoppers: "Black Friday!" * Families: "Food and tradition."
THE GOSPEL IS WORTH GIVING EVERYTHING
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Zinzendorf story - Germany 1700’s Nobility from Dresden, Germany with a large amount of inherited money, influence, and land. At 19, on a tour of Europe, Count Zinzendorf went to the Düsseldorf art museum in Germany where he saw the Ecce Homo (Behold the man) painting. Quote beneath painting:
Seeking the Kingdom
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Matthew 6:25-34 Introduction In life's struggles, we often focus so much on our problems that we lose sight of the One who guides us. Story: Laura lost her job and was consumed with worry until she saw her baby brother, Justin, sleeping peacefully. She realized she also
PITFALLS
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INTRODUCTION: The Danger of Spiritual Fog In 2013, a 96-car accident on the I-77 was caused by dense fog. Drivers moved forward blindly into danger. Spiritually, many people do the same—walking without foresight. Our Objective: To stay alert to the pitfalls that lead us away from God. KEY VERSE
GOD'S HIGHWAY
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PROVERBS 3:5-6 (Standard Version) Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. The Highway Rules (Based on Exodus 20 / The Ten Commandments) EXODUS 20. 1. NO OTHER gODS. 2.
Family Bond
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Introduction * The first responsibility is to Love and Honor God. * Putting God first does not mean neglecting family responsibilities. Objective * God is the Captain of the family vessel. * The Husband is the First Officer. * The Wife is the Second Officer. * Children are the Crew. * Together, the family is to navigate
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
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Introduction Our nation has been shaken. We've seen men fail and leaders fail. There are divisions over politics, race, and even faith. However, the message is that we must follow Jesus (Luke 23:34). The Objective: Be Vigilant The enemy seeks to divide, so we must be vigilant