Sandhills Community Church Sermons

Generous Living
2 Corinthians 9:1 - 15 1. Call to __________________
For whom is Paul raising money?
The Corinthian church was _____________ compared to the Macedonian church.
2. __________________ to GenerosityWhat is the “small problem” here?
Paul wants them to give ______________, not because he’s sending accountability.
3. __________________ of GenerosityThe goal in farming:
The goal in generosity:
1/12/20
Do we see giving as a ____________ or an_____________________?
What does Proverbs 3:9 - 10 remind us?
Giving exposes whether or not we _____________ ________________.
Our Generous LivingWhat does Matthew 6:19 - 21 remind us?
We need to.....
Make a _______________
Invest ________________ and ________________

Mark Smith, President of Columbia International University 

Three Surprising Temptations to Face in 2020
Temptation # 1-Push the pedal of _________________
Solution:
Temptation # 2- To ignore your _________________
Solution:
Temptation # 3- Allow to spiritually _________________
Solution:
Prayer- John Eldredge’s 60 second daily pause Prayer for 2020

The Meaning of Christmas
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:46-55
What verse about the 1st Christmas gives us its meaning?
1)  The Meaning of Christmas - A _______________
Why do we need rescue?
Matthew 1:18-25
What do we know about the betrothal of Joseph and Mary?
What is significant about the reference to Joseph being a “son of David”?
Where do we find the Davidic Covenant?
What did it promise?
What does the name “Jesus” mean?
What does the name “Immanuel” mean?
Why is this significant to our salvation?
Luke 1:46-55  “The Magnificat”
Mary says her soul _______________ the Lord.
In verse 48, what does Mary mean by referring to her “humble estate”?
In general, what are the effects of “pride, might, and wealth”?
Practical Ideas...
 

Joy to the World
Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 2:1-14
1.  A Child is born.  He will be called…
Wonderful _______________ -
Mighty _______________ -
Everlasting _______________ -
Prince _______________  _______________ -
2.  Joy   _______________ _______________ World
What do we know about Bethlehem?
How did Joseph and Mary go “up” to Bethlehem if it is south of Galilee?
3.  The _______________  _______________  Joy
Is it likely Mary gave birth the evening they arrived?
Is it likely that Jesus was born on December 25th?
Is it likely that the local hotel had no room for them?
4.  Good News of _______________  _______________
What is significant about the shepherds of Luke 2?
What is the "good news”?
 
 

The Generous Heart
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Generosity is not a matter of the _______________, but of the _______________.
1.  Model of _______________
To what “grace” does Paul refer in verse 1?
What does James 1:2-4 remind us?
Both generosity, and the ability to humbly _______________, are learned traits.  
2.  _______________ in Generosity
Paul doesn’t mandate obedience, but _______________ it.
Verse 10 reminds us that those who give receive_______________.
3.  Tangible _______________
Reasons to Invest in the _______________  _______________
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 Music can be found on The Peace of Christmas album(Tawnya Langston/Jac Mandel). You can find it on Spotify. 

Advent Hope
2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Faithful to God
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
1.  A _______________ to God’s People
What is a “yoke”?
What does it mean to be "unequally yoked”?
2.  A Series of _______________
Who is Belial?
How are we God’s temple?
What are gods in our culture?
3.  Practical Implications:  _______________ & _______________
Relationships:
Lifestyle:
 

The Pause that Refreshes
2 Corinthians 5:21
What is…?
Doctrine -
Atonement -
Imputation -
Substitutionary Atonement -
Justification -
 
What does Romans 3:23-25 remind us?
Propitiation -
Did Jesus have to die?
What does Romans 5:1 remind us?
Redemption -
What is illustrated by the "2  buckets"?
Why does any of this matter?