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Monday Dec 24, 2018
Monday Dec 24, 2018
The World Needs a Stable Influence
We Need Jesus
Luke 2:1-7
Why do I need Jesus?
(1) Because this World is Beyond me
- v1, “the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken…”
- John 3:31, “He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but he has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else.”
(2) Because I have a History
- v4, “...because Joseph was a descendant of King David…”
- Isaiah 1:18,“Come now, … says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”
- John 15:15, “I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”
- Isaiah 62:2, “And you will be given a new name by the LORD ’s own mouth.”
(3) Because I am a Work in Progress
- v4b, “…he had to go to Bethlehem … He traveled there from the village of Nazareth…”
- 1 Peter 1:18 (MSG), “Your life is a journey …”
- Psalm 18:36, “You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.”
(4) Because I only have so much time
- v6, “…the time came …”
- Galatians 4:4-7, “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.”
- 2 Corinthians 6:2, “For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.”
Final Thought: Today, is the best day to come to Jesus.
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
The World Needs a Stable Influence
We Need a Shepherd
Psalm 23
- Shepherds must be fierce in protecting their sheep. Sheep, left to themselves, make poor shepherds. (1 Sam. 17:34-36; Luke 15:4-7)
- Sheep bear the marks of their shepherd. (Psalm 23:2-3, 5; Gal. 5:22-23)
- Shepherds bring life to their flock. Sheep cannot livewithout a shepherd. (Psalm 23:6; John 10:10)
Final Thought: When the Good Shepherd calls, do you answer? (John 10:14-16, 27)
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
The World Needs a Stable Influence
We Need a King
1 Samuel 16:1, 11-13
What is a king? An anointed leader entrusted with a placeand a people.
- The world wants a king. (1 Samuel 8:1-9, 19-21)
- We need a king because:
- We need to be cared for and protected. (1 Samuel 16:1, 11-13)
- We need to be in a covenant. (2 Samuel 5:1)
- We need guidance. (2 Samuel 5:2)
- We have an everlasting King because:
- God promised to send a king.(Psalm 2:1-3, 7-80)
- God sent the king: Jesus. (Matthew 3:16)
Key Question: How will you respond to Jesus as your King? (John 3:26-36)
Final Thought: Jesus is the King. Will you step into your rightful place as one of His people? Will you follow Christ, the king, today?
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
The World Needs a Stable Influence
We need a Righteous Judge
Judges 19:30
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
“Sin will take you fartherthan you want to go, keep you longerthan you want to stay, and costyou more than you want to pay.”
How do you live in a Broken World?
#1 Sit in the silence of stunned shock
“Think about it!”
There is absolutely, absoluteright and wrong.
#2 Cry out forJustice
“What are we going to do?” (See Romans 12:19, Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 13:4, 1 Peter 4:17, Romans 3:10-12)
Justice is needed; so begin with yourself.
#3 Stand with the Righteous Judge
“Who’s going to speak up?" (See John 5:22,28-29)
God knew you would need a Savior. That’s why He defeated death and sent Jesus.
God knew you would need a Righteous Judge. That’s why He sent Jesus to judge sin rightly—and make you right.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
The World Needs a Stable Influence
We Need a Savior
Genesis 35:16-20
God’s work in and around Bethlehem begins long before Christ’s birth and reveals his plan to save the world from sin and death. (Micah 5:2)
- The reality of death shows us we need a savior. (Genesis 35:16-20)
- Death reveals our true need.
- The reality of God’s plan reveals Jesus is the savior you need. (Jeremiah 31:13-17)
- God reveals life in Christ in the midst of death brought about by sin.
- Ephrath – ash heap; fruitfulness (Isaiah 61:1-3)
- Bethlehem – house of bread (John 6:35-40)
- God reveals life in Christ in the midst of death brought about by sin.
- The hope of Christ shines so bright because of the darkness of sin. (Matthew 2:1-6)
Final Thought: The darkness of death reveals the light of Christ. Do you see it?
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Miracles Happen
This is Our Story: Healing in Marriage
Esther 4:1-5:8
Miracles: “Miracles are not contrary to nature but only contrary to what we know about nature. ” – Augustine
1) When faced with… (Esther 4:1-5:8)
- …a difficult decision, Esther called on the community of God’s people. (4:1-16a)
- …what she thought was the end, Esther was obedient to God’s will. (4:16b – 17)
- …the king, Esther found grace. (5:1-7)
2) Key Question: Where is the miracle?
What must have seemed miraculous to Esther looked like simple obedience to God.
3) A biblically healthy marriage…
- …is worked for, not found. (Romans 12:17-18) Repentance & Forgiveness are two of the most important disciplines of marriage.
- …is made up of two biblically healthy believers. (Deuteronomy 30:19) Biblical Priorities - God, life, marriage/family, work, and friends.
- ...consists of biblically healthy communication. (James 1:19)
Final Thought: Obedience to the Gospel is the miracle your marriage may need.
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Miracles Happen
“This is my story”
Luke 17:11-19
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.
“They are plans for good and not for disaster,
to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things he does for me.
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.”
Psalm 103:2-3
The Purpose of a miracle is always: to point toward God
“Miracles are not in contradiction to nature.
They are only in contradiction with what we know of nature.”
- Saint Augustine
What can we know about Miracles?
- Know something about the Miracle Maker
- Know something about the Miracle Man
- Know something about the Miracle Moment
Final Thought: God wants to work a miracle in you—so that your life becomes a signpost pointing others to faith.
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Extraordinary God / Ordinary People
“God Has More”
Ruth 4
Ruth in Summary:
“Now all glory to God, who is able,
through his mighty power at work within us,
to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:21
Chapter 1: Plans fail
Chapter 2: God prevails.
Chapter 3: Be Patiently Bold
Chapter 4: God Has More
God Has More Promises:
#1 Whereas we live under the circumstances of life, God’s providence holds more.
Proverbs 16:9, “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.”
Acts 17:26, (NCV)“God began by making one person, and from him came all the different people who live everywhere in the world. God decided exactly when and where they must live.”
#2 When I’m tempted to follow my heart, God’s way is way better.
Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
Jeremiah 17:9, “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?”
#3 The best that life has to offer isn’t about me it’s about we. Refuse to go solo.
#4 Do not exalt yourself, instead Trust God to Lift you up.
1 Peter 5:6, “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.”
Final Thought: When plans fail; God prevails! Be patiently bold, knowing that God has more!
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Ordinary People/Extraordinary God
“God Still Prevails”
Ruth 2
The Story of Ruth (and your story too):
Chapter One: When Plans Fail
Chapter Two: God still Prevails
“Behind the dim unknown,
standeth God within the shadow,
keeping watch above his own.”
Prevailing Principle: #1 Look Beyond
Prevailing Principle: #2 Act Faithfully
Prevailing Principle: #3 Trust Regardless
Prevailing Principle: #4 Let God be God
Final thought:
Prevailing with God exceedingly surpasses failing on your own. So be patient in the process:
Look beyond, Act faithfully, Trust regardless and Let God be God.