How to Have a Right Christmas
- You must have the right Master
- You must have the right Miracle
- You must have the right Message
- You must have the right Motives
The Cast of Christmas
- Gabriel Spoke of Him
- Wise Men Served Him
- Shepherds Sought Him
- The Innkeeper Sacrificed for Him
- The Angels Sung to Him
When You Are Down to Nothing, God Is Up to Something
Habakkuk 3:17-19
- When you are in pain, God will preserve you.
- When you are powerless, God will give you power.
- You can praise God for the promotion.
If I Only Had One Day
Psalm 84:10-12
- Be Found in My Place
- Enjoy God's Provisions
- Share God's Promises
Transformed by the Power of God
Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus’ Reality (vs.2-4)
a. Position
b. Prominence
c. Possessions
The Master’s Response (vs. 5)
a. Urgent Call “Make Haste”
b. Unmistakable Call
1. “Come Down”
2. “Today I must abide in your House”
Zacchaeus’ Reaction (vs. 6)
- Obedience
1. “He Made Haste”
2. “He Came Down” - Open Heart
- Obvious Joy - “He Received Him Joyfully”
The Crowd’s Reaction (vs. 7)
“Everybody that you count, you can’t count on”
Zacchaeus’ Response (vs. 8)
There was Confession
There was a Change
The Master’s Response (vs. 9)
The Mercy of Christ
The Master’s Teaching (vs. 10)
The Mission of Christ
Strength to Rebuild
- Repentance
- Resources
- Revival
God's Plan for a Broken World
- Concern
- Compassion
- Consciousness
- Change
Jesus Makes the Difference
Acts 3:1-11
- Maintain Prayer as a Priority
- Ministering to People on the Periphery
- Maximize Our Potential to Create Possibilities
Ambassadors for Christ
2 Corinthians 5:19-21
- We are called to be Ambassadors.
- Dangers associated with being an Ambassador.
- As an Ambassador we are on a Special Mission.
- Eventually the Ambassador is called Home.
An Assignment for You - Romans 10:14-15
1. Examine our Assignment
2. Explore the Assignment
3. Enlisting for our Assignment
4. Empowerment for our Assignment
The Secret to Accomplishing Vision
Nehemiah 1:1-11
· Nehemiah had a heart that was burdened Vss. 1-4
· Nehemiah had knees that would bend Vss. 4,6
· Nehemiah had lips that would confess Vss. 6-7
· Nehemiah had a will that was submissive Vs. 9
· Nehemiah had feet that would go Vs. 10-11
· Nehemiah had hands that would get involved vs. 11