Jesus had a great blessing and a background.  But could He resist temptation? How did He succeed where so many have failed?
What is the example He has given for how to be successful in overcoming temptation?

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This Christmas, what gift can you give to someone in light of the gift God has given you?

Great gifts are ones that are given generously.  But what does giving generously mean?  Jesus says it’s actually more than the size of the gift, it’s the attitude of the giver.

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Love really does make the world go around, but what does it look like?

If you were to dress love up in clothing, what would love wear?  What would love not wear?

How are you doing in being a person that fits the description of love?

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What is the most excellent thing for any church?

It’s love.

But not the love we might expect.  It goes deeper than we ever thought possible.

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It’s important to prepare for church, because things you do on a regular basis have the potential to become routine… mundane… mindless.

When church becomes routine we sin against Jesus Christ.

How can we prepare for church?

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What are spiritual gifts?  Why where they given?  How should I use them? Are there more important gifts than others?

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Dress codes annoy most people.  It conflicts with individuality and freedom of expression.

But everywhere you go, there is a dress code, including church.  What does it mean to have God’s dress code?

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Everyone has a system to solve problems.  It may be a conscious series of steps or a subconscious set.  We’ve all got a system.  But there’s one question that trumps them all, one that can help us filter all of life’s decisions into the best possible outcome.

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Sometimes people misunderstand our words, our behavior and our lifestyle.  We all want to be clearly understood because it makes life a little easier.  But it’s ok to be misunderstood when it happens for a good reason.  It’s ok to be misunderstood when it happens for the sake of the message about Jesus.

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How do you make good decisions ethically?  The key is to remember that you are not making decisions that only affect yourself.  Part of the decision making process is to ask how my decision will affect the lives of others.

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