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REJOICE IN HOPE, BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION AND BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER (Romans 12:9-21)

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Marks of the true Christian Church – Love that is: Sincere (v9) Blessing (v14) Discerning (v9) Sympathetic (v15) Affectionate (v10) Harmonious (v16) Honouring (v10) Humble (v16) Enthusiastic (v11) Not Cursing (v14) Patient (v12) Not Repaying (v17) Generous (v13) Not Seeking Revenge (v19) Hospitable (v13) Not Overcome by Evil (v21) 1. REJOICE IN HOPE God’s King…

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SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH 4. The Shepherds’ Song (Luke 2:8-20) WHAT AN ARRIVAL

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WHO IS JESUS? Saviour Christ Lord WHAT DOES JESUS BRING? Peace Reconciliation HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND TO JESUS? Listen Up and Look Up Urgently and Personally Rejoice that the Extraordinary is being offered to the Ordinary

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SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH 3. Zechariah’s Song (Luke 1:57-79) FROM RELIGION TO REALITY

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    Look what’s in the Priest’s Postbag …  A) Something: Personal – (v68) Paying a Debt – (v68) Promised – (v69-70, 72-73) Powerful – (v71,74) Permanent – (v74-75) Prophesied – (76-78) Piercing – (v79) Peaceful – (v79)   B) This wonderful and threatening Gospel demands a change in us: From Tradition to Truth From…

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SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH 2. Rejoicing in God my Saviour (Luke 1:46-55)

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  A) What is God Like? – Let Mary Answer: He is MINDFUL (v48) He is MIGHTY (v49) He is MERCIFUL (v50)   B) How Should We Respond? – Let Mary Teach Us: With careful THOUGHT With growing FAITH With deepening WONDER

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REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES 11. CHRISTIANITY IS COUNTER-CULTURAL (Matthew 5:1-16)

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There were no ordered points in Mike’s outline as he was summarising previous messages in the series and using a variety of quotes to demonstrate how real Christianity is counter-cultural and that we really do have to stand out. Below are those quotes which he used: 1. “Probably the greatest tragedy of the church throughout…

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CONTENTMENT (Philippians 4:10-20)

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1. PRINCIPLES! Joyfulness (v10) Thankfulness (v14-18) Contentedness (v11-12) 2. PROMISES! “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (v13) “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (v19) 3. PRAISE! “To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (v20)