Opening Remarks: The mad rush of Christmas
I. Peace β John 14:27.
A. Harmonized relationship that you and I have (and the rest and contentment it provides), I leave with you.
B. Jesus stands trial, is crucified, buried and rises from the grave and now stands before His disciples. What will He say to His followers? - John 20:19, 21.
II. Thanks β Matt . 15:32-39 β Just came out of a season of thankfulness.
A. Giving thanks for what you have β 34-36.
B. Giving away what you have, realizing where it comes from β 36b.
C. Seeing the blessing of satisfaction β 37-38.
III. Love β Gal. 5:1, 13, 14 β Serve one another.
A. Free people have experienced this.
B. Don't take what you have been given to please the flesh.
C. Do something with what you have been given.
D. Who is my neighbor - anyone that is close to me - 14.
IV. Gospel β Rom. 10:13-15 β the Good News
A. A statement is made β 13.
B. How is this accomplished β 14, 15a.
C. What this looks like β 15b β it is beautiful & has feet.
D. God gave us eternal life according to I Jn 5:11, 12 & others need it.
V. Time β Acts 20:17-35
A. Time spent seems important β 18, 31
B. Things did not seem to matt er β 33
C. What appears to be the principle -35
Closing Comments:
1. One common denominator: all take effort/thoughtfulness, but many times very little money.
2. Let's give away some gifts this year. |
