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Introduction : Today’s message is entitled “Seeing 2020”.   I can’t take credit for the title, because I heard someone else say it.   We know that physically seeing 20/20 means we have good vision.   In other words, we can see without the help of glasses or contacts.   As we move into a new year, what might God be asking us to see personally and as a church?   Just as the New Year is a great time to look back and look forward, those will be my two points this morning.   Looking Back (vs. 6) ·          I have applied these things… o    Servants of Christ (Paul & Apollos)-leaders of the church §   Servants of others §   Set aside by God o    Faithful with what is given §   Gospel-Christ died for sinners-saved by grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone. Jesus is our substitute. §   Pastor Brad last week-sealed by the Spirit (salvation), fellowsh...

Introduction : What is joy?   Video from The Bible Project o    Definition : Attitude God’s people adopt not because of happy circumstances but because of their hope in God’s love and His promises. Joy is not determined by their struggles but their future destiny. o    It was a dominant theme in the book of Philippians that we preached through a few years ago. “It has its basis in the hope and confidence of faith…it is also a fruit of the Spirit…Because faith and its joy do not come from ourselves, Paul can be confident and rejoice” [1] no matter what Joy in Life (vs. 11)     Quote of Isaiah 35:10 o    suggests that God should act now like he will in the end of time [2] §   This quote sounds like a prayer Jesus taught us to pray “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)   Vs. 11-The ransomed will return--From Babylon o    They are not experiencing this p...

Introduction: Go to google and type in top 10 lists and you will find a list of top 10’s about everything from animals, books, food, games, best jobs, best memes, music, famous people, TV characters, movies, most annoying, scariest things, drinks, stressful things in high school, brands, sports, vacation destinations, toys, to top 10 questions for those who look at all of these top ten lists from thetoptens.com As I was thinking about how to start the message today, I wanted to start with 10 things we know about the Holy Spirit according to Scripture.   Ten Truths about the Holy Spirit ·          Fully God -uncreated, eternal, all knowing, all powerful, always present ·          Counselor-Spirit of truth will be with you and in us -John 14:16-18 ·          Counselor will teach and remind you-John 14:26 ·       ...