Luke 2:14We live in a time when there is unparallel unrest in the Middle East, a time when people suffer from broken homes and broken lives, a time of unprecedented debt, a time of moral decline and spiritual depravity. In the midst of national uncertainty and personal turmoil, can there ever be peace?We can experience peace through gracious forgiveness of sin.We can have peace through God's faithfulness to us.We can enjoy peace because of a glorious future with God.

Philippians 1:3-7Take time to be specifically thankful to the people in your life.2 things we can be thankful for:Involvement that produces a service of communityEncouragement that builds affection

Philippians 1:3-7Take time to be specifically thankful to the poeple in your life.Two things we can be thankful for:Involvement that produces a service of communityEncouragement that builds affection

Luke 17:12-19Gratitude is the response for grace received.Thankfulness is both intentional and visible.

Ephesians 4:1-3What are the keys that bring unique personalities, diverse opinions, and different prefences together in harmony?Humility - recognizes the value in othersGentleness - responds with power and strength under God's controlPatience - Waiting on God's timetable without complaining.Acceptance - Putting up with one another in love

This name is in the first four books of the New Testament over 500 times. It means "The Lord of Salvation" or "Jehovah saves". There is someting eternally significant about the name of "Jesus"!It's an easy name to say.It's an enduring name throughout history, regardless of rejections & criticisms for over 2,000 years.It's an exalted name with undisputed honor.It's an exclusive name, bringing rescue from sin.

Nehemiah 2When the hand of God joins with the willing hearts of His people, great things will happen!Every great work begins with God.Everyone has a place to fill in a great workExpect resistence from satanic forces.

Jesus demonstrates how to take a simple encounter and move it to a life changing experience.Love has no boundaries. It reaches all people.Love always focuses on a person's point of need.1. We all need security - That is being valuable to someone.2. We all need significance - That is doing something meaningful.

Hebrews 11:4This is an agricultural fact. This is also a spiritual principle that answers the questions, "How can I be right with God?" and "How can I have peace and power for everyday life?" The answer is revealed in the comparison of Cain and Abel.Cain's sacrifice is one of impressive self-effort.Conceived in human imaginationCultivated through human exhaustionCherished by human evaluationConfident with human expectationContemptible before GodAbel's sacrifce is excellent for it is the reflection of the Savior.Excellent in formExcellent in faithEnjoying forgiveness

Hebrews 12:2-3Jesus is the only cure for our sinful condition.Jesus is the constant companion in our sorrows and successes.Jesus is the undisputed champion of our salvation.