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DECEMBER 24, 2023 - “Christmas Superstars” - Part 5 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). EACH NAME IS AN ASPECT OF HIS CHARACTER. NAME # 1: WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Literally this title means “a wonder of a counselor.” It speaks of the wisdom of His plan. The writers of the Old Testament used it for acts of God which man cannot understand. “Wonderful Counselor indicates that Jesus will be a supernatural source of extraordinary wisdom — amazing news for those who need guidance. NAME # 2: MIGHTY GOD This speaks of the “Power of Accomplishment.” It is first of all a statement of deity. The word translated “Mighty” is a military term that means, “the powerful, valiant warrior.” He is the God who fights for us. NAME # 3: THE EVERLASTING FATHER Literally “the Father of Eternity.” Eternally a Father to His people. As the Father of Everlasting we can trust Him even at the most difficult points in life, especially as life comes to an end, because He can give us eternal life. NAME # 4: PRINCE OF PEACE The phrase means “the Prince whose coming brings peace” His coming to earth made peace with God Those who come to Him find peace in their heart When He comes again, He will usher in a kingdom of peace WHAT HIS NAMES MEAN TO US TODAY If you are confused . . . He is the Wonderful Counselor. If you are weak . . . . . . He is the Mighty God. If you are scared . . . . . He is the Everlasting Father. If you are disturbed . . . He is the Prince of Peace www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH - DEC. 17, 2023 Christmas Superstars Part 4 “Magi from the East came to Jerusalem.” (Matthew 2:1) 4-MAJOR WORLD EMPIRES (1) Babylonian Empire (2) Medo-Persian (3) Greeks (4) Roman Empire MAGI ~ Tribe of People among the Medes. Skilled in Astronomy (science) and Astrology (superstition) Book of Daniel : Medes were high ranking officials in the Babylonian Empire who came in contact with a Daniel who was head over the Magi in the time of King Darius. THEIR JOURNEY WAS A JOURNEY OF : FAITH OBEDIENCE (Matthew 2:1, 2:9, 2:12) 3. SACRIFICE (2 Samuel 2:24) Gold ~ Royalty & Wealth. (Jesus: The King of Kings) Frankincense ~ Incense to worship God (Jesus: The Son of God) Myrrh ~ Perfume used to anoint embalm and preserve the dead. (Jesus: The Sacrificial Lamb)” 4. WORSHIP (Matthew 2:10) CLAPPING. Psalm 47:1, "Clap your hands, all you peoples” 2. SHOUT. Psalm 47:1, "Shout to God with the voice of triumph” 3. SINGING. Numbers 21:16-17. “Then Israel sang this song: Spring up, O well. Sing bout it.” And the well sprung up". 4. BOWING. Psalm 95:6, "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker”. 5. LIFTING. Psalm 134:2, "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord". www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH - DEC. 3, 2023 Christmas Superstars Part 2 THE FORGOTTEN MAN OF CHRISTMAS 1. JOSEPH’S LIFE – His father was Jacob (Luke 3:23) – His family hometown was Bethlehem in Judea but he lived in Nazareth in Galilee. (Matthew 2:22-23) – He is from the royal line of David. (Matthew 1) – He was a carpenter by trade (Matthew 13:25) – He was a poor man. When he and Mary presented Jesus in the Temple, they brought a turtledove, not a lamb to sacrifice. (Luke 2:24, Leviticus 12:8) – He was a righteous man (Matthew 1:19) – He is about 16-17 years old 2. JOSEPH’S LEGACY Espousal Betrothal (“Pledged to be married”, Matt. 1:18) Married 3. JOSPEN’S LESSONS Lesson #1 – When God spoke, Joseph acted. Lesson #2 – Joseph was faithful despite the consequences. Lesson #3 – Joseph had an important part to play in the work of God Bottom Line: May we be faithful as Joseph was faithful. www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH - DEC. 10, 2023 Christmas Superstars Part 3 MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS 1. MARY’S LIFE - (Luke 1:26-38) ~ Her father’s name was Eli. ~ She was from the tribe of Judah ~ She had a sister named Salome ~ She had a relative named Elizabeth ~ She is young (13 -15 yrs. old) ~ She is poor ~ She is a devout believer in God ~ She is a virgin ~ She had more children, later ~ She was normal . . . NOT divine 2. MARY’S LEGACY - (Luke 1:26-38) She was chosen by God She was willing to be used by God. 3. MARY’S LESSONS - (Luke 1:34) WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US 1. Surrender Personal Desires Luke 1:38 2. Get God’s Word Luke 1:38 3. Seek advice from Godly (Wise) people Luke 1:39 4. Spend Time Glorifying God Luke 1:46, James 1:5 4. OUR LESSONS LESSON #1 – Sometimes, we won’t know all the details about what God is doing. 