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12/8/2024Sunday AMPastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.The Gifts of Christmas - The Gift of Love1 John 4:7-121. To unwrap the gift of God's love, we must first accept it. (v.9-10)Supporting verses: Romans 5:8; John 1:122. To unwrap the gift of God's love, is to experience it. (v. 9)Supporting verses: 1 John 4:15-16; Romans 8:38-393. The unwrapped gift of God's love is to be shared. (v. 11-12)Supporting verses: Romans 13:8; 1 John 3:16; John 13:34-35"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not parish but have eternal life."(John 3:16, ESV)

Embracing the JOY of Jesus will transform our lives, not just during the Christmas season but all year round. Let's explore this truth, drawing inspiration from the story of the angels and the shepherds, who discovered the joy of saying "yes" to God's invitation. Let's unpack how joy is not just a fleeting emotion but a deep, intrinsic part of our relationship with Him. Whether you're navigating the complexities of life or facing moments of loneliness, this episode invites you to consider how accepting God's invitation can lead you to a lasting and fulfilling joy.**********“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with JOY in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 NIVSEEK HIM: Devotion is Meeting with God in Our Own Lives! Christmas is known as the happiest time of the year, but what about the rest of the year? What gives us true happiness? Thing is, Jesus came at Christmas bringing the gift of His presence. This can fill us with joy at Christmas and always. Let's spend some time unwrapping the gift of joy through His Word!WHAT:  What is God saying through this Scripture? God doesn't just give occasional joy; He promises to fill us up with joy as we stay close to Him. He helps us know what paths to follow, and He gives us joy as we walk with Him along the way. ~ Does God sound like a generous gift giver in our key verse? What stands out to you from our verse? Where is joy found? WHY:  Why does this Scripture matter? The truth of our key verse mattered so much to the Apostle Peter that he recited it in his testimony centuries later (Acts 2:28). Joy in God's presence has mattered to generations of His people, and we can choose for this to matter to us, too. ~ How does this verse encourage you? What does God's presence feel like to you? What type of path do you want to walk?HOW: How does God want us to respond to this truth? Each of us gets to decide every day whether or not we will stay close to Jesus. Being in His presence means being mindful of Him, relying on Him, talking to Him and spending time with Him in His Word. This is His path that keeps us close to Him and will result in giving us joy. ~ How are you choosing to stay close to Jesus? How much joy do you have today? SPEAK HIM: Discipleship is Making God Known to Others! After Christmas, we put away the decorations, but the joy of God's presence can decorate our lives all year long. As we “Seek Him,” we can pray with joy (Philippians 1:4), ask for more joy (Psalm 86:4) and sing with joy, because “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:2a, 3 NIV). God's gift of joy is always available, and we can “open” this gift and experience His joy again and again. What's more, our joy with Him can overflow so that we “Speak Him” and share His joy with others, at Christmastime and always. ______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Exposing kids to investments early in life helps prepare them for successful financial lives. As we enter the holiday season, we break down ways to give stocks and cryptocurrency as gifts to the young people in your life.

Sunday sermon 21/1/24Pastor Steve HankinsLuke 1:26-331.The Lord's word presents the gift of hope to us. (v.32-33)     (Genesis 3:15; Hebrews 2:14; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6)2. Fulfilled prophecy is the assurance of the gift of hope. (v.31-35)     (Matthew 1:23; 1 Peter 1:3)3.The gift of hope guarantees a glorious eternal future (v. 32-33, 37)     (John 3:16; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 20:6)"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," (1 Peter 1:3, ESV)

The spirit of Christmas The gift of peace Luke 2vs12-14 John 14v27 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bolwm/support

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A VISION FOR CHRISTMAS: The Gist Of Christmas (CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE) REVELATION 21:1-6 Randy Lovelace| December 17, 2023

Closing the Year, Opening the Future: Join me as we bravely gaze back at 2023 and ahead to the untapped potentials of 2024 on the Live Fearlessly Free podcast. Dare to ask yourself the hard questions brought up during this risky reflection and set yourself on a path to purpose and abundance. Warning: You may end up committed to changing your life! Here's a list of thought-provoking questions to facilitate reflecting on the past year and planning for the next: 1. What message does father have for you in 2024? 2. Where are you settling in life? 3. How can you add more of your true self into your life and your business? 4. What skills or talents are you not using? 5. Who can you forgive? 6. What opportunities can you let go of? 7. What have you been avoiding out of fear? 8. What risks can you take even in the face of fear? 9. What does your business or life want that you are not currently giving it? 10. What are you committing to change? 11. What went right in 2023? 12. Picture 2024; what does it look like to you?

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In this festive episode of "Live Fearlessly Free," host Heather Bunch discusses how to elevate your holiday experience and make it more meaningful, present, and less stressful. Heather offers strategies to fully embrace the spirit of Christmas and to ensure it is a joyful time rather than a period of tension or disappointment. She also shares insight on her upcoming book release.

Check out this amazing message on expectant hope! Hope isn't a wishful waiting, but an anticipation that God will show up! Listen now & be encourage.

