“Streams in the Wasteland” – “But now, this is what the LORD says” – Pastor Tim White - Isaiah 41 – 44 - * Fear Not, for I Am with You * The Lord's Chosen Servant * Sing to the Lord a New Song * But now, this is what the LORD says Israel the Lord's Chosen - Pastor Cindi White Psalms 42 (Desperation) * Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul? * As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.

“Christmas Testimonies” – “How God moved in people’s lives and family in 2021” – Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. - Some of the members of Tri-County Christian Center share some of the great things God has done in their life and family in 2021. Their testimonies will encourage you and strengthen your faith in God as you hear how he has moved in their lives.

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 7” – “For Maturing Audience – Mary Luke 1:26-38” –The Angel & a Girl" – Mary’s Calling: Luke 1:36-38 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God." "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. - * We need more of Mary’s heart in us. * Because nothing is impossible with God, we have hope. **Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. * Whatever lies ahead, God will go with us.

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 6” – “For Maturing Audience - Joseph, Mary’s Husband Matthew 1:18-25” – We need to know the ”What & Why” of the things we are doing. - What will be your response in these days: * Seniors: Refuse to accept label of being “barren”! What If All Of Your Life Was To Prepare You For Today? * Youngsters: Who’s Glory & Purposes Matter to You? God Wants to Use You to “Raise His Son” Up to Your “World” - Daniel 11:32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. - We are all one in Christ. - Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. - Choose Whom You Will Serve Joshua 24:15

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 5” – “For Maturing Audience – Zechariah” - Luke 1:1-25, 36-37 Zechariah: John the Baptist’s Father - Foundational Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 "(13) until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature," - Luke 1:18 NIV84 Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years." - You need to be in the place you need to be to see the promise of God. – God want to use every one of us!

“The Revelation at Christmas” – “A Practical Profile of God” – “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” ~~ Andy Williams ~~ - 1 Relationships Matter: *A relationship is the way two or more people are connected, or the way they behave toward each other. * Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – 2 Family is Priceless: * Genesis 2:18a The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. – 3 Your life matters to God: *2Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 4” – “For Maturing Audience – Noah’s Ark” – Primary Scripture Passage: Ephesians 4:11-15 4:13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. *The story of Noah’s is Ark is about the Future. * Salvation is rooted in our personal walk with God. * People will fail you but God will never fail you. * The Ark is the Body of Christ in this Day and Age. * It is Time to Build and Ark! - Genesis 6 – Noah and the Flood. * Noah Genesis 6:8-9 ** A righteous man ** Blameless among the people of time ** He walked with God * Genesis 6:22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him. - Today These Are our Reality 1 Jesus Offers Forgiveness & New Life To All 2 He’s Got You – No Matter Your Issue/Concern 3. He Wants To Shine Through You – Draws Others 4. He Can Heal, Restore, Set Free, And Make You Whole

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 3” – “For Maturing Audience – David and Goliath” – Ephesians 4:13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. * Faith/Fear – Fear nullifies one’s faith (Binds and Paralyzes) * True Spiritual Maturity – It’s not about Me. * The word of God should make the rules you live by. * There comes a time to set your Faith in Action. * It’s not what you hear but how you hear it. * It’s not about me. God does not serve me, I serve Him.

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 2” – “For Maturing Audiences Ephesians 4:11-13” – What is our destiny? That God get glory out of our lives! - Profile #2 Daniel in the lion’s den. – Daniel’s Character and Witness: Daniel 6:4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. – The Road Map of Good to Evil: Isaiah 5:20 ESV Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! – “First we overlook evil. Then we permit evil, then we legalize evil. Then we promote evil. Then we celebrate evil. Then we persecute those who still call it evil.” - MAY OUR PRAYER – OUR GREATEST DESIRE BE: That God Would … GET GLORY Out of Our LIVES – TESTIMONY - FELLOWSHIP. ARE YOU WILLING TO MAKE THAT YOUR PRAYER TODAY?

“Profiles of Courage and Faith 1” – “Faith not Fear” - For Maturing Audiences Ephesians - Ephesians 4:11-13 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. - * Epidemic of Fear: 2 Timothy 1:7 1 Fear can control you. 2 Combat fear by being informed. * Full Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-13 - Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Image – Hear how this relates to what is going on today. - Our Action Steps Need to Be: 1 Know Who You Are 2 Know What and in Whom you believe 3 Get into the Fellowship – Join with others!