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God is faithful to his promises, 100%! The story of Horton and Mayzie's egg teaches us about keeping promises. Simeon's story in Luke 2:25-26 shows God's faithfulness in keeping his promises. As we make new year's promises to God, let's remember to be faithful like Horton and God, keeping our promises 100%.
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Sometimes we get so busy that we lose Jesus. The story of Matthew getting lost in a mall reminds us of when Jesus' parents lost Him in Jerusalem. Jesus was found in the temple, saying, "Didn't you know I had to be in My Father's house?" We can lose touch with Jesus, but He's always waiting for us. We can reconnect by praying, going to church, or reading the Bible. Luke 2:41-52.
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Mary and Joseph misplaced Jesus during the Feast of the Passover, only to find him in the temple, saying, "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" Luke 2:49. Like Jesus, we need to prioritize being in God's house, a place of worship, prayer, peace, love, and joy. When we lose sight of Him, we must retrace our steps and return to His house, where we can worship and find peace.
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Announcing the coming King, this lesson explores the concept of a fanfare, a loud, short piece of music played to announce the arrival of someone important, like a king. Unlike kings of old, Jesus' arrival was announced by John the Baptist's humble call to "Prepare the way for the Lord" (Luke 3:4-6). We celebrate Jesus, the King of Kings and Prince of Peace, with great fanfare, lighting the Advent wreath's candle of peace.
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Preparing for Christ's coming, this lesson asks, "Are you ready for Christmas?" and more importantly, "Are you ready for Christ?" John the Baptist's message in Luke 3:1-6 encourages us to prepare our hearts, making crooked ways straight and rough places smooth, by letting go of dishonesty, selfishness, and pride. Through prayer, God helps us smooth out rough places, making us ready for Jesus' coming.
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Christmas is a time of sharing with others, not just thinking of ourselves. John the Baptist taught people to repent and show it by sharing what they have, like giving a coat or food to someone in need. We can do the same by giving to organizations that help others, like the Salvation Army or mission offerings in our church. Let's show the true spirit of Christmas, remembering Jesus' teaching to help those in need. Luke 3:9-11.
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Joy is found in sharing, not in receiving gifts. A boy learned this when he felt upset about having fewer presents than his sister. His mom reminded him that Jesus is the greatest gift. John the Baptist taught that giving is better than receiving, and sharing what God has given us brings true joy. This Christmas, let's focus on giving to others and remembering Jesus' birth to experience real joy (Luke 3:7-18).
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Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of his ministry, and our baptism marks the beginning of our new life in Jesus. Just as Jesus received God's approval and the Holy Spirit, our baptism represents a new beginning, symbolizing our new life in Christ. Romans 6:4. Let's make the most of new beginnings through the power of the Holy Spirit, just like Jesus did at his baptism, as recorded in Luke 3:21-22.
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Jesus defeated Satan's temptations in the wilderness by answering with Scripture. We can follow His example by using God's word to resist temptation. Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread, worship him, and test God, but Jesus responded with Scripture, showing us how to defeat Satan. Let's remember to use God's word and follow Jesus' example in our lives (Luke 4:1-13).
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Jesus, a hometown boy from Nazareth, was rejected by his own people despite His miracles and good deeds. Like Del Ennis, a baseball player booed by his hometown fans, Jesus faced unacceptance. Luke 4:29-30 records the crowd's attempt to throw Him off a cliff. This story teaches us to be loyal and true to Jesus, even when others turn against Him, and to remember that He is not accepted by everyone, even in His own hometown.
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Jesus came to heal and forgive, bringing God's plan to make us whole again. He read from Isaiah 61, proclaiming freedom, sight, and release from suffering. Jesus fulfilled this Scripture, offering us joy and wholeness. We must put our trust in Him and follow His teachings. Luke 4:18-19, 21 reminds us that Jesus brings good news, freedom, and recovery of sight to all.
