Sermons About Christmas
Jesus Has Come to Camp in our Neighborhood
Jesus Has Come to Camp in our Neighborhood What does the word incarnation mean? There always was a ____________ in eternity past – even in the midst of tremendous glory (John 17:5) A ___________ was prepared for Him. (Hebrews 10:5; John 1:14) He was born in Bethlehem with a _____________ for a bassinet. (Luke 2: 7) When He was approximately ____________, his parents escaped with him during the night and fled to Egypt. (Matthew 2:14) When He was ____________ they left Egypt. After the death of Herod it was safe to return to Nazareth. (Matthew 2:23) At the age of _______________, at His baptism he began his public ministry. (Matthew 3:13) Most of what we know about Jesus took place the next three years. He was crucified at the age of 33. God raised Him from the dead three days later. Forty days later at his 10th appearance, the eleven saw him return to heaven. (Gospels) There are three practical ministry points of the incarnation for Christ followers today. 1. Our ______________ is complete. 2. High-Priestly ________________ is made possible for each one of us. 3. The visible ____________ of Jesus Christ will take place.
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The Promise of Christmas
In a world where promises are made and broken every day, God stands apart as a promise-making and promise-KEEPING God. Some estimate that God has made nearly 7500 promises to those who have placed their trust in Him; and not one has yet to fail. Our current series will explore a few of these unfailing promises. Come and discover why everything that matters in life ultimately stands or falls on the promises of God.
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A Journey That Ends With Jesus
Who were these wise men and what were they doing in Bethlehem? Most importantly,what does their journey tell us about our own spiritual journey?
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When God Messes Up Your Plans
God’s Gifts at Christmas Part 3: When God Messes Up Your Plans “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.†Jeremiah 29:11 Three reasons why God messes up your plans: 1. God wants to get your attention “But my people would not listen to me . . .†Psalm 81:11 (NIV) There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25 (NIV) 2. God has a different plan for your life “I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.†Jeremiah 29:11 (Message paraphrase) i. God’s plan is BIGGER than our plan ii. God’s plan is GREATER than our plan iii. God’s plan is more REWARDING than any other plan in life “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.†1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT) 3. God wants you to trust him And without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6a (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) i. God has a plan and purpose for your life ii. God will be with you no matter what you face iii. Trusting God is the most relaxed, rational, sane way to live You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever . Psalm 138:8 (NIV) Thank you for being a part of The Waters this Christmas. Our Christmas prayer is that you may more fully know the love of God and his purposes for your life. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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The Birth of a King! A Study in Psalms, Psalm 2
In our Psalm (written by King David), though understood at the time through the eyes of their own story, where kings are the raging gentile nations and the Israelites are the “Chosen Ones,†we see the Spirit led truth of the future-coming Messiah. Acts 4:25-26 reinterprets this Psalm, showing us that at the core of His plan, it was not intended as an “us against them†mentality, but that in reality all of collective humanity has rejected Christ and placed Him on the cross, God sent His King/Messiah the first time to be rejected, beaten and killed in our place, so that we could be His broken, humble body to a dying world, and that one day, He would return, and we would rule with Him in eternity. That’s what Christmas is about, the Birth of a KING!
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Pt. 4, A Christmas Story (DeAndre)
The busy Christmas errgh...Holiday season seems to take the WOW! out of what should be an amazing time of year. In this message Jeremy McGarity shows us how to get the Wow! back in Christmas by looking at the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42. You will also hear the story of DeAndre Cherry and how God amazed him and got a hold of his life!
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