Main Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 (NIV) I. This Child will Turn: Gloom to Joy (Is. 9:1,3; Is. 8:19-22; John 16:20) Darkness to Light (Is. 9:2; Matt. 4:12-17; John 8:12) Oppression into Freedom (Is. 9:4; Luke 4:18-19) II. This Child will Reveal God (Is. 9:6-7; Is. 7:14; Col. 2:2-4; Acts 4:12; John 1:1-3; John 16:33)

 Zip It We use zippers for our bags, purses, tents, shoes, etc perhaps it would be helpful if the body of Christ had one for our lips?  Main passages: 2 Cor 12:20, 2 Cor 13:11-14 Big idea: It’s time to restore not deplore members of the body of Christ. Main Point: To understand restoration you must understand the Trinity: The grace of Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.  – 2 Cor 13:11-14, Matt 5:7, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Peter 4:9

Title: Hide & Seek You might have been abused or mistreated by those who were supposed to have cared and protected you but there is a Better Shepherd for you. Main passage: Eze 34:11-16 Supporting passages: Isa 42:1-3, John 10:11 Closing: Eze 34:22-24

 Have You Unplugged Yourself from the Body?  Eph 4:1-6, 11-13

 Main passage Eph 4:11-16 “The church” may not always look like Christ but there is a blueprint to help us get there.

 Romans 12: 4-5 Galatians 6:2 John 13:34 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

 Title: Calling all members Paul points out 3 helpful principles to keeping a proper perspective as a member in the body of Christ. Main passage 1 Cor 12:12-26 *Opening illustration clip at the beginning: https://youtu.be/JLwTY9oPIFo I. You are part of something bigger than yourself 1 Cor 12:12-14, Eph 2:19-22 II. You are needed in the body  I Cor 12:15-19, Eph 2:8-10 III. We need each other I Cor 12:20-26, Rom 12:5-8

 Judges 21:25 Main Texts Romans 13:1-7 1Peter 2:13-17 I. Respect for Authorities (Rom. 13:1-2) (1Pet. 2:13-14a) (1Kings 12:15) (Acts 5:29) II. Reason for Authorities (Rom. 13:3-4) (1Pet. 2:14b-15) (Acts 16:35-39) (Eccl. 8:11) III. Responsibility Towards Authorities (Rom. 13:5-7) (1Pet. 2:16-17) (Mark 12:17) (Matt. 17:24-27)

 This weeks sermon starts with a special mission report by Anita Charleston, before the message from Pastor Josh Title: Choose Main passage: 2 Chron 19:1-7 4 questions to ask of your candidates that will help you choose wisely at the polls.  I. Do they stand for what God hates? 2 Chron 19:2, Prov 6:16-19 II. Is there a record of removing things God hates? 2 Chron 19:3a, 1 Kings 15:11-13 III. Which one would be more likely to seek God? 2 Chron 19:3b, Psa 33:12 IV. Who would choose leaders concerned with justice? 2 Chron 19:5-7, Psa 94:20-21 Conclusion: Phil 3:20-21. 

 Title: Dan the Man 3 Needed Traits For believers during turbulent political climates. I. Intelligence Dan 1:3-4, Dan 1:17-19, Prov 4:7, Col 2:8 II. Integrity Dan 1:8, Dan 3:16-18, Dan 6:6-11, 1 Per 3:16 III. Influence Dan 2:27-28, Dan 2:46-49, Rom 12:21