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*Suggested Preaching Program for*
December
*•   Sunday Mornings*
“The Coming of Christ” is the theme for the first three morning Services.
The last Sunday morning makes a suggestion concerning necessary preparation for facing the New Year.
*•   Sunday Evenings*
“Perils to Avoid” is the theme for the Sunday evening Services.
*•   Wednesday Evenings*
Continue the messages based on our Lord’s invitation “Follow me.”
*Wednesday Evening, December 2*
*/Title:/* Follow Me to the Valley to Serve
*/Text:/* “He saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” *(Matt.
4:19)*.
*/Scripture Reading:/* Luke 9:37 – 42
*Introduction*
Preceding this incident at the foot of the mountain, the three apostles had experienced a unique revelation of the deity of Jesus.
For a short time, the glory of God shone forth through the veil of human flesh.
In attempting to describe this experience, John recorded, “and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).
This was both a terrifying and an awe-inspiring experience that brought a strange delight to the heart to the extent that Peter suggested, “Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias” (Luke 9:33).
Peter, and perhaps the other two apostles also, had a desire to continue this heavenly experience and converse.
Many of us can sympathize with Peter, for we have had moments of high inspiration and spiritual ecstasy that we have wished to prolong indefinitely.
Perhaps it was during a time of evangelistic Services or at a youth camp.
Some have been rather distressed because of the inability to perpetuate this high state of spiritual awareness and joy.
While it is normal for us to desire such a state, it is both interesting and profitable to note that if we truly follow Jesus, he will also lead us down from the top of the mountain into the valley where human need and human suffering are so prevalent.
Jesus the Savior would have us know that the inward satisfaction and delight that come as a result of communion with God is not to be considered as an end in itself.
These moments of communion and conversation with God in prayer are to equip us to go out where human need cries out (Luke 9:38 – 39).
*I.
Jesus came to serve: “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).*
Jesus had defined his mission in terms of ministering to the needs of others.
In his daily activities, he went about this task of ministering to the needs of others with a sense of urgency.
He said, “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work” (John 9:4).
He ministered throughout the day and even until after nightfall.
The needy and the suffering continued to come to have their needs met by Jesus.
He gave himself unreservedly in Service to others.
It has been suggested that the best biography of the Savior ever written is found in Acts 10:38, where he is described as one “who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil.”
*II.
Christ would lead us to serve.*
Human nature has not changed.
People still desire to be great.
They hunger for status and position and recognition.
The apostles were guilty of desiring positions of prestige and prominence.
In recognition of this desire, Jesus said to the Twelve, “If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all and servant of all.”
On the night before he was to be crucified, he demonstrated dramatically his desire that his disciples follow him in unselfish Service.
He assumed the role of a servant and washed the feet of his disciples.
Then he said, “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Verily, verily, I say unto you.
The servant is not greater than his Lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him” (John 13:15 – 16).
      A.
/We can follow the example of Jesus in ministering to the sick (Mark 1:34)./
B.
/We can follow the example of Jesus in feeding the hungry (John 6:8/ /–/ /13; cf.
James 2:14/ /–/ /17)./
C.
/We can follow the example of Jesus in a ministry to the sorrowing (Mark 5:36/ /–/ /43)./
*III.
Created unto good works.*
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” (Eph.
2:10).
By inspiration the apostle declared unto the Ephesian Christians that they had been created in Christ Jesus for the purpose of performing or producing good works.
People who have been born of the Spirit of God have a greater capacity for compassion.
With the coming of the Holy Spirit into the heart, there is a desire not only to share the good news of God’s grace, but also a desire to be of help to others.
      A.
/Jesus loved people.
/As Christians it is possible for us to love even the unlovable.
We need to let God’s love fill our hearts and flow through us in ministries of mercy to those in need.
B.
/Love seeks to express itself.
/Christian love within the heart must demonstrate itself or dwindle and die.
*Conclusion*
To be a true follower of Jesus Christ is to invest time and talents and treasure and testimony in deeds of Service to others.
*Sunday Morning, December 6*
*/Title:/* The Uniqueness of the Christian Religion
*/Text:/* “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” *(John 14:6)*.
*/Scripture Reading:/* John 14:1 – 12
*/Hymns:/*  “Crown Him with Many Crowns,” Bridges
              “Jesus Is All the World to Me,” Thompson
              “Tell Me the Story of Jesus,” Crosby
*/Offertory Prayer:/* Today, holy Father, we bring the gold, frankincense, and myrrh of our tithes and offerings and present them to him who was born to be our King.
We ask your blessings on these contributions to the end that all people everywhere might hear the message of your grace and the gospel of your dear Son, Jesus Christ.
Help us to give after the pattern by which our Savior gave himself for us.
Amen.
*Introduction*
Some people look upon Christianity as an uninteresting negativism, and others look upon it as nothing more than pious, ethical behavior.
Some others equate a vague belief in God in combination with a mild humanitarian benevolence as Christianity.
Yet others consider any religious emotionalism as a demonstration of genuine Christianity.
It should be recognized that these shallow, superficial concepts are not synonymous with the faith that first awakened the world like a thousand trumpet blasts.
Genuine Christianity was and is a dynamic force of immeasurable power for good because of the living presence and power of Jesus Christ.
Christianity is more than a creed; it is Christ living, working, and ministering in and through those who have committed themselves to him as Lord as well as Savior.
As we approach the Christmas season, it can be very profitable for us to recognize that genuine Christianity is unique because of the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
*I.
In Jesus Christ we have an adequate and accurate revelation of the nature, character, and purpose of God.*
      A.
/Jesus Christ came into the world that he might reveal God.
/“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him” (John 1:18).
B.
/Jesus claimed to be an accurate revelation of God.
/“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?” (John 14:9; cf.
John 14:2, 6 – 7, 9 – 12).
An agnostic professor of comparative religion approached a convert from Hinduism to Christianity with the question, “Which of the teachings of Christ changed you?”
The new convert to Christianity replied, “None.
It was Christ who changed me.”
Humans are religious creatures.
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