Andy Raatz Missionary to Moldova

Christmas Eve Serivce Pastor Ron Roberts

The Gift of Worship Grant Hill 1 Chronicles 16:28-29 why we worship: To minister to the Lord why we worship: To experience the authentic presence of God why we worship: To usher in true repentance why we worship: To release the manifestation(s) of Holy Spirit

The joy of pressing on Philippians 3:7-16 Like Zechariah: Press on when you don't understand Like Mary: Press on when you are mysifed by events Like Joseph: Press on when you really want to quit actions: Forget your personal accomlishments and trust God's righteousness actions: don't let your problems shackles for pressing on…

Joy Builders Philippians 2:19-30 1. being ________ not ________ 2. genuinely _________ for others 3. ________ to be a servant 4. coming _________ 5. putting the _________ of others first 6. should be treated with: _________ and _________

Readiness Put It on the Line Philippians 2:12-18 God works _________ – I work _________ My fear and trembling prevent _________ God Signs I am getting it right: 1. I don’t ________ about serving Him 2. I set a good ________ of pure and faultless living 3. I ________ my faith Being ‘poured out’ means being _________ by His will for my life _________ no matter what happens…

Readiness Bound Together Philippians 2:1-11 1. There is Joy in ________ Barriers: a. ________ b. ________ 2. There is joy from ¬¬________ 3. There is joy from His ________ a. God who became _______ b. God who ________ Himself c. God who was _______ d. God who _______ e. God who is ________

Boot Camp Tough Times Phillippians 1:27-30 1. Be _________ 2. Be _________ 3. Be _________ 4. Be _________ 5. Be _________

Steve Ekholm The Passion of the Christ towards children Mark 10:13-16 "whoever welcomes one of these little ones in my name welcomes me." -mark 9:37 1. The passopn of ___ _________ towards children Reflection: Parents, are you enthusiastic about attaching your children to Jesus? Are you passionate about the responsibility to disciple your children? 2. The passion of ___ _________ towards children Reflection: How is your attitude towards children? Are you one who welcomes children, or hinders them? 3. The passion of ________ towards children Reflection: Are you willing to make children's ministry a priority?…

Boot Camp Overflowing Joy Phillipians 1:22-26 1. My personal desire is ________ 2. My life should be about ________ 3. My focus should include the faith progress of those with whom I have _________ 4.My faith should deepen their ______ and ______

Boot Camp Fear Factor Phillipians 1:19-21 Defeating fear through: 1. Prayers of ________ 2. Help of the spirit of Christ Developing courage to face: 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ failure Deciding what is in the box Depending on joy as the outcome

The Bottom Line The Winning Team Philippians 1:12-18 1. advances the gospel 2. advances the gospel _________ 3. Reasons people don’t share their faith: a. Fear of _________ b. Fear of _________ c. Fear of _________ 4. advances the gospel with _________ 5. advances the gospel with _________

The Bottom line Solid Gold Life Philippians 1:7-11 A Soul at rest brings joy A solid gold life: 1. abounds in ____ 2. grows in _________ 3. lives in ______ 4. produces ______________

The Bottom line “Who’s Your Boss” Philippians 1:1-6 Pastor Ron Roberts 1.Joy is _________ to the gospel 2.Joy is a deep _________ of the heart 3.Joy is based on my _________ in Christ 4.Joy comes from knowing He ________ my life 5.Joy expects Him to ________ His work