1________________________3_______________________5 That’s Hard For Me I’m Okay With That LESSON #2 – Peace is when we are completely sold out to God’s plan for our lives. 1________________________3_______________________5 My Plan For My Life God’s Plan For My Life LESSON # 3 – God will use ordinary people to do extraordinary things 1________________________3_______________________5 I Am Fearful I Can Do All Things Through Christ LESSON # 4 - God is asking us to COMMIT to be “WILLING” as Mary was “WILLING” 1________________________3_______________________5 I Can’t Commit I’m Committee / “I’m All In”! www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION CHURCH - August 27, 2023 - Pastor George Thomas “GOD IS . . . COMPASSIONATE" COMPASSION: “The feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering.” Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 1. Compassion is not ACADEMIC You don't LEARN to be compassionate in a book. 2. Compassion is not ABSTRACT It's not something we do in general. It's something we do specifically. 3. Compassion is not AFRAID When you really have compassion, you jump over the things that stand in your way to meet the need of the person who has come across your path. 4. Compassion is not ANALYTICAL "The paralysis of analysis” . . . The inability to make crucial decisions in a timely manner because of over-thinking a problem. 5. Compassion “IS” AN AMOUNT An Amount of : Money, Time, Energy, Effort 6. COMPASSION “IS” ACTION Acting on what we see Psalm 103 : “The Lord is compassionate, and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” GOD IS COMPASSIONATE TO THE (1) Scattered Ones - Matt. 9:36; 15:32 (2) Sinning Ones - Mark 5:1-20 (3) Sick Ones- Matt. 14:14; Mark 1:40-45 (4) Suffering Ones - Luke 7:11-13 (5). Seeking Ones - Mark 10:17-22 www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION CHURCH - September 3, 2023 - Pastor George Thomas “GOD IS . . . A Healer Of Broken Hearts” “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 Brokenhearted conveys the idea to break into pieces or to shatter. WAYS GOD HEALS A BROKEN HEART TRUTHFUL VULNEERABILITY (1 Peter 5:6-7) FORGIVENESS (Ephesians 4:32) GRATITUDE (Ruth 1:20-21) LOVE (Numbers 23:19) PURPOSE (Romans 8:28) HIS PRESENCE (Psalm 34:18) HOPE (Romans 15:13) www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION CHURCH - August 27, 2023 - Pastor George Thomas “GOD IS . . . COMPASSIONATE" COMPASSION: “The feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering.” Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 1. Compassion is not ACADEMIC You don't LEARN to be compassionate in a book. 2. Compassion is not ABSTRACT It's not something we do in general. It's something we do specifically. 3. Compassion is not AFRAID When you really have compassion, you jump over the things that stand in your way to meet the need of the person who has come across your path. 4. Compassion is not ANALYTICAL "The paralysis of analysis” . . . The inability to make crucial decisions in a timely manner because of over-thinking a problem. 5. Compassion “IS” AN AMOUNT An Amount of : Money, Time, Energy, Effort 6. COMPASSION “IS” ACTION Acting on what we see Psalm 103 : “The Lord is compassionate, and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” GOD IS COMPASSIONATE TO THE (1) Scattered Ones - Matt. 9:36; 15:32 (2) Sinning Ones - Mark 5:1-20 (3) Sick Ones- Matt. 14:14; Mark 1:40-45 (4) Suffering Ones - Luke 7:11-13 (5). Seeking Ones - Mark 10:17-22 www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

CELEBRATION CHURCH - August 13, 2023 - Pastor George Thomas “GOD IS . . . GRACIOUS” Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness.” JUSTICE ~ When we get what we deserve GRACE ~ When we get what we don’t deserve MERCY ~ When you don’t get what you do deserve SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 2:1-3, 2:4-5 FIVE KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING GRACE 1. GRACE IS POWER 2. GRACE IS A GIFT 3. GRACE IS FORGIVENESS 4. GRACE IS HEALING 5. GRACE IS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE THREE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT GRACE 1. GRACE COSTS NOTHING 2. EVERYBODY IS COVERED BY GRACE 3. WE CAN SIN & SIN WITH NO CONSEQUENCES www.CelebrationBaptistLeesburg.com

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