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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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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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