Sermon Series: The _____ That Stole Christmas



Sermon Title: The Stress That Stole Christmas



Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20



Speaker: James Trumble



Big Idea: To reclaim peace in a stressful season, we need to stress the importance of the reason (Jesus!)



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In a stressful calling, Mary found peace in assurance



Faced with a stressful decision, Joseph found peace in obedience



In stressful circumstances, they found peace in God’s glory



The Problem: In the stress of the season we can fail to stress the importance of the reason



The Solution: To overcome stress in your life, re-stress the importance of your life in Christ
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The assurance of salvation



The obedience of faith



The Glory of the Lord
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The Bottomline: Make Jesus the CenterPEACE of your Christmas!
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<description>Sermon Series: The _____ That Stole Christmas Sermon Title: The Stress That Stole Christmas Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20 Speaker: James Trumble Big Idea: To reclaim peace in a stressful season, we need to stress the importance of the reason (Jesus!)
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Sermon Series: The _____ That Stole Christmas Sermon Title: The Stress That Stole Christmas Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20 Speaker: James Trumble Big Idea: To reclaim peace in a stressful season, we need to stress the importa

Sermon Series: The _____ That Stole Christmas



Sermon Title: The Stress That Stole Christmas



Sermon Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20



Speaker: James Trumble



Big Idea: To reclaim peace in a stressful season, we need to stress the importance of the reason (Jesus!)




In a stressful calling, Mary found peace in assurance



Faced with a stressful decision, Joseph found peace in obedience



In stressful circumstances, they found peace in God’s glory



The Problem: In the stress of the season we can fail to stress the importance of the reason



The Solution: To overcome stress in your life, re-stress the importance of your life in Christ

The assurance of salvation



The obedience of faith



The Glory of the Lord





The Bottomline: Make Jesus the CenterPEACE of your Christmas!





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The Stress that Stole Christmas

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A question and answer sermon (45:34-1:01:09) by Andy Bratton, addressing questions about giving, tithing, and financial stewardship. Key points include:
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Defining terms: An offering is anything given to help someone or God’s church, including time and giftedness. A tithe specifically means 10% (46:17-48:05).



Tithing as an Old Testament teaching: While tithing is an Old Testament teaching and part of the law, so are concepts like faith, love, grace, and mercy, which still apply today (49:01-52:01). Jesus did not abolish tithing but corrected the manner of tithing (52:22-54:50). Andy argues that 2 Corinthians 9:1-5, often used to suggest tithing is not required, is about “over and above” offerings for other churches, not a replacement for tithing (54:37-57:14).



Where to give offerings and tithes: Andy advocates bringing tithes to the church, citing Malachi 3:10 (58:11-59:59), which encourages bringing the full tithe to the storehouse for blessings. He views the church as the modern-day “storehouse” for crowdfunding God’s kingdom.



The example of Mary anointing Jesus: The story of Mary anointing Jesus with costly ointment (Mark 14:3-9) is used to illustrate that giving to God’s work is not a “waste” and that prioritizing giving to God is important (1:00:12-1:01:09).
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A question and answer sermon (45:34-1:01:09) by Andy Bratton, addressing questions about giving, tithing, and financial stewardship. Key points include:

Defining terms: An offering is anything given to help someone or God’s church, including time and giftedness. A tithe specifically means 10% (46:17-48:05).



Tithing as an Old Testament teaching: While tithing is an Old Testament teaching and part of the law, so are concepts like faith, love, grace, and mercy, which still apply today (49:01-52:01). Jesus did not abolish tithing but corrected the manner of tithing (52:22-54:50). Andy argues that 2 Corinthians 9:1-5, often used to suggest tithing is not required, is about “over and above” offerings for other churches, not a replacement for tithing (54:37-57:14).



Where to give offerings and tithes: Andy advocates bringing tithes to the church, citing Malachi 3:10 (58:11-59:59), which encourages bringing the full tithe to the storehouse for blessings. He views the church as the modern-day “storehouse” for crowdfunding God’s kingdom.



The example of Mary anointing Jesus: The story of Mary anointing Jesus with costly ointment (Mark 14:3-9) is used to illustrate that giving to God’s work is not a “waste” and that prioritizing giving to God is important (1:00:12-1:01:09).



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Investing in Life

Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom



Sermon Title: How to Love Mondays



Key Scripture: See below



Speaker: Andy Bratton



Big Idea:  In each giving situation, we see one thing; we give of our firsts. And we do it for the one who gave first.