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Looking for Christmas podcasts? We curated some of our favorite episodes just for you here! Get your free 25 Days of Christmas activity guide for your family here Wondering if you should wrap up that new phone for your child this Christmas? Before you do, listen to this episode as Arlene shares two big ideas for living in an intentional tech home. If you can use technology to help your kids and not hurt them, that will be a huge gift you can bring to your family this Christmas and beyond. Arlene talks about: 3:00 I had no intention of hurting her but I did 6:10 Don't wait for tech to clean up its act 9:10 Picture a snow globe. What would the ideal amount of tech in your home look like? 13:00 Tech as a last resort, not as a first resort 16:50 Wrap this instead of a phone up for Christmas 18:25 Delay, delay, delay - the longer, the better 23:00 Is your child's circadian rhythm working? 27:55 What do you want Christmas day to look like in your home with technology? 28:50 Does this help future me? 32:35 My suggested age(s) to get a smartphone Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, a speaker, and author of nine books including Parents Rising and Screen Kids. Learn more about Arlene on her website arlenepellicane.com and find out about her latest offerings at Happy Home University. You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

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Seeing Christmas thru God's eyes is to know that He sent His Son as a GIFT to us

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November 26, 2023 - The Gifts of Christmas: The Gift of Giving

A visually stunning multi-media event, The Gift of Christmas at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas has become a community tradition attended by thousands each year. Go behind the scenes of production as Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com interviews the Prestonwood creative leaders Michael Neale, Andy Pearson, and Bryan Bailey to discuss the mindset, collaboration and planning of a successful church Christmas program. Church media creatives of both large and small churches will glean inside tips to tailor your next Christmas event for the talents within your congregation.  Sharing on this podcast:Michael Neal, Worship Pastor In-Residence, Prestonwood ChurchAndy Pearson, Director of NextGen Worship/Creative Production, Prestonwood ChurchBryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood Church  Please like, comment below, and share this video!  Get my book: Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry and YouSupport the mission of The Influence Lab! With your generous donation of $35.00 or more, receive a copy of Phil's book as a special “thank you.” Donate here: https://influencelab.com Also available on Amazon: Print and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Audio: https://amzn.to/3mQDOwe (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) The Phil Cooke Podcast and YouTube Channel*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com  *More About This Episode* How to Stage a Spectacular Church Christmas Event: Interview with Prestonwood Church Creatives About The Gift of Christmas The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year. This visually stunning multimedia event is complete with special effects, a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, camels and kings, flying angels and eye-popping virtual scenery. At the heart of this production is the simple story of Christmas—the manger, shepherds, Joseph and Mary, the Christ child—and the glorious hope we have in our Savior. Find out more: https://prestonwoodgoc.org

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What are your spiritual expectations for Christmas? What does it look like for us to elevate our expectations to the promises of Christmas?This message shows how light always leads to repentance. However, repentance is widely misunderstood. This message attempts to show that repentance is more relational than intellectual. Ultimately, it's about restoring the relationship. Once our relationship is restored everything else become light and easy. Listen to this message and discover all the gifts of Christmas, but especially the invitation to open a gift that is light and easy. 

Life seems to becoming increasingly complex. In a world that is so chaotic, divided and violent, it can be easy to let the intensity and anxiety drown our souls and warp our perspectives. This year, we are simply returning to the Christmas story not because we need new information, but because we need to be reminded that in the coming of Jesus Christ, heaven is coming to earth. We remember that we know the end of the story when God makes all things new, and right and good. As we anchor ourselves in this remembrance, it allows us to simply rest, be simply joyful and simply be as we simply celebrate Christmas.  Learn more and fill out the Connect Card via our digital bulletin:  https://www.lifechurchlivonia.org/digitalbulletin  To Give to LifeChurch Livonia: https://lifechurchlivonia.churchcenter.com/giving  Give via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lifechurchlivonia  Give to our Home Campaign: https://www.lifechurchlivonia.org/home-campaign

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We treasure hand-picked gifts from those we love. They're valuable and important because they're meant just for us. And one gift meant so much that it forever changed the course of history. The story of this gift is one worth sharing.

It's the first Sunday of advent! This week we kick off our Christmas series with a message of hope. For full sermons go to YouTube.com/gtmoncton Follow our socials to stay up to date: Instagram: @gtmoncton Facebook: @GTCMoncton

Pastor Greg concludes our Christmas series with this sermon on the gift of Peace the world received through Jesus and what that means for us today.

We pick up our study of the life of Abraham where we left off. If the first part of the story was about Abraham's stumbling faith, the balance of the story is about the maturing of Abraham's faith, as it is put to the test in profound ways, refined as if by fire.

The Gifts of Christmas - The Gift of a Changed Life / 12.19.21 / Tim Perkins

Christmas shopping is all wrapped up (or should be, at least). It's now time to think about a gift for yourself. Not just any gift, though, but a gift that will actually help you reach your goals and move you closer to your dreams. There is one trait that nearly every uber-successful person shares and that is an intense thirst for knowledge. They all set aside time every day to read (usually early in the morning). If you are looking for a great New Year's Resolution to kick start your efforts toward making 2022 your most successful year ever, upping your reading is one of the best. The problem is that there are so many good books out there, it's hard to know where to start. In today's episode, we recommend some excellent choices to address the weaknesses that are keeping you from getting to where you want to be.

Christmas shopping is all wrapped up (or should be, at least). It's now time to think about a gift for yourself. Not just any gift, though, but a gift that will actually help you reach your goals and move you closer to your dreams. There is one trait that nearly every uber-successful person shares and that is an intense thirst for knowledge. They all set aside time every day to read (usually early in the morning). If you are looking for a great New Year's Resolution to kick start your efforts toward making 2022 your most successful year ever, upping your reading is one of the best. The problem is that there are so many good books out there, it's hard to know where to start. In today's episode, we recommend some excellent choices to address the weaknesses that are keeping you from getting to where you want to be.

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Ephesians 2:8 • Jon Krick

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