CAROLS—3

AWAY IN A MANGER

Away in a manger,
 no crib for His bed

The little Lord Jesus 
laid down His sweet head

The stars in the bright sky 
looked down where He lay

The little Lord Jesus
 asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing
 the poor Baby wakes

But little Lord Jesus
 no crying He makes

I love Thee, Lord Jesus 
look down from the sky

And stay by my side, 
’til morning is nigh.

• JESUS IS LORD.             

…Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11

kurios (koo’-ree-os); supreme in authority, controller, Lord.

SURRENDERING TO THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST

• THE PARTIALLY SURRENDERED LIFE.

Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? Luke 6:46

Trust in the Lord with some of your heart, lean on your own understanding, in some of your ways, acknowledge him, and you can make your own paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 PSV

WHAT HAVE I NOT SURRENDERED TO THE LORD? ______________________________________

• THE FULLY SURRENDERED LIFE.

For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. 8 If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:7-8 NLT 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” Matthew 7:21-23

TALK IT OVER

• What things have you not fully surrendered to Christ?
• What is keeping you from fully surrendering to Him?
• What steps do you need to take towards fully surrendering everything in your life to Christ?

Find resources that will help guide you towards fully surrendering to Christ during this Christmas season at http://resources.lifechurch.tv including a printable small group discussion guide for this message.