LIFE LESSONS LEARNED AT CHRISTMAS
JESUS LIFE LESSONS LEARNED AT CHRISTMAS Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 MISSING THE OBVIOUS 2 Timothy 3:16-17 PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM MATTHEW & LUKE The Star and Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 The God who pursues us. Keep your eye on the goal! The Shepherds Luke 2:8-18 The God who cares for the […]
Christmas Is…
JESUS Christmas Is…. Matthew 1:18-25 Not What You Would Expect… Matthew 1 Luke 2 Psalm 32:1-5 The reason for the season is the forgiveness of sin. The result should be a relationship with God based on forgiveness and freedom. A Decision To Make: 1 John 1:9 Hebrews 2:3 Whether or not […]
HE CAME IN THE DARKNESS
JESUS HE CAME IN THE DARKNESS Luke 1 & 2 FEAR NOT… Luke 1 & 2 THREE THINGS WE DON’T WANT TO MISS These were incredibly dark days for ________________. These were incredibly dark days for _______________________________. When God finally ____________________, He seemed to immediately _______________________ again. FOUR THINGS WE DON’T […]
WHO IS HE?
JESUS WHO IS HE? Matthew 16:15 FOUR ACCOUNTS OF JESUS MATTHEW: Written to ________: Jesus is the promised ________________. Matthew 1:1, 17-18 MARK: Written to ____________: Jesus is the _____________________. Mark 1:1, 9-11, 15:39 LUKE: Written to _____________: Jesus was a real _________, not a ___________. Luke 1:1-4, 2:10 & 32, 10:25-37 JOHN: Written to […]
THANKSGIVING
Today Matters THANKSGIVING Luke 17:11-19 1. It’s a decision and an action. Philippians 4:4-7 2. It’s an act of humility. Deuteronomy 8:10-17 3. It draws us closer to God. Romans 1:21 4. It’s God’s will. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
A Victorious Life
TODAY MATTTERS A VICTORIOUS LIFE 1 Corinthians 15:57 GUESS WHO IS THE KING? Matthew 2:1-2 Luke 23:1-3 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN FOLLOWING THE KING: – OBEDIENCE Joshua 1:8-9 John 14:23-24 – LOYALTY Matthew 7:21-27 Acts 5:29 – FRUSTRATION Luke 24:17-21 Joshua 7:7 1 Kings 19:4 Psalm 73 AT […]
Showing Respect
TODAY MATTERS SHOWING RESPECT 1 Peter 2:17 WHY TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT? Because God made everybody. Psalms 8:5 Because Jesus died for everyone. 1 Peter 1:18-19 Because it shows I know God. 1 John 4:8 Because I’ll get back what I give. Galatians 6:7 HOW CAN I SHOW RESPECT TO OTHERS? Be […]
A Balanced Life
TODAY MATTERS A Balanced Life Psalm 127:2 B uild my life around Christ. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 22:37-39 A ccept my humanity. Ecclesiastes 10:15 Psalm 119:73 L imit my labor. Exodus 20:9-10 Mark 2:24 A djust my values. Ecclesiastes 4:4 Mark 8:36 N ourish my spiritual life. Psalm 119:16 Luke […]
Developing Self Control: Controlling My Anger
TODAY MATTERS Developing Self Control: Controlling My Anger Proverbs 25:28 1. Resolve to control it. Proverbs 29:11 2. Realize the cost. Proverbs 29:22 3. Restrain my mouth. James 1:19 4. Reflect before reacting. Proverbs 19:11 5. Release my anger appropriately. Ephesians 4:26 6. Don’t repay evil for evil. Romans 12:17-21 7. Request God’s help. […]
DEVELOPING TRUST
TODAY MATTERS DEVELOPING TRUST What happens when I trust anything else more than God? 1. I am disappointed. Deuteronomy 4:15-16 Jeremiah 10:14 Isaiah 44:20 2. I am dominated. 1 Corinthians 12:2 Psalm 115:8 Why don’t I trust God more? – Because I don’t know God. Psalm 9:10 Why should I trust God completely? 1. Because […]