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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I'm Going to Change

Ephesians 4:20-32

How to change yourself for God

Romans 2:4

If you want to affect change in your life:

Go on the hunt:

• Find the contradictions
• Find the comforts
• Find the crevices

Ditch the hiding places:

• Lose the epithets
• Leave the entourages
• Forget the excuses

Decide your destination:

• Make the choice
• Endure the challenge
• Begin the charge

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Remember Me

1 Corinthians 11:23-29

The Thanksgiving season reminds us to remember Christ

• Remember that he keeps his word
• Remember how deeply he loves us
• Remember the lengths he was willing to go
• Remember that he wants to be loved back
• Remember that he challenges us to do the same thing

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

1 Samuel 28:3-20

Our ghosts need to be exorcised

"Ghosts" that we deal with today:

• Ghosts of Past Mistakes
• Ghosts of Past Sins
• Ghosts of Past Hurts

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Demon Fodder: It Ain't Magic

Acts 19:8-16

"You will receive power when you he Holy Spirit comes on you…" (Acts 1:8a)

If the power available to us isn't just magic; isn't just something we conjure up, what do we need to access it?

• The blood of Jesus (relationship)
• Eyes of faith
• The heart of a follower

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Missionaries from the Philippines share about their ministry.

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The Living Dead

What do we have in common with the living dead?

John 11:17-26; 38-44

Are you one of the "living dead?"

The grave no longer had power over the living dead.

The living dead are a bit out of place.

The living dead are singular in purpose.

The living dead are fearless

The living dead are virtually unstoppable.