Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

1. Your choice to expose yourself to God’s Word matters.
2. Your choice to obey God’s commands matters.
3. Your choice to humble yourself matters.
4. Your choice to treasure Jesus above all else matters.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

1. When Jesus steps into temptation it reveals His character and perfects His obedience.
2. When Jesus steps into temptation it preys on His physical needs.
3. When Jesus steps into temptation it raises questions about His identity and His willingness to trust God.
4. When Jesus steps into temptation it offers fleeting pleasure.

How to let Jesus step into YOUR temptations:

• Acknowledge your own desires and needs.
• Shut down the conversation.
• Lean into God for strength.
• Look for God’s way out.
• Prepare for the next time now.

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

1. Following Jesus will lead you into storms that appear life-threatening.
2. Jesus uses life’s storms to expand our faith and defeat our fear.
3. Jesus will rebuke the cause and calm the consequences of the storms in our life.
4. The storms of life enable us to see and experience who Jesus truly is.

Scripture: John 2:1-11

1. Jesus wants to be invited to step into the ordinary aspects of your life.
2. Jesus wants you to make your needs known to him.
3. You receive God’s provision by obeying what Jesus says.
4. When Jesus steps into to your ordinary life He multiples Kingdom glory.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

1. Before Jesus steps in, we live by our own understanding.
2. It is natural to invite Jesus to step in to be your Savior.
3. You are blessed when you commit to let Jesus lead your life. 

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Zechariah 4:10
& 1 Corinthians 1:25-31

1. There is power in smallness
2. Smallness requires faithfulness
3. Small beginnings are foundational in our spiritual practices
4. Smallness is an act of rebellion against darkness in the world

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

1. Joy is available to us regardless of our circumstances.
2. Joy is what we receive as we hear and believe the Good News of Jesus.
3. Joy is an outflow of being in God’s presence.
4. Joy is enlarged through our obedience.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

1. At Christmas God came into our mess to show us grace.
2. At Christmas God came to offer forgiveness.
3. At Christmas God came to reconcile us to himself.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 & Luke 1:28-33

1. Our future isn’t broken, even when our expectations are
2. When we embrace liminal space, we will find hope
3. Hope is found in the promises of God
4. Hope is on the horizon

Preparing Room for the King

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

1. An ordinary census is remembered because God’s plan was at the center.
2. The tiny town of Bethlehem is significant because God’s prophetic Word was at the center.
3. A filthy manger became a valuable treasure because it held God’s promise. 
4. If you want your life to be remembered, significant and treasured you will need to make room for Jesus at the center.