Reread the story of Christmas. Matthew 1:18This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 55:8-14“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my …

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Christmas reminds us of the extreme and extravagant generosity of God. Isaiah 9:6-7For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 3:16-17For God so loved the world that …

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To remind us of the Great work of God. Matthew 1 :21-23She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will …

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I. Ambassadors vs. Activists II Corinthians 5:20Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. II. Ambassadors for reconciliation II Corinthians 5:12-21For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that …

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Thanksgiving Entrance. Psalm 100:1-5 II. Thanksgiving Offering. Psalm 50:7-15 Psalm 96:4-9 III. Thanksgiving Sacrifice. Psalm 116:16-19 Psalm 61:1-8 IV. Thanksgiving Voice. Jonah 1:17-2:10

What are Spiritual Gifts? Romans 1:11-12I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. 1 Peter 4:10-11Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as …

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The precept, principle, penalty and the person of God. Exodus 20:17“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” The deception of coveting. 1 John 2:15-17Do not love the world or anything in …

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The precept, principle, penalty, and person of God. Exodus 20: 16You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Proverbs 12:22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Proverbs 6:16-19There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed …

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You Shall Not Steal The percept, principle, penalty, and person of God. Exodus 20:1515 You shall not steal. The root cause of taking what’s not yours is greed. 1 Timothy 6:6-106 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 …

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