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Preparing for Christmas ~ Christmas Parties

Zephaniah 3:14-20

Pastor Bob Hiller
12/13/2015

Series: Preparing for Christmas

Sermon Video:

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/tnVnseIM9Kc

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."

1. The church is a people gathered by God to ____________ our sins, ____________ his gifts, and ____________ his praises.

2. Too often we Christians aren't defined by ____________ but by our ____________ of others.

3. God sings over you because he ____________ you and ____________ you into his people.


Scripture Readings
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 7:18-28


Continue the Conversation

To help you apply the sermon here are some questions to talk over with your friends and family.

1. Take out the computer and search for ugly Christmas sweaters. You're welcome.

2. Why do you think the church has a reputation for being judgmental? Is that deserved? What can you do to counter that reputation?

3. How do you balance standing up against what is sinful while, at the same time, pointing people to a God of forgiveness? Discuss.

4. Who do you know who needs to be welcomed into God's church to hear of their forgiveness?

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