Advent Season series, Tabernacle Baptist Church, "Seasoning the Season", challenging the traditions to be gospel focused

1. O the Bountiful Blessings Eph 1:3-10, others

2. thanksgiving invocation 2011 2010 Christmas is like a doorway.

3. past present future Enjoy the blessings!

4. Christmas is a special holiday season filled with opportunities for enjoying the blessings of the GOSPEL. Introduction

6. Christ models gracious, self-sacrificing leadership

7. We will have all our needs met in Him

8. We are connected in unity for the glory of the HeadEphesians 5:22-24

9. “Now may the GRACE AND PEACE from our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our loving Head, establish you and your family as you follow His leading in 2011; And in so doing to Him, be the GLORY forever and ever, Amen.”

11. Christ is helping us to increase, abound and improve

12. Christ is restoring, confirming, strengthening, and establishing us1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

13. “Now may the GRACE AND PEACE from our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Perfecter and Finisher, minister to you and develop your spiritual life in 2011; to Him, be the GLORY forever and ever, Amen.”

15. Christ is almost too good to be true!

16. All of my life is an act of humble, submitted, totally devoted, worship and service1 Timothy 1:17

17. “Now may the GRACE AND PEACE from our Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Living King, empower you with spiritual gifts for His service and worship in 2011; to Him, be the GLORY forever and ever, Amen.”

18. The gospel is a good gift from the hand of a good God!