How Can I Make a Difference?
(Matthew 5:13-14)

I. Repent personally (Nehemiah 1:4-10; Psalm 66:18)
II. Intercede passionately (James 5:16; 1 Timothy 2:1-2)
III. Act redemptively. (Matthew 5:16)
IV. Speak graciously (Ephesians 4:15; Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 3:15; Psalm 141:3)
V. Serve corporately (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Hebrews 10:24-25)

“What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life?”
(Mark 10:17-31)

I. The Encounter (Mark 10:17-22)
A. The Man’s Question (Mark 10:17; John 14:6; 1 John 5:20; John 17:3)
B. The Savior’s Challenge (Mark 10:18-19; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 3:4-8)
C. The Man’s Misconception (Mark 10:20; Romans 3:9-20)

II. The Education (Mark 8:35; 10:23-31)
A. The Poverty of Riches (Mark 10:23-27; 1 Timothy 6:10, 17; 1 Corinthians 2:14)
B. The Riches of Poverty (Mark 10:28-31; Matthew 19:27)

Five Blessings That Come from Reading God’s Word
(Psalm 1:1-2)

I. You will know God’s ways. (Proverbs 3:13,17; 8:32-35; Revelation 15:3; Deuteronomy 10:12; Psalm 1:1-2; 25:8-10)
II. God will guide you in His paths. (Isaiah 2:3; Proverbs 16:25; Jeremiah 6:16; John 14:6; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 48:17; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 32:8)
III. You will be thoroughly equipped and receive strength. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 18:30-36; Matthew 4:4; Job 23:13; Joshua 1:8)
IV. God will comfort and encourage you. (Romans 15:4; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:21; Psalm 119:28, 49-52)

Christmas Love
(Matthew 1:18-21; 1 Corinthians 13:13)

I. Joseph’s love for Mary (Matthew 1:18-19; 1 Corinthians 13:7)
II. Mary’s love for Jesus (Luke 2:6-7, 19, 34-35)
III. God’s love for sinners (Matthew 1:21; John 3:16-17; Romans 8:38-39)
IV. Our love for one another (1 John 4:10-11)

Christmas Joy
(Luke 2:8-12)

I. Jesus brings the joy of salvation. (Psalm 51:12; Isaiah 12:3; Matthew 2:9-10; Luke 1:39-45)
II. Joy leads to proclamation. (Luke 2:8-12, 15-18)
III. Joy leads to praise. (Luke 1:46-49, 2:20)

Christmas Peace
(Luke 2:13-14)

I. Jesus brings peace with God. (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 1:18-21; Luke 1:76-79; Romans 5:1)
II. Jesus brings peace with ourselves. (Luke 2:28-31; John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7)
III. Jesus brings peace with others. (Matthew 1:20; Ephesians 2:14; Colossians 3:15)
IV. Jesus will bring peace on earth. (Isaiah 2:4, 9:6-7, 11:6-9; Luke 2:13-14; Colossians 1:19-20)

Christmas Hope
(Matthew 1:22-23)

I. Hope in Christ helps us through times of waiting. (Isaiah 7:14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
II. Hope in Christ gives us endurance to go the distance. (Numbers 24:17; Isaiah 60:3; Matthew 2:1-2, 28:19; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
III. Hope in Christ does not disappoint. (Matthew 1:22-23; Luke 2:5-7; Romans 8:23-25, 10:11)

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I. Thank the Lord for His Good Gifts (James 1:17; 1 Chronicles 29:12-14; Philippians 4:12)
II. Thank the Lord for the People in Your Life (1 Corinthians 1:4; Acts 28:15)
III. Thank the Lord in the Midst of Difficult Circumstances (James 1:2-3; Daniel 6:10; Colossians 1:12)
IV. Thank the Lord for His Salvation in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 9:15; John 3:16)
V. Thank the Lord for His Continual Presence and Power (Philippians 2:13; Matthew 28:18,20; Ephesians 5:20)

“Let the Little Children Come to Me”
(Mark 10:13-16)

I. Our Responsibility to Children (Mark 10:13)

A. We are responsible to teach and train them. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Ephesians 6:4)

B. We are responsible to encourage them. (Ephesians 6:4; Psalm 145:4)

C. We are responsible to share the Gospel with them. (Mark 10:14; Psalm 51:5; Proverbs 22:15; 2 Timothy 3:15; 2 Samuel 12:23)

II. An Illustration of Salvation (Mark 10:15; Matthew 18:4; Ephesians 2:8-9)

III. An Illustration of the Savior (Mark 10:16; Mark 9:42: Isaiah 40:11; 49:15; Ephesians 2:13)

The Sanctity of Marriage
(Mark 10:1-12)

I. The Pharisees Question (Mark 10:1-2; Matthew 19:3; Psalm 119:89; 1 Peter 1:25; Matthew 24:35)

II. Jesus Answers (Mark 10:3-9; Matthew 19:7; 2 Timothy 3:16; Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4; Malachi 2:16)

III. Disciples Question (Mark 10:10-12; 2 Samuel 12:13; Matthew 19:9; 1 Corinthians 7:15; Psalm 103:8; Ephesians 5:28-33)