Another One Bites The Dust

Lamentations 3:22-23

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” - Jim Rohn

The new year is an opportunity for:

1. Another Chance
2. Another Heart
3. Another Life

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Joy To The World

Psalm 98; Luke 2:8-12

"Joy To The World" shows us what Christ can do in us.

We create Heart Space for King Jesus

So he can reign in us as savior

Jesus comes to make his blessings flow

And we experience the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love.

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The Lyrics of Christmas: Little Drummer Boy

Luke 2:8-20

The lyrics of "LIttle Drummer Boy" teach us about who we are

“I have no gift to bring that’s fit to give a king”

“Shall I play for you”

“Then he smiled at me. Me and my drum.”

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O Holy Night

Luke 2:1-7

What the song "O Holy Night" tells us about Christmas

• “O holy night”
• “It is the night of our dear savior’s birth”
• “Long lay the world in sin and error pining”
• “‘Til he appeared and the souls felt its worth”
• “For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn”
• “O night divine”

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Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Our generosity declares our thankfulness

3 Mistakes People Make in Regard to Generosity

• Thinking it’s an option
• Thinking it’s only about money
• Thinking it doesn’t have to include money

3 Ways to Start Being Generous

• Realize you’ve freely received
• Find a place you can start
• Realize how rich Jesus has already made you

*BONUS*

3 Bonus Areas to Start Being Generous In

• Grace
• Forgiveness
• Praise

3 Areas to Start Being Stingy In

• Opinion
• Gossip
• Judgment/Critique

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Worship

Psalms 96

We thank God through the way we worship him

• Sing a New Song
• Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise
• Rejoice, be glad, resound, be jubilant, sing for joy

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I’m Going to Change

Ephesians 4:20-32

How to change yourself for God

Romans 2:4

If you want to affect change in your life:

Go on the hunt:

• Find the contradictions
• Find the comforts
• Find the crevices

Ditch the hiding places:

• Lose the epithets
• Leave the entourages
• Forget the excuses

Decide your destination:

• Make the choice
• Endure the challenge
• Begin the charge

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Remember Me

1 Corinthians 11:23-29

The Thanksgiving season reminds us to remember Christ

• Remember that he keeps his word
• Remember how deeply he loves us
• Remember the lengths he was willing to go
• Remember that he wants to be loved back
• Remember that he challenges us to do the same thing

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

1 Samuel 28:3-20

Our ghosts need to be exorcised

“Ghosts” that we deal with today:

• Ghosts of Past Mistakes
• Ghosts of Past Sins
• Ghosts of Past Hurts

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Demon Fodder: It Ain’t Magic

Acts 19:8-16

“You will receive power when you he Holy Spirit comes on you…” (Acts 1:8a)

If the power available to us isn’t just magic; isn’t just something we conjure up, what do we need to access it?

• The blood of Jesus (relationship)
• Eyes of faith
• The heart of a follower

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Missionaries from the Philippines share about their ministry.

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The Living Dead

What do we have in common with the living dead?

John 11:17-26; 38-44

Are you one of the “living dead?”

The grave no longer had power over the living dead. 

The living dead are a bit out of place. 

The living dead are singular in purpose.

The living dead are fearless

The living dead are virtually unstoppable.

Football Sunday

What does football say about our spiritual walk?

Colossians 3:12-14

Clothe yourselves

Stick to the Plan

Remember the Goal

One Life

Hebrews 9:24-28

You have one life

They have one life

We have limited opportunity

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One Encounter

Acts 9:1-19a

• God’s will
• God’s mission
• God's people

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One Reason - Part 2

Psalm 19:1-4

Science!

Evidences of a finely tuned universe designed for life on Earth:

The Sun

The Moon

The Earth

How many coincidences does it take to be something more?

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One Reason

1 Peter 3:8-15

• The Bible gives the best explanation of me
• The Bible provides the best explanation of reality
• The Bible is consistent in its explanation and philosophy

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Treasure Hunt

Matthew 13:44-46

• God is a Treasure

• You are a treasure

• “They” are are treasure

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Mexico Mission

Our Missionary Nicky Peña shares about her ministry in Mexico.

Support Nicky and Arnulfo's mission here: https://www.globalpartnersonline.org/missionary/wm04-0220/

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The Lion King Speaks Spiritual

Special guest speaker Caitlin Martin

1. Galatians 2:20 - “You have forgotten who you are, and so have forgotten me.”
2. Colossians 3:1-3 - “You are more than what you have become.”
3. 1 Corinthians 12:27 - “You must take your place in the circle of life.” - 
4. John 14:26 - “You can either run from it or learn from it.”

Romans 8:26

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Fear Of Missing Out

Genesis 39:1-12

Sometimes we have a fear of missing out on things that weren’t actually designed for us to have or experience - temptation!

If you want to overcome temptation:

• Change your definition of “opportunity.”
• Recognize who the giver of the gift is.
• Trust God’s judgment.

What we should fear missing out on:

• Holiness
• His presence
• Heaven

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Be Thankful

Philippians 4:6-8

1. Worry about Nothing
2. 1. Matthew 6:34
   1. 1 Peter 5:7
3. Pray about everything
   1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
4. Thank God in all things

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Sunscreen

Deuteronomy 5:33 - 6:8

4 Common reasons we don’t wear sunscreen

1. It’s not convenient
2. We forgot
3. Vanity
4. It doesn’t feel good

3 Reasons we should wear sunscreen

1. Burns scars you
2. Ruins other joys
3. Invites death

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A Plan

Matthew 25:14-30

1. God resources everyone
2. God expects a return
3. There will be an accounting.

So what do we do?

1. Honor the general
2. Nurture the relationship
3. Take steps of faith

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 Purpose: Part II

John 13:1-7

1. Find it - John 13:3
2. Pursue it - John 5:19
3. Prioritize it - John 12:27-28
4. Live it - Luke 22:42

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Matthew 28:16-20

Purpose

John 13:1-7

Like Peter, sometimes we don’t realize what God is doing:

1. In our lives
2. With our lives
3. Through our lives

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Halfway There

Philippians 3:1

What did you start that’s fallen off?

Psalm 76:11

What should you have started?

Proverbs 22:3

What mid-course correction do you need to make?

Lamentations 3:40

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Pastor Ivan's journey and how to conquer feelings of inadequacy

- God does not call the qualified, but qualifies the called

- When you think you're unqualified, God comes through for you

Exodus 4:10-12

2nd Corinthians 3:5

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Christianity involves growth:

- in faith

- in maturity

- in Holiness

Colossians 2:6-15

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He is Risen

John 20:1-10

“He saw and believed.”

John 20:11-16

“If you have carried him away…”

John 21:15-17

“Do you love me?”

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Palm Sunday

John 12:12-15

“Jesus found a young donkey an sat on it…”

Matthew 21:1-3

“Jesus sent two of his disciples…”

Do you want to be part of Jesus’ story?

Luke 19:32-34

“The owners asked them…”

Are you willing to let Jesus use your treasure?”

Luke 19:35-36

“Some people spread their cloaks along the road…”

Are you willing to let Jesus trash your treasure?

Luke 19:37-40

“If they keep quiet the stones will cry out.”

Jesus doesn’t need you, he wants you.

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SPRING into Maturity

Luke 8:4-15

• Protect the seed
• Grow your roots
• Weed your heart

Make the Most of the Moment

Ephesians 5:15-17

• Don’t look back
• Look back to see forward
• Keep moving forward

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Matthew 15:1-20

• You are not meant to be a bad tree.
• You are meant to look good.
• You are meant to bear fruit.
• You are meant to be rooted in Christ.

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Spring

2 Peter 1:3-7

Allergies

• Different strokes for different folks

• The attractive nuisance.

• Develop some

Dormant Grass

• Dormant, not dead
• Dormant, not dead

Thick grass

• Try again
• Try it a different way

Time to weed

• How did it get this bad?
• Don’t let it get worse

• Don’t be overwhelmed.

Blooming flowers

• You were meant to shine

• Don’t stay a bud

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Joel 2:12-13

Even Now

Return to me

With all your heart

With fasting, mourning, and weeping

Share It

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

People who are loved are free to be generous people.

• We’re free to be generous with our time.
• We’re free to be generous with our blessings.
• We’re free to be generous with our love.

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Live Loved: Everyone's Invited

Matthew 22:1-10

His love for us is like a banquet

His love invites everyone.

God’s love is his grace

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Believe It

Luke 18:9-14

1. Don’t hide
2. Don’t stay
3. Don’t ask

Romans 8:37-39

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Live Loved: Accept It

John 3:16

• Accept that God Loves you like HE says he does.
• Stop living a defeated life
• Start taking control of your thoughts.

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Work it Out: Keep Going

Hebrews 10:19-25

Let us draw near to God.

Let us hold to hope.

Let us spur one another on

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Lose Weight

Philippians 3:1-14

Target your weight loss

• Forgive: their mistakes
• Confess: your mistakes
• Surrender: control to God

Watch your diet

• You are what you eat
• Everyone can’t eat the same things
• Not everything that tastes good is good for you.

Exercise

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Grow Stronger

John 14:1-12

If you want to grow stronger in your faith, you have to:

1. Put yourself in the right environment
2. Push yourself (beyond your limits)
3. Get a partner

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Work It Out

Philippians 1:27-2:13

• Have a plan
• Work out regularly and consistently
• Go all in
• Work hard

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