O the Bountiful BlessingsEph 1:3-10, others
2010 2011
Christmas is like a doorway.
thanksgiving invocation
Enjoy the
blessings !
past
present
future
Christmas is a special holiday season filled with opportunities for enjoying the blessings of the GOSPEL.
Introduction
• Christ is our wise Head • Christ models gracious, self-sacrificing leadership• We will have all our needs met in Him• We are connected in unity for the glory of the Head
Ephesians 5:22-24
• “Now may the GRACE AND PEACE from our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our loving Head, establish you and your family as you follow His leading in 2011; And in so doing to Him, be the GLORY forever and ever, Amen.”
1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
• Christ is our Coach• Christ is helping us to increase, abound and improve• Christ is restoring, confirming, strengthening, and establishing us
• “Now may the GRACE AND PEACE from our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Perfecter and Finisher, minister to you and develop your spiritual life in 2011; to Him, be the GLORY forever and ever, Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17
• Christ is our King• Christ is almost too good to be true!• All of my life is an act of humble, submitted, totally devoted, worship and service
• “Now may the GRACE AND PEACE from our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Living King, empower you with spiritual gifts for His service and worship in 2011; to Him, be the GLORY forever and ever, Amen.”
The gospel is a good gift from the hand of
a good God!