Sermon: Three Encouragements to Faithfulness Introduction Good morning, church. Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the “good old days”? Perhaps you recall the song, Grandpa, Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days, with its nostalgic lines about lovers standing together, families praying, and daddies staying home. Maybe you think back to when Peeve Mart…
Sermon Discussion GuideSermon Title: What Child is This? Date: December 15, 2024: Third Sunday of Advent: JoyScripture: Luke 2:25-38Understanding the Message: Has a ‘God’ standard for behaviour (10Commandments, Great Commandment) He sees and knows all He sees and knows allHe knows if you have been good or bad He knows if you have been good or badHe rewards good behaviour He rewards…
7 Commands 1)Do not be unevenly yoked to unbelievers 2) Come out from the midst of them 3) Be set apart. 4) Touch nothing unclean 5) Cleanse yourselves from every defilement of the flesh 6) Cleanse yourselves from every defilement of the spirit. 7) Complete holiness in the fear of God. 7 Promises 4 –…
Why it’s hard 1 – I’M NOT CONFIDENT 2 – IT’S WEIRD 3 – I DON’T KNOW ENOUGH 4 – MY STORY ISN’T INTERESTING Why we can 1 – WE CAN BE CONFIDENT IN CHRIST 2 – WE REJECT SALESMANSHIP 3 – YOU DON’T KNOW ENOUGH 4 – JESUS STORY IS COMPELLING AND IT’S NOT…