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Staying Present in the Presence Part 13

Staying Present in the Presence Part 13. Luke 2: 8 -14 (NIV). 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. .

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Staying Present in the Presence Part 13

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  1. Staying Present in the PresencePart 13

  2. Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

  3. Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

  4. Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

  5. Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 8 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they willbe called sons ofGod.

  6. 1.The message ofTrust reconciliation.

  7. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19(NIV) 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

  8. 2.We are Hisambassadors.

  9. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) 20 We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.

  10. Luke 2:14 (NIV) 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

  11. 3. We try to persuade.

  12. 2 Corinthians 5:11b (NIV) … we try to persuade men.

  13. 4. Stop beingcritical.

  14. Philippians2:3 (NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

  15. James4:11-12(NIV) 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you--who are you to judge your neighbor?

  16. “Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.” ~ Dale Carnegie

  17. 5. Work on beingconsiderate.

  18. Philippians 2:4(NIV) 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

  19. Luke 2:14(NIV) 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

  20. Vineyard Community Church100 County Road Big Pine Key, FL 33043Now meeting in Big Pine Key & OcalaFor information, times of services and locations, please visit our website at www.keysvineyard.com or call 305-872-3404

  21. Join us next week for Staying Present in the PresencePart 14

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