{"id":5104,"date":"2015-12-21T08:47:17","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T13:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/?p=5104"},"modified":"2015-12-21T08:47:17","modified_gmt":"2015-12-21T13:47:17","slug":"life-after-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/2015\/12\/life-after-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Life After Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"deck<\/a>SERIES:\u00a0 Deck the Halls
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TITLE:\u00a0 Life After Christmas
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Scripture: Lk.1:11-15 (Joy); Matt.1:18-21 (Love); Lk.1:30-33 (Hope); Lk.2:13-14 (Peace)
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I.\u00a0\u00a0 EXPERIENCE JOY \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s presence<\/strong><\/span>) is revealed.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s comfort<\/strong><\/span>) is experienced.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s provision<\/strong><\/span>) is realized.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s grace<\/strong><\/span>) is embraced.<\/p>\n

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II.\u00a0\u00a0 OVERFLOW WITH LOVE \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Love (covers sin<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Love (listens to God<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Love (believes God<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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FIND HOPE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hope (meets us<\/strong><\/span>) where we are.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hope (overcomes<\/strong><\/span>) obstacles.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hope (brings a plan<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hope is received (by faith<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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EXUDE PEACE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\n\u201cDon\u2019t be anxious about anything\u2026And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.\u201d\u00a0 Phil.4:6<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK:\u00a0 2016 Theme: \u201cIt is Written\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBelow the Waterline\u201d- Exodus 33:12-33<\/p>\n

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SERIES:\u00a0 Deck the Halls TITLE:\u00a0 Life After Christmas Scripture: Lk.1:11-15 (Joy); Matt.1:18-21 (Love); Lk.1:30-33 (Hope); Lk.2:13-14 (Peace)   I.\u00a0\u00a0 EXPERIENCE JOY \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s presence) is revealed. 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s comfort) is experienced. 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can have joy when (God\u2019s provision) is realized. 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We can … <\/p>\n

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