THEME: Uncharted
SERIES: Shedding Light on Christmas
TITLE: Keep Shining
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
I. CHRISTMAS PAST
A recap of this month: “Shedding Light on Christmas”
1. “The Light Has Dawned”- Isaiah 9:2-7
2. “The Unfiltered Light of Christmas”- Matthew 1
3. “This IS the Light”- John 1:1-14
4. “Dark Side/Light Side”- Luke 2: 10-11
Jesus was (born to die) in our place so that we who were dead would be (born again) to new life.
II. CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Peter reminds the followers of Christ they have (already been given) whatever they need to face (whatever they are facing).
We are who we are, not because someone (has bestowed it upon us), but because of what (God has given us). He gives us our (identity).
What is it that God has given us power to break free from?
1. (Fear)
2. (Regret)
3. (Discouragement)
4. (Denial)
5. (Desire for control).
NEXT WEEK: Theme: Unsinkable/ Series: An Anchor
Title: No Fear- Psalm 27:1
