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J.J. By God’s grace, this lesson is based on more than 25 years of facilitating Bible study groups and attending Bible studies from different churches and observing and learning from other well-meaning followers of Christ on how they facilitate Bible study. Please take note of the following : · I titled this, “facilitating” instead of leading. A lot of Bible Study leaders, think they are leading Bible study which places them in a position of authority above others and

(This was the Christmas Eve Message given on December 24, 2025) Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” J.J. INTRODUCTION: The most popular Christmas song in the Billboard Top 100 for all time is Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” But the one for all time is Big Crosby’s, “I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas.” Mariah Carey says, what she wants for Christmas is “you”. Bing Crosby dreams of a White

J.J. CREATING AN EFFECTIVE SERMON When I became a pastor, I didn’t have the training that would come from a formal seminary education. My father-in-law would always say that we got our education in the School of the Holy Spirit. I always knew that God had given me the gift to preach and teach (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Ephesians 4:11). But I read this quote from Leo Buscaglia which says, “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back