Christmas Gifts

Delivered on 12/01/2013

Part 1 of the series Christmas Gifts

Anyone who is feeling the weight of hopelessness in their lives needs to be reminded of what's been gifted to them by Christ... That gift is eternal hope, especially in the face of tragedy.

In this message, Pastor Gene Appel uses the book of Ruth to remind your members that Christ came to redeem each and every one of us. Not just the poor, not just the rich-everyone. Your members will discover that they can hold on to hope no matter how bad things get.

This sermon includes:

• MP3 audio of the message - Listen to how Pastor Gene Appel preached this message, noting his tone, pitch, speed, and other variations of delivery.
• Transcript - Follow along as you listen to the audio message and mark the document with your own notes and highlights.
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint) - Customize these slides to highlight certain parts/Scriptures in your message.
• Talk It Over Discussion Questions - Give these engaging, follow-up reflection questions to your small groups to discuss what they learned from your message in their weekly meetings.

Delivered on 12/08/2013

Part 2 of the series Christmas Gifts

Jesus eventually left us to join his Father in heaven... but before he did, he told his disciples that he would leave them with something that would bring peace to their hearts and minds.

He left us with the Holy Spirit. It is a gift that allows us to be at peace even in the most dire situations. Now, it's our job to spread the peace of the Holy Spirit to the rest of the world. This message from Pastor Derwin Gray will equip your members to share the authentic peace of the Holy Spirit with the people around them.

This sermon includes:

• MP3 audio of the message - Listen to how Pastor Derwin Gray preached this message, noting his tone, pitch, speed, and other variations of delivery.
• Transcript - Follow along as you listen to the audio message and mark the document with your own notes and highlights.
• Outlines (blank and with fill-ins) - Customize these outlines to your message and give them to your members to take notes as you preach.
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint) - Customize these slides to highlight certain parts/Scriptures in your message.
• Talk It Over Discussion Questions - Give these engaging, follow-up reflection questions to your small groups to discuss what they learned from your message in their weekly meetings.

Delivered on 12/15/2013

Part 3 of the series Christmas Gifts

As believers we are called to "always be joyful.” That's an easy thing to say, but life is tough! How can we possibly be joyful all the time?

This message from Pastor Tom Holladay will teach your members five truths that will always bring them joy and inspire them to put their trust in God. Sometimes it's difficult to trust God, but the eternal joy that comes through faith is more than worth it in the end.

This sermon includes:

• MP3 audio of the message - Listen to how Pastor Tom Holladay preached this message, noting his tone, pitch, speed, and other variations of delivery.
• Transcript - Follow along as you listen to the audio message and mark the document with your own notes and highlights.
• Outlines (blank and with fill-ins) - Customize these outlines to your message and give them to your members to take notes as you preach.
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint) - Customize these slides to highlight certain parts/Scriptures in your message.
• Talk It Over Discussion Questions - Give these engaging, follow-up reflection questions to your small groups to discuss what they learned from your message in their weekly meetings.