What do we do with fear? Christmas confronts us with life-changing truth with the entrance of our glorious God among the people of earth. Our fear is transformed by awe…
Abide in Jesus for true, living hope! Revealed in Scripture Fulfilled in Christ Translated into daily life
We must stand out in peculiar hope! 1. Hope treasures Jesus 2. Hope endures resistance 3. Hope provokes wonder 4. Hope anticipates action
Prepare your heart for the Lord Jesus Christ! Behold Jesus’ subtle working Adore Jesus’ humble worth Receive Jesus’ powerful salvation
We must intentionally pursue Jesus' mission! 1. Discontent with status quo 2. Committed with sobering ownership 3. Focused with singular purpose 4. Driven with stirring passion
Romans 8:28-29 Waiting with Hope for Future Glory... BUT Working with Hope for Present Good! Take time this season to become more like Jesus! Grow in trust Grow in character…
We must feed our minds with truth! 1. Beware of deceit 2. Choose Christ alone 3. Plant your roots
Jesus’ resurrection: Demonstrates God’s power Displays Jesus’ victory Accomplishes our hope Who is worthy? Worthy – comparable, proper, fitting… of equal value, worth, or merit The Father is worthy (Revelation…
How do we cope? Anger? Fear? False comfort? Despair, giving up? We can grieve with hope... the gospel gives hope! Read also: Grieving Forward
Matthew 28:1-10 Follow Jesus, the Living King! Driven to know truth Ready to grasp hope Empowered to experience joy
We must bow our hearts at the feet of Jesus! 1. Let worship slow your pace 2. Let worship settle your heart 3. Let worship preserve your relationships 4. Let…
Truly this was the Son of God! Words of forgiveness (Luke 23:34) Words of promise (Luke 23:43) Words of honor (John 19:26-27) Words of agony (Matthew 27:46) Words of suffering…
We must give ourselves sacrificially to the Lord! 1. With generous obedience 2. With eager hearts 3. With abundant grace
Psalm 119:9 Build a pure life on God's Word! Desire purity Start young Take charge
Christmas Eve - the lasting impact of Christmas!