From the Heart – Matthew 6:19-21



Identifying our Best – Genesis 4:1-7



Returning to God – Genesis 14:17-24




Simply Living – Genesis 28:20-22



Together with Others – Numbers 18:21-24



So my life reflects my gratitude – Luke 21:1-3
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<description>Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: How to Love Mondays Key Scripture: See below Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  In each giving situation, we see one thing; we give of our firsts. And we do it for the one who gave first. From the Heart – Matthew 6:19-21 Identifying our Best – Genesis 4:1-7 Returning to God – Genesis 14:17-24 Simply Living – Genesis 28:20-22 Together with Others – Numbers 18:21-24 So my life reflects my gratitude – Luke How COVID has affected us
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Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: How to Love Mondays Key Scripture: See below Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  In each giving situation, we see one thing; we give of our firsts. And we do it for the one who gave first. From the Heart

Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom



Sermon Title: How to Love Mondays



Key Scripture: See below



Speaker: Andy Bratton



Big Idea:  In each giving situation, we see one thing; we give of our firsts. And we do it for the one who gave first.



From the Heart – Matthew 6:19-21



Identifying our Best – Genesis 4:1-7



Returning to God – Genesis 14:17-24




Simply Living – Genesis 28:20-22



Together with Others – Numbers 18:21-24



So my life reflects my gratitude – Luke 21:1-3
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How to Love Mondays

Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom



Sermon Title: One Confused Mind



Key Scripture: Genesis and Proverbs



Speaker: Andy Bratton



Big Idea:  To participate in crowdfunding the Kingdom, we have to have faith and a plan.  Faith comes from hearing the Word of God; a plan is created by understanding what you’ve been given and how to manage it.



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Order from chaos starts internally.



It continues with discipline



It builds with wisdom.



It finishes with freedom.
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You may see a mess, but God sees a masterpiece.
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<description>Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: One Confused Mind Key Scripture: Genesis and Proverbs Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  To participate in crowdfunding the Kingdom, we have to have faith and a plan.  Faith comes from hearing the Word of God; a plan is created by understanding what you’ve been given and how to manage it. You may see a mess, but God sees a masterpiece.
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Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: One Confused Mind Key Scripture: Genesis and Proverbs Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  To participate in crowdfunding the Kingdom, we have to have faith and a plan.  Faith comes from hearing the Word

Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom



Sermon Title: One Confused Mind



Key Scripture: Genesis and Proverbs



Speaker: Andy Bratton



Big Idea:  To participate in crowdfunding the Kingdom, we have to have faith and a plan.  Faith comes from hearing the Word of God; a plan is created by understanding what you’ve been given and how to manage it.




Order from chaos starts internally.



It continues with discipline



It builds with wisdom.



It finishes with freedom.




You may see a mess, but God sees a masterpiece.
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One Confused Mind

Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom



Sermon Title: One Giant Wallet



Key Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18



Speaker: Andy Bratton



Big Idea:  Understanding the everything belongs to God frees us from worry and grants us great contentedness.



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Exodus 25:1-2



Ezra 2:68



Luke 8:1-3



1 Chronicles 28:10



1 Chronicles 29:1
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The campaign is about the recipient.
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1 Chronicles 29:2-5



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The campaign is looking for willing participants.
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1 Chronicles 29:6-9



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The campaign succeeds with many participants.
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1 Chronicles 29:10-13



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The participants give only what belongs to the recipient.
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1 Chronicles 28:20



When I give everything over to Him, He gives back what I need.
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<description>Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: One Giant Wallet Key Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Understanding the everything belongs to God frees us from worry and grants us great contentedness. 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 1 Chronicles 28:20 When I give everything over to Him, He gives back what I need.
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Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom Sermon Title: One Giant Wallet Key Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Understanding the everything belongs to God frees us from worry and grants us great contentedness. 1 Chronicles 29

Sermon Series:  Crowdfunding the Kingdom



Sermon Title: One Giant Wallet



Key Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-18



Speaker: Andy Bratton



Big Idea:  Understanding the everything belongs to God frees us from worry and grants us great contentedness.




Exodus 25:1-2



Ezra 2:68



Luke 8:1-3



1 Chronicles 28:10



1 Chronicles 29:1





The campaign is about the recipient.




1 Chronicles 29:2-5




The campaign is looking for willing participants.




1 Chronicles 29:6-9




The campaign succeeds with many participants.




1 Chronicles 29:10-13




The participants give only what belongs to the recipient.




1 Chronicles 28:20



When I give everything over to Him, He gives back what I need.
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One Giant Wallet

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