Presence

The Christmas List: Presence

John 1:1-14

In the early church, a heretic came to mean someone who deviated from an essential doctrine of the church 

Be a doer of the word not just a hearer.  James 1:22

We should live the way Jesus did.  1st Corinthians 11:1

Matthew 10:42  

Luke 6:38

You can give mercy and forgiveness no matter how broke you are. 

Presence is defined as, “Being actively aware of those around you.”  

The Bible makes it clear that the path to Christ – centeredness is “Others-centeredness”- putting others first. Philippians 2:1-8, Mark 10: 42-45, Mark 9:35

“Salvation is the greatest Christmas gift!”   Pastor Dave

John 1:14.

God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son. 

John 3:16

What does it mean to give Jesus your heart?