Christmas Messgae

Intro

As you have heard throughout this night we have been talking about the birth of Jesus. This birth is really special because

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son (Who is Jesus) so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

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

There is something about being human that makes us feel lonely and that we don’t belong. This feeling is something like being in a foreign place with a different language and you are trying to understand whats going on. We are somehow aware that everything is not as it should be, that some things and some people are not what they seem. Somehow we have failed of what life can and should be. Everyday we live with the consequences of our mistakes and failures. Broken relationships, lies, hurt and pain. And despite all of our science, technology and political prowess, we still seem to fall short. Every person who has ever lived has been plagued with the same disease, a condition of deep selfishness and distorted perspective. The Bible calls this condition sin, and it says that all of us have sinned and fallen short of the God’s intentions for our life. Everyone except one person who we are talking about today, who was sent from God and who was God in human form. This person came to show the rest of us the way of true life and to establish the standard for which we should all be measured. This person was Jesus Christ.

Recognition, Response & Relationship

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. He backed up these by lived his teachings. His teachings have revealed more about the nature of us and God than any other teachings in the history of the world. Historians observe his teachings and scholars probe his teachings. Even with much scrutiny, there is no doubt that Jesus Christ has changed the world and is undeniably the most influential person to have ever lived. Yet his fame and teachings are not the primary reason for His being. His main reason for being was to die on our behalf, to return you to your rightful owner - God.

Because of Jesus and his death he made it that our sin, and the sin of the world, will no longer be a deformity that keeps us permanently disfigured in the eyes of God. Our hate is consumed by His love. Our brokenness healed by his holiness. The Gospel tells a story of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our faithlessness. It tells a story of God’s strength in the presence of our weakness. It defines our spiritual poverty and God’s abundant wealth. Most of all it tells a story of wayward people who are pursued and redeemed by a merciful God.

The beauty of the Gospel is evident when viewed through eyes of faith. But the beauty we see doesn’t remove the brokenness and pain that was absorbed on our behalf by Jesus Christ. You see, Jesus not only shows us truth and life, he absorbs our sin and death.

Big Decisions

If you are here and realizing that you have never understood the Gospel or entered into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, then we want to ask you to make a few big decisions. Will you give God a chance to change your life? Will you own up to your failures and admit that you would like forgiveness? Most of all, will you pray and ask Jesus Christ to be Lord of your life? Will you let Him help you become the person he created you to be? A simple prayer is all that needs to be offered. God knows your heart and the sincerity of your intentions. We have all been where you are now and we can relate to your many questions.

The Life of a Christ follower

Life with Christ is a transforming experience. There are times of peace, joy, love, hope, faith, trust, forgiveness, excitement, confusion, insight, persecution, foolishness, mistakes, power, influence, sacrifice, service, belief, doubt, and the list goes on. Christian life is filled with indescribable highs and inescapable lows. But it is the life God intends us to have on this earth and eventually in heaven. It is the journey we were made to make. Pray about this. Ask God to meet you right where you are in life and help you move forward into a new life with him. As always, feel free to contact us and we will gladly encourage you and connect you with others who can help you grow in your faith.