The Colors of Christmas: Green

John 10:1-18

Green = LIFE

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 (NIV)

“I am the good shepherd…” John 10:11, 14 (NIV)

1. Jesus is the RIGHTFUL shepherd of the sheep.

• In him is TRUTH. 

2. Jesus is the RULER of the sheep.

• In him is PEACE.

3. Jesus has a RELATIONSHIP with the sheep.

• In him is LIFE. 

“The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11b (NIV)

He gave his LIFE so we can have LIFE.

Takeaway:

• RECEIVE Jesus.

“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:12 (NIV)

• REST in Jesus.

“He makes me to lie down in green pastures…” Psalm 23:2a (NIV)

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To The Ends of the Earth: Standing Tall, Part 2
Acts 26:1-32

How do we Stand Tall as witnesses for Christ in a hostile world?

1. Be RESPECTFUL. (vv. 1-3)

2. RELAY your story. (vv. 4-18)

3. Make the RESURRECTION and the call to REPENTANCE central. (vv. 19-23)

4. RELY on God’s help. (v. 22)

5. Prepare yourself for REJECTION and RIDICULE. (vv. 24-26)

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” John 15:18 (NIV)

6. Ask for a RESPONSE. (vv. 27-28)

Just being NICE won’t lead others to CHRIST.

7. Pray RELENTLESSLY. (v. 29)

"Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes…” 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NLT)

Takeaway: R you ready?

"It is doubtful that you will ever be summoned to stand before kings and queens or be invited to address the political elite or high-ranking military officers; but you will have your own opportunities to stand and deliver. As you determine in your heart to stand tall, God will lay those opportunities before you when you least expect it. You can count on it. When He does, will you be ready?” - Charles Swindoll

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Such Good Lives: Love Always 
1 Peter 2:9-12 

YOU have a ROLE to PLAY in what Christ is doing through his church for the sake of the world. 

Wherever there is a task, there is an opportunity to REPRESENT JESUS. 

Baptism is not only LIFE-SAVING and LIFE-CHANGING, it is LIFE-DETERMINING.

God loves HIS PEOPLE. He TREASURES and CHERISHES you. 

This is NOT our forever home! 

ABSTAIN from sinful desires. 

                                    Beware of two extremes: ACCOMODATION and ISOLATION

            Good/beautiful lives can turn ACCUSATION into ADORATION. 

We live with an “EVEN IF” resolve . . . 

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To the Ends of the Earth: Standing Tall
Acts 25:13-26:23

How do we stand tall as witnesses for Christ in a hostile world?

1. Be RESPECTFUL. (26:1-3)
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)


2. RELAY your story. (26:4-18)
What’s your 15-second testimony?

3. Make the RESURRECTION and the call to REPENTANCE central. (26:19-23) 
"If you ever have any doubt about what to say when bearing witness, head for the cross, to an account of the resurrection, and then give a clear call for repentance.” - Tony Merida


4. RELY on God’s help. (v. 22)

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To The Ends of the Earth: Dealing with Critics

Acts 24:1-25:12

CRITICISM will come, but we can’t let it CRUSH us.

3 principles for dealing with criticism:

1. SEE it as an OPPORTUNITY.

2. STICK to the FACTS.

3. SUBMIT to God’s PLAN and PURPOSE.

Takeaway:

When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” 1 Peter 2:23 (NIV“)

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God, Government & You: How to Be a Good Citizen
Romans 13:1-7

Two important questions in any election season:

1. Who will honor BIBLICAL values the most?

2. Who will fulfill GOD’S intended purpose for government the best?

The purpose of government is to UPHOLD JUSTICE.

Our responsibility to the government is to SUBMIT to their authority.

How do we submit to governing authorities?

1. OBEY the law.

·Because of possible PUNISHMENT.

·Because of CONSCIENCE.

2. Pay TAXES.

“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 (NKJV)

3. Show RESPECT and HONOR.

“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” 
1 Peter 2:17 (NIV)

Government’s authority is not ABSOLUTE; God’s is.

“We must obey God rather than human beings!” Acts 5:29 (NIV)

Takeaway:

·LOVE your neighbor.

·Get INVOLVED in the political process.

·PRAY.

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God, Government & You: The Purpose of Government
Romans 13:1-7

 

Two important questions in any election season:

1. Who will honor BIBLICAL values the most?

2. Who will fulfill GOD’S intended purpose for government the best?

Romans 13:1-7

1. True HUMAN authority begins with GOD and is established by GOD.

Three main areas:

· FAMILY

· CHURCH

· GOVERNMENT

2. The purpose of government is to UPHOLD JUSTICE.

· Promote GOOD.

“For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good.” Romans 13:4a (NIV)

·PUNISH wrongdoers.

“…for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” Romans 13:4b (NIV)

Takeaway:

·PRAY for governing officials.

· Put your hope in GOD, not GOVERNMENT.

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Face to Face with God in Prayer

Luke 11:1-13

Two essential insights about prayer:

1. Prayer requires EFFORT.

· When our prayer is PERSISTENT it becomes EFFECTIVE.

2. Prayer demands FAITH.

A. It demands faith in God’s WILLINGNESS to hear our prayer and to answer it.

B. Prayer demands the faith to ACCEPT God’s answer.

Three Takeaways:

1. Not to demand THINGS from God, but to SUBMIT ourselves to God.

2. Not to USE God, but to be USED by God.

3. Not to get our WILL done, but to get HIS will done in US.

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SENT: EXALTING JESUS ABOVE ALL
Acts 19:1-41

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)

“This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord. Acts1:10 (NIV)

5 Ingredients for Gospel Saturation:

1.True BAPTISM into the name of Jesus.

2.BOLD testimony about the kingdom of God.

3.PATIENCE and PERSISTENCE.

4.Extraordinary MIRACLES.

5.Public CONFESSION and REPENTENCE.

Takeaway:

“In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.” Acts 18:20 (NIV)

We are SENT.

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SENT: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples
Acts 18:23-28

1.ALL disciples need STRENGTHENED.

The goal of disciple-making is TRANSFORMATION.

·Through GOD’S WORD

·Through SPIRITUAL MENTORS

2.ALL disciples need to GROW in the knowledge of the SCRIPTURES

INFORMATION + APPLICATION= TRANSFORMATION

3.ALL disciples need to be READY to give an ANSWER for

their faith in Jesus.


 

·Know WHAT you believe.

·Know WHY you believe.

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