We Sometimes Need Correction

Matthew 5:43-48

In order to have 20/20 vision, sometimes we need our vision corrected.

We need corrective vision for our far sightedness (self image).

• You are forgiven
• You are wonderful
• God loves you
• You have a purpose
• You are part of his plan

We need corrective vision for our near-sightedness (image of others).

• There are no enemies
• Every enemy is an opportunity
• The team is "human beings"

We need corrective vision for our astigmatism ("wonky" image).

• Trust
• Optimism
• Justice
• Reward

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You Need Some Focus

Mark 8:22-26

Vision is nothing without focus

• You need the light to focus on the destination
  • Colossians 3:1-2
• You need to focus on the way
  • Hebrews 12:2
• You need to focus on your one area

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You Need Light

Matthew 6:22-23

In order to have 20/20 vision, you need light.

• You need the light to shine on your path
• You need light to shine into your darkness
• • Daniel 2:22
  • Hebrews 10:22
• You need light to shine through you.
• • Matthew 5:16

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Matthew 13:10-17

In order to have 20/20 vision:

You need open eyes

• What are your eyes closed to?
  • Where do you and God disagree?
  • Where is your mind already made up?
  • What do you avoid discussing?
• What do you hope to keep others' eyes closed to?
• What do you hope to keep God's eyes closed to?

Open your eyes to who god is

Open your eyes to what god wants for you and us

Open your eyes to your own Selfishness

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Another One Bites The Dust

Lamentations 3:22-23

"If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." - Jim Rohn

The new year is an opportunity for:

1. Another Chance
2. Another Heart
3. Another Life

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Joy To The World

Psalm 98; Luke 2:8-12

"Joy To The World" shows us what Christ can do in us.

We create Heart Space for King Jesus

So he can reign in us as savior

Jesus comes to make his blessings flow

And we experience the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love.

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The Lyrics of Christmas: Little Drummer Boy

Luke 2:8-20

The lyrics of "LIttle Drummer Boy" teach us about who we are

"I have no gift to bring that's fit to give a king"

"Shall I play for you"

"Then he smiled at me. Me and my drum."

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O Holy Night

Luke 2:1-7

What the song "O Holy Night" tells us about Christmas

• "O holy night"
• "It is the night of our dear savior's birth"
• "Long lay the world in sin and error pining"
• "'Til he appeared and the souls felt its worth"
• "For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn"
• "O night divine"

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Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Our generosity declares our thankfulness

3 Mistakes People Make in Regard to Generosity

• Thinking it's an option
• Thinking it's only about money
• Thinking it doesn't have to include money

3 Ways to Start Being Generous

• Realize you've freely received
• Find a place you can start
• Realize how rich Jesus has already made you

*BONUS*

3 Bonus Areas to Start Being Generous In

• Grace
• Forgiveness
• Praise

3 Areas to Start Being Stingy In

• Opinion
• Gossip
• Judgment/Critique

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Worship

Psalms 96

We thank God through the way we worship him

• Sing a New Song
• Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise
• Rejoice, be glad, resound, be jubilant, sing for joy

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