Messages by Jon Korkidakis (Page 3)
Part 4: Outpouring
What we do for others is also doing something significant for ourselves. Character is built through the powerful and transformational process of serving others. Romans 14:13; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24
Part 3: For All to See
Conflict begets conflict, while unity becomes collateral damage. The more we strive for reconciliation, the greater the potential for unity and the more the world takes notice. Mark 9:50; ephesians 4:32; 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Part 2: The Difference in Me
Changing the world often starts with us first. Individual changes can lead to collective ones. As you change, you inspire others to make shifts in their perspectives or behaviour, leading to a broader impact. Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3; 1 Peter 5:5
Part 4: When the Time was Right
Theme: Love The essence of Christmas is a celebration of God’s love, in the sending of his Son! Galatians 4:4-5
The Wondrous Story-Part 3: They Saw and were Filled with Joy
Theme: Joy Joy produces intense feelings, especially when it is the response to a fulfilling experience. Matthew 2:9-10
The Wondrous Story – Part 2: Serenity
Theme: Peace Light is not just a vehicle for illumination, but also a hopeful expectation of peace. Luke 1:78-79
The Wondrous Story – Part 1: A Star Will Rise
Theme: Hope From a distant past, a voice heralded a propetic hope, realized in a stall in Bethlehem so many years later. Numbers 24:15-17
Part 10: Seek God
The book concludes on the importance of living a meaningful life and fulfilling one’s responsibilities while remembering that everything done under the sun is ultimately fleeting and that all will return to God. Ecclesiastes Ch. 12
Part 9: Mystery
Though life can be uncertain, it doesn’t mean that we don’t become poractive or seize opportunities. we need to embrace the adventure that life presents. Ecclesiastes Chapter 11
Part 8: Irony
There is a stark contrast between the wise and the foolish. The actions of a fool can wreak untold havoc on a life already mired by difficuly, while acting wit wisdom protects us from peril. Ecclesiastes Chapter 10
Part 7: When Darkness Falls
We all face a common destiny, which underscores the idea that life is unpredictable and that both the righteous and the wicked encounter similar circumstances. So, embrace life for all its worth. Ecclesiastes Chapter 9
Part 6: Doing Right
Despite the apparent injustices of life, the enjoyment of lifeès simple pleasures is encouraged because they highlight God as the giver and his sovereign control over all matters. Ecclesiastes Chapter 8