Finding HOPE when it seems HOPELESS--1. Jesus is HOPE, reach out to Him IMMEDIATELY-2. Jesus is HOPE, reach out to Him HUMBLY-3. Jesus is HOPE, reach out to Him COURAGEOUSLY-4. Jesus is HOPE, reach out to Him with PERSEVERANCE

I. Self-righteous religious traditions breed hypocrisy.-II. Self-righteous religious traditions are ineffective.-III. Self-righteous religious traditions are contagious.-IV. Self-righteous religious traditions do not address core issues.-gbcelm.org-giving

I. Put down everything that slows you down.-II. Draw support from the crowd.-III. Run hard and don't give up.-IV. Focus on the finish line.-www.gbcelm.org-giving

-Recapturing the Majesty- Luke 1-46-56 -I. Let God grow. -II. Let self go. -III. Let praise flow.

I. The Holy Spirit of Christmas produces true joy.-II. The Holy Spirit of Christmas produces true fellowship.-III. The Holy Spirit of Christmas produces true praise.

I. In the Incarnation, God reaffirmed his covenant.-II. In the Incarnation, God reentered his creation.-III. In the Incarnation, God reclaimed his creatures.

-In the I AM of the Storm- Mark 6-45-52-I. Christ has sent you into the midst of your storm.-II. Christ seeks to reveal himself amid your storm.-III. Christ desires that you trust him amid your storm.-www.gbcelm.org-giving