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Jesus calls us to "fish for people" just like He called Peter and his friends to leave their nets and follow Him. They were amazed by the abundant catch of fish, but Jesus wanted them to catch people for God's kingdom. We can trust Jesus to bring in the catch if we're faithful in sharing His love with others. (Luke 5:10-11)
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True happiness is found in Jesus, not in temporary things like money, food, entertainment, or popularity. Jesus teaches that trusting in God, seeking His righteousness, and finding comfort in Him brings true happiness. Don't chase fleeting bubbles of happiness; instead, look to your Heavenly Father as the source of true joy. (Luke 6:17-26)
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Jesus teaches us to prioritize following Him as the most important thing in life, despite potential costs like being excluded or talked about. He paid the price for our forgiveness and eternal life in heaven. We should focus on seeking Him, not wealth, happiness, or popularity, and trust that our reward will be great in heaven, as promised in Luke 6:22-23.
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Sharing God's love with others brings more love in return. In this lesson, children receive a free Kiss candy and can choose to keep it or give it away. As they share, they receive more Kisses. This illustrates Luke 6:38, "Give, and it will be given to you." God's love is freely given, and when we share it, we receive more in return, just like the Kisses.
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Jesus came to give us life, and today's story of Bethany Hamilton's miraculous recovery from a shark attack inspires us to have faith in God. In Luke 7:14-15, Jesus raises a young man from the dead, showing His power to overcome even death. Jesus wants us to experience a miraculous turnaround in our lives, giving us eternal life through faith in Him.
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A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to dinner, but an uninvited woman with a bad reputation crashed the party, showing her love for Jesus by washing his feet with tears and perfume. Jesus forgave her sins, teaching that those who are forgiven much show much love. We're called to reflect Jesus' love by showing our love for Him, just like the uninvited guest. (Luke 7:36-38)
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Jesus paid a debt we can never repay. A story about a boy's mistake and his father's forgiveness illustrates God's love and sacrifice. We all make mistakes, disobeying God's Word, which is sin. But God sent Jesus to die on the cross to pay for our sin. We can't repay Him, only say "Thank you" and show our love. (Luke 7:41-47)
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Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow him, just as he gave up everything for our salvation. The cross is more than a symbol, it's a reminder of God's love and our call to surrender our lives to Jesus. Luke 9:23-24 teaches us to give up our own way, take up our cross daily, and follow him, promising that whoever loses their life for Jesus will save it.
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Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a mountaintop to pray, where His appearance changed and Moses and Elijah appeared. Peter wanted to stay, but Jesus showed them that this experience was a starting point, not a stopping place, for God's greatest gift - salvation through His death, burial, and resurrection (Luke 9:28-36).Summary of this sermon...
Following Jesus isn't always easy, as He didn't have a place to call His own. The story of a challenging camping trip illustrates the importance of perseverance when things get tough. Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow Him, even when faced with difficulties. Will we follow Him when the going gets rough? Luke 9:57-58 reminds us that Jesus had nowhere to lay His head, teaching us to trust and obey Him in all circumstances.
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Jesus calls us to follow Him, but we often make excuses. In Luke 9:57-62, Jesus encounters people who make excuses to delay following Him. We're reminded that following Jesus requires surrendering everything. Will we follow Jesus or make excuses? Let's pray to be willing to give up everything and follow Him, just as He calls us to do.
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Jesus calls us to bring in the harvest of souls, but many are "playing it safe" like the farmer who didn't plant crops. Luke 10:2 reminds us that the harvest is plentiful, but workers are few. We're called to be faithful workers, inviting others to church and sharing Jesus' love, even when it's hard. Will you work for Jesus and bring people into God's kingdom?
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Jesus sends workers to bring in the harvest, just like He sent 72 followers in Luke 10:1-20. Unlike packing for a vacation, Jesus told them to take nothing, trusting in Him. We're called to share the good news about Jesus, relying on Him, not ourselves. The results depend on Jesus, not us.
