THE REAL GIFT EX-CHANGE
The Real Story of HIStory Part-2
Steve Gallimore | pastorsteve@tvcc.us
December 8, 2019
Many people today are looking for the Messiah to…
• End their
• Change their
Few people live their lives in
9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2: 9-11 (ESV)
THE GIFT EX-CHANGE
Gifts we bring to Jesus:
Anger, Addiction, Selfishness, Jealousy, Greed, Lying, Adultery, Immorality, Failure, Filthy Language, Lust, Malice, Hurtful Behavior
Spiritual Disciplines we want to offer:
Read Your Bible
Attend Church Regularly
Give More
Join A Small Group
Love More & Complain Less
Put An End To An Addiction
End An Unhealthy Relationship
Be A Better Husband, Wife, Or Friend
Be A Difference Maker In Someone’s Life
15 I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. Romans 7:15 (NLT)
God EX-CHANGES…
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Spiritual Disciplines Will Not Lead To A
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (ESV)
Don’t allow messiness to create…
• Spiritual
• Spiritual
6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 (ESV)
The GIFTS Christ has for every believer…
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6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
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God’s GIFT to us:
Our GIFT to God: