Fletcher Church

Endure Faithfully by Remembering the Return of Christ . . .

I. Actively and Patiently Wait Because Deliverance and Reward are Near! (7-8)

II. Watch out for a Grumbling Spirit that Afflictions Tempt us Towards! (9-11)

III. Be So Consistently Honest that Your Word is Your Signature Bond! (12)

Practical Implications

o How can you abide in Jesus during Hardships?

o What tangible good or faithfulness can you do next?

o How can you give compassion, mercy or encouragement to someone?

Be Careful in your Views and Use of Wealth . . .

I. Danger 1: Selfish Hoarding! (1-3)

II. Danger 2: Defrauding and Cheating Others! (4)

III. Danger 3: Living in Self-Indulgence! (5-6)

IV. Principles on $:

1. Generous vs. Greedy

2. Save vs. Hoard

3. Enjoy vs. Indulge

4. Content vs. Consume

5. There is Dignity in Work/Earning

6. Many things Matter more than $

Practical Implications

o What dangers do you see for yourself in area of money?

o Discuss and develop money goals and a mutual budget.

Christmas Brought Long awaited Saving Hope . . .

I. God Ordains People and Circumstances to Increase our Saving Hope! (22-28)

II. Christmas Unveiled God’s Plan of a Global Saving Hope! (29-33)

III. Christmas Lies in the Shadow of the Cross that will Reveal the Hearts of All Mankind! (34-38)

Practical Implications

o Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ!

o What would increased faithfulness (devoutness) look like in your life?

o What part should you play in Jesus’ mission?

o How do you need to prepare for the Supper?

Jesus’ Birth Displays God’s Glory & Secures our Good . . .

I. It Fulfills Thousands of Years of Prophecy , but there was No Room for Him ! 1-7

II. It Brings Joy Filled Good News , which first came to Outcasts ! 8-14 

III. It Compels Worship and Mission ! 15-20

Practical Implications

o Have you come to Jesus?

o How can you cultivate wonder in and increase meditation on the Incarnation?

o Who can your go and tell?

The Messiah’s Coming will Bring a Kingdom of Peace . . .

I. His Coming will Change our Darkness in to Light! (1-2)

II. His Coming will replace Oppression with Liberty and Joy! (3-5)

III. His Rule will be Marked by Unending Justice, Righteousness, and Peace! (6-7)

Practical Implications

o Have you believed in Jesus the Messiah?

o What are some reasons to rejoice in God?

o How can you extend the Kingdom here and now?

Why should we Sacrifice for God’s Mission . . .

I. We have a Gospel that Centerson Jesus Christ, the Crucified and Risen One! (1-4)

II. We have a Gospel that Invites Global Faithand Obedience! (5)

III. We have a Gospel that Forms us into a Worldwide FamilyLoved by God! (16-17)

Practical Implications

o Have you believed to point of obeying?

o To Whom should you Go?

o What should you give?

Pursue God’s Will in Your Future Plans...

I. Avoid Self Reliance as you Plan your FutureFuture! (13)

II. Recognize your Dependance on the Lord because Life is Short and Uncertain! (14-15)

III. Confess the Pride of Self-Determination while Actively Doing what you Know is Good! (16-17)

Practical Implications

o Have you considered eternity?

o How can you be more intentionally present?

o How can you more intentionally seek the Lord will?

Give Thanks Enthusiastically . . .

I. Do your Works and Worship with Gladness in the Lord of all the Earth! (1-2)

II. Acknowledge God and the Special Relationship you have to Him! (3-4)

III. Trust the Goodness and Eternal Faithfulness of God! (5)

Practical Implications

o Have you Acknowledged Jesus’ Salvation?

o What might worship through words and works look like for you?

o What do you have to be thankful for?

Grace Invites us to Walk the Path of Humble Repentance . . .

I. Humility accesses Grace Sufficient for our Disloyalty and Failure! (4-7)

II. Humility leads us Away from Sin and Towards Growing Connection to the Lord! (8-10)

III. Humility keeps us from the Sins of Slander and Gossip! (11-12)

Practical Implications

o In what ways are you embracing grace? Legalism?

o What sins and distractions do you need to turn from?

o How can you more intentionally seek God’s face and abide in Him?

Conflict Comes from Competing Desires . . .

I. Let your Desires drive You to Humble Faith not Selfish Fights! (1-3)

II. Realign your Desires to Express Absolute Loyaltyto God not Flirtation with the World! (4-5)

Practical Implications

o Identify Your Conflicts and Trace them to Your Desires:

o Identify and Repent of your Functional Idols:

o Identify and Repent of Worldliness that has Crept into Your Life: