ODF 12-23-18 AM. Filled with Christmas Wk3

Filled With Christ{mas}:  Peace

Luke 2:1-14

Theme:  For the listener to learn that the real feast of Christmas has nothing to do with food.  Many will feast this Christmas on food that will leave them hungry again.  The greater feast on Christmas is not the food that we eat but the Saviour we should worship!

Three Areas of Life That Steal Peace:

• When things happen suddenly
  
• When things happen frequently
  
• When things happen out of my control

I Feel Peace When:

• I feel peace when I experience conversion
• This is peace with God

• I feel peace when I experience covenant
• This is peace from God

• I feel peace when I experience confidence
• This is peace of God
  
  

Three Keys to Peace:

1. Acceptance
   
2. Focus
   
3. Gratitude

ODF 12-16-18 Filled with Christmas wk2

Hearers of the Word…

Filled With JOY {When I feel forgotten}

Luke 1:5-25

Theme:  Many will feast this Christmas  on food that will leave them hungry again.  This series is about feasting on the bread of life and feeding our souls this Christmas with the things that truly matter most.

I Feel Forgotten When:

• Righteousness goes unregarded
• Faithfulness goes unrewarded
• Time goes on unrelenting

Good News:  You are not forgotten!

When Do I feel Joy?

• When God's presence is revealed
• When I submit myself to walk in His ways

How Does Joy Happen?

• When Comfort is provided I feel Joy

Doers of the Word…

1. Describe a time in your life when you felt forgotten. What was your greatest struggle in relation to God?
2. Do you find it hard to serve God regardless of your circumstances?  Why or why not?
3. What do you sense God is waiting to fulfill in your life, family or church?  Will you be steadfast enough to have faith while you wait and work on what is in front of you?
4. Think about a time when you experienced trust godly Joy…. What was it that made that so special?
5. In what ways can you seek to comfort others in 2019?

ODF 12-09-18. Filled with Christmas wk1

Filled With Hope

Luke 1:26-35

Theme:  Many will feast this Christmas  on food that will leave them hungry again.  This series is about feasting on the bread of life and feeding our souls this Christmas with the things that truly matter most.

1. Hope  meets us where we are 
1. Gabriel Came in a time when Hopes were dashed
2. Gabriel came in a time when desperation was real

2. Hope overcomes all obstacles
1. God’s message overcomes all our trouble
   
3. Hope brings a plan
1. God’s plan includes the redemption of mankind
2. God has a forever plan that is perfect

4. Hope is received by faith 
1. Faith is to be personally exercised 

Statement of Truth:

Faith is believing the word of God, then acting upon, no matter how I feel, because God promises a good result.