Sunday, January 3, 2016 a.m. Service

Luke 10; Luke 16
Rev. Joseph Marshall

As Christians...
What motivates our behavior?

What is our motivation for reaching the lost?
"Reaching people is one of the core marks of disciple-making!"

I.    The Call from Above
          The Great Commandment and the Great Commission
            Example of Peter:  John 21:15-25
II.   The Call from Below
            Example of Lazarus and the Rich Man:  Luke 16:19-31
III.  The Call from Without
           Example of Paul and the Macedonian Call:  Acts 16:6-40
IV.  The Call from Within
           The Holy Spirit transforms our hearts and minds into the likeness of Jesus, giving us an internal motivation to do the will of the Father!

Closing Application:
What is my "Spiritual Resolution" for 2016?
Will you commit to join TGBC to reaching the lost in 2016?
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 a.m. Service

Luke 2:23-35
Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Song of Simeon is the Fifth Christmas Carol!

Who is Simeon?

I.   Characteristics of the Christ-Centered Singer
          A.  Sought the Son of God (25)
          B.  Brought by the Spirit of God (26-27)
          C.  Wrought by the Word of God (28-32)
          D.  Taught the Will of God (33-35)
II.  Characteristics of the Christ-Centered Song - Why did Simeon burst into song?
          A.  Praise Him for His Promise
          B.  Praise Him for His Position
          C.  Praise Him for His Peace
          D.  Praise Him for His Preparation
          E.  Praise Him for His Purpose

Today's Challenge:
It's all about the condition of the heart!
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 a.m. Service

Luke 2:8-20
Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Angel's Song is the 4th Christmas Carol!

Why does the angel go to the shepherds?
Why do we sing songs?
What is the angel's message?

I.    The Angel's Consolation (2:10-11)
II.   The Angel's Confirmation (2:12, 15-18)
III.  The Angel's Consummation (2:13-14)
          A.  Message of Praise to God!
          B.  Message of Peace to Good-Willed Men!

There is no peace until you know peace!
Until you now the Prince of Peace, there will be no peace!
Luke 3:22

Today's Challenge:
Cradle the Christ-Child in your heart this Christmas!
My prayer is that God has put a song in your heart this Christmas!
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Sunday, December 13, 2015 a.m. Service

Luke 1:57-59
Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Song of Zacharias is the Third Christmas Carol

Why do we celebrate with singing? - God's gracious gift of salvation!

I.    Celebrate God's Activity in the Past (68-75)
II.   Celebrate God's Activity in the Present (76-77)
III.  Celebrate God's Activity in the Future (78-79)

Closing Application:
Do you know the Prince of Peace?  Do you have peace today?
Has God put a song in your heart this Christmas?
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Sunday, December 6, 2015 a.m. Service

Luke 1:46-56
Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Song of Mary is the Second Christmas Carol

Why magnify the Lord?

I.   The Blessing Upon His Servant (46-49a)
II.  The Birth of His Son (49b-55)
          A.  The Holy One (35, 49)
          B.  The Merciful One (50, 54)
          C.  The Mighty One (49, 51-53)
          D.  The Faithful One (54-55)

Today's Application:
Are you magnifying the Lord this Christmas?
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Sunday, November 29, 2015 a.m. Service

Luke 1:39-45
Rev. Joseph Marshall

The First 5 Christmas Carols
Let's examine how different people respond to the Lord's birth...
Song of Elizabeth:  Luke 1:39-45

Zacharias responds in unbelief!
Mary responds in belief!

I.    How does Elizabeth respond to the news?
            Elizabeth responds by Faith with Great Joy!
II.   Why does Elizabeth respond to the news?
          A.  Filled with God's Presence
          B.  Recognized God's Purpose
III.  In what ways does Elizabeth respond to the news?
            What does Elizabeth sing?  Elizabeth sings a Song of Blessing!
          A.  Blessed by the Faithfulness of God
          B.  Blessed by the Faith of Mary

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas...
We must sing of His blessings!  We must share in His blessings!
Has He put a song in your heart this Christmas?
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Sunday, November 22, 2015 a.m. Service

"Peter encourages the early Church to stand firm in the true grace of God"
I Peter 1:22-2:3
Rev. Joseph Marshall

How do we live in harmony with one another?

I.    By Sharing the Same Experience (1:23-25)
          A.  A Physical Life
          B.  A Spiritual Life
II.   By Sharing the Same Expression (1:22)
          A.  A Spiritual Love
          B.  A Sincere Love
          C.  A Striving Love
III.  By Sharing the Same Enjoyment (2:1-3)

Today's Challenge:
Are We Living in Harmony with One Another?
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