New Life Church of Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Series - The Joys of Christmas Living
"Peace in Knowing" As believers, we have a peace that abides with us daily. So much talk of peace during Christmas, and yet it is likely one of the most chaotic times of the whole year. Let peace reign - at Christmas - all year!
Locations & Times
New Life Church
1611 Cheri Whitlock Dr, Siloam Springs, AR 72761, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Christians Are the Champions of Christmas.
A. He is our Savior and we are His presents.
B. Jesus life brought 'Tidings of great joy!'
* Aristotle says - follow my models
* Confucious says - follow my sayings
* Allah says - follow my philosophy
* Moses - follow my commandments
* Jesus - Follow ME!
A. He is our Savior and we are His presents.
B. Jesus life brought 'Tidings of great joy!'
* Aristotle says - follow my models
* Confucious says - follow my sayings
* Allah says - follow my philosophy
* Moses - follow my commandments
* Jesus - Follow ME!
Jesus Came to Give Us Holiness - Wholistic Salvation
A. Saving of the Soul
B. Saving of so much more...body, soul, spirit, relationships, family, future.
A. Saving of the Soul
B. Saving of so much more...body, soul, spirit, relationships, family, future.
Living in Christmas Peace
A. There is an ongoing paradox in Christmas carols. They are written about peace...comfort...joy...silent night...holiness...and yet they are sung amidst a over-commercialized, angry season!
B. We can know the Prince of Peace.
A. There is an ongoing paradox in Christmas carols. They are written about peace...comfort...joy...silent night...holiness...and yet they are sung amidst a over-commercialized, angry season!
B. We can know the Prince of Peace.
1. Peace in Knowing the Limitations of the Present Will Not Last:
* We spread ourselves too thin.
* When deciding which bases to cover - seek first the Kingdom.
* Keep yourself (emotions, finances, energies) in check.
* Find peace in knowing what is coming.
* We spread ourselves too thin.
* When deciding which bases to cover - seek first the Kingdom.
* Keep yourself (emotions, finances, energies) in check.
* Find peace in knowing what is coming.
2. Peace in Believeing the Pain of Today Will Give Way to Joy in the Mornint.
* Christmas teaches that the plan of God, including joy, will triumph.
* Why did Mary travel with Joseph to register for census?
* Christmas teaches that the plan of God, including joy, will triumph.
* Why did Mary travel with Joseph to register for census?
* Because of 'mercy-killings' in their day.
* Mary and Joseph were the first to suffer for the gospel.
* Mary and Joseph were the first to suffer for the gospel.
3. Peace in Trusting the Complexity of the Moment Has a Greater Meaning.
At Christmas the core beliefs of people show up:
a. Golden Rule: "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
b. Silver Rule: "do unto others AS they do unto you."
c. Iron Rule: "do unto others BEFORE they do unto you."
d. Platinum Rule: "do unto others as THEY would have you do unto them.
e. Titanium Rule: (JESUS) "love one another as I have loved you."
** Peace can come in finding it is more blessed to give.
At Christmas the core beliefs of people show up:
a. Golden Rule: "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
b. Silver Rule: "do unto others AS they do unto you."
c. Iron Rule: "do unto others BEFORE they do unto you."
d. Platinum Rule: "do unto others as THEY would have you do unto them.
e. Titanium Rule: (JESUS) "love one another as I have loved you."
** Peace can come in finding it is more blessed to give.
Protect the Dream:
Whatever God has shown you or spoken to you...protect it. You have a purpose. Something is to be birthed through your life.
Don't get caught up in the craze of Christmas. Life in the Peace that surpasses understanding.
Live the Joys of Christmas...every day.
Whatever God has shown you or spoken to you...protect it. You have a purpose. Something is to be birthed through your life.
Don't get caught up in the craze of Christmas. Life in the Peace that surpasses understanding.
Live the Joys of Christmas...every day.