LifePointe Christian Church
Everything I Needed To Know I Learned At Christmas - NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD - Week 3
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Supernaturally conceived in the womb of a virgin - is this possible?
Mary: deify her or ignore her
Mary: A nobody in a nothing town that God chose
John 1:46 Can anything good come out of Nazareth?
Luke 1:47 My spirit rejoices in God Savior.
Luke 1:42 Blessed are you among women.
Luke 1:42 Blessed are you among women.
Mary's humility
God gives grace to the humble
God gives grace to the humble
Mary asks a reasonable question considering the circumstance
Luke 1:34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?”
Luke 1:34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?”
God gives His Spirit of power, love and self-control: not a spirit of timidity (2 Timothy 1:7)
Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God. NLT
(NIV: No word from God will ever fail)
Matthew 19:26
(NIV: No word from God will ever fail)
Matthew 19:26
How does Mary respond?
Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said."
My life is God’s life
I trust God: I believe God
My life is God’s life
I trust God: I believe God
What happens when we glorify God (make God central)?
Luke 1:47 My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Our spirit fills with joy
Luke 1:47 My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Our spirit fills with joy
The level of our joy is a direct result of how much we magnify (praise) God
Our song and prayer expose our heart and perspective
Do you believe God does great things for you?
Mary’s circumstances appear to be a big problem
IF we increase God’s glory in our life - we see God has done great things for us (see His work in our life)
With God NOTHING is impossible
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
LP STUDENTS WINTER CAMP 2019 / JAN 18-21 Open to all 7th to 12th grade students.
$50 deposit required upon sign up. Final day to pay is Jan 13. Total cost $195.
More info: Pastor Grant at g.young@lifepointe.org.
Sign up at lifepointe.org/winter-camp
REGISTER NOW! MEXICO MISSION TRIP / APR 13-18, 2019
Cost: $625 by Jan 6 / $700 after Jan 6. $100 deposit due at time of registration.
Register in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/mexico2019.
Questions? Dawn Sousa at d.sousa@icloud.com
BABY/CHILD DEDICATION / DEC 30 / DURING 3rd (11:15 am) Service If you have not had your baby or child dedicated yet, and would like to be part of this special service please contact Darla Blanton by Monday, Dec 17 at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
AMTRAK TRAIN RIDE TO RENO - LADIES DAY TRIPPERS / FEB 9-10
Ride the CA Zephyr train through the snow of the Sierras. Spend the night in a hotel in Reno and ride the train back home early the next morning. Cost: $155 + depending on availability.
Sign up in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/train-ride.
More info: Renae Kasnick at renae55@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE! WOMEN’S IF:GATHERING / MAR 2, 2019
A women’s conference coming to LifePointe. More info available in January.
$50 deposit required upon sign up. Final day to pay is Jan 13. Total cost $195.
More info: Pastor Grant at g.young@lifepointe.org.
Sign up at lifepointe.org/winter-camp
REGISTER NOW! MEXICO MISSION TRIP / APR 13-18, 2019
Cost: $625 by Jan 6 / $700 after Jan 6. $100 deposit due at time of registration.
Register in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/mexico2019.
Questions? Dawn Sousa at d.sousa@icloud.com
BABY/CHILD DEDICATION / DEC 30 / DURING 3rd (11:15 am) Service If you have not had your baby or child dedicated yet, and would like to be part of this special service please contact Darla Blanton by Monday, Dec 17 at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
AMTRAK TRAIN RIDE TO RENO - LADIES DAY TRIPPERS / FEB 9-10
Ride the CA Zephyr train through the snow of the Sierras. Spend the night in a hotel in Reno and ride the train back home early the next morning. Cost: $155 + depending on availability.
Sign up in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/train-ride.
More info: Renae Kasnick at renae55@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE! WOMEN’S IF:GATHERING / MAR 2, 2019
A women’s conference coming to LifePointe. More info available in January.