Miracle of Christmas #1

Miracle of Christmas #1

The Miracle of the Moment

Galatians 4:4-7

A Miracle is a wonderful event caused by God that brings Him glory and demonstrates His purposes and plan.

  • Don’t miss the miracle of THAT moment.
  • Don’t miss the miracle of THIS moment.

#1 A MOMENT LIKE NONE OTHER.

When the time came to completion, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:4-7 (HCSB)

 

#2 EMBRACING THE HUMANITY OF OUR SAVIOR.

For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have One who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin.  Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)

#3 TRUSTING GOD WITH YOUR MOMENTS.

He tends his flock like a Shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them close to His heart;
He gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)

Advent Love

Advent Love

Love is a powerful thing. Christmas is the season of Love. It is a time we celebrate God love for us when He sent Jesus to be born of the virgin Mary.

God went beyond words of love for us and PROVED His love for us with his ACTIONS.

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

  1. God proves His love through the BIRTH of His Son. Matthew 1:18-25
  2. God proves His love for us through the LIFE of His Son. Hebrews 4:15
  3. God proves His love for us through the DEATH of His Son. Romans 5:6-11
  4. God proves His love for us through the RESURRECTION of His Son. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Advent Joy

Advent Joy

joyJoy is a gift from God. Jesus came to give us Joy and we celebrate His joy at Christmas.

Christmas Joy from Luke 2

  • Surprising Ambassadors of of the Message of Joy Luke 2:8
  • Surprising Messengers of Joy Luke 2:9
  • Surprising Message of Joy Luke 2:9-12
  • Surprising Worship of God Luke 2:13-14
  • Not so surprising response to the message of Joy Luke 2:16-20

Steps to Unwrapping Joy this Christmas

  1. Receive the Good News
  2. Realize you are not the source of Joy for your life.
  3. Receive Joy and Choose Joy