Sermons on Christmas
Celebrating the Prince of Peace
There is a lot to be anxious about. Yet Christmas is a reminder that the Prince of Peace has come.
What It Means For Jesus To Be King
Christmas is a celebration that a King is born! Those born in a democracy have to work a little harder to understand the role of a king. But what exactly does that mean that Jesus is King? From Luke 1 & 2.
The King Above All Kings
The Christmas story includes an insecure king who wanted his name to be great. In the end he becomes a largely forgotten ruler in the shadow of a baby whom we still celebrate as the King above all kings.
Jesus: God’s Gift of Presence
God’s gift of his presence comes to us in Jesus. Jesus’ presence shows us how to relate to God and relate to others. This Christmas, give the gift of your presence.
Jesus: God’s Gift of Forgiveness
Relational brokenness can be extra painful at the holidays. Taking a step towards forgiveness could be the most costly gift you give someone this season. From Luke 7.
Jesus: God’s Gift of Hope
The Christmas season brings many hopes. But if we aren’t careful, those hopes will be based on circumstances we can’t control. The Christmas story is a reminder that our greatest hope is in a baby born in Bethlehem.
Relinquish
Some of us have a good mapped out plan we follow, but is there a “God plan” you’ve been ignoring? What would it look like to relinquish your plan?
The Story
The Christmas story is told from four perspectives- all of which enlarge our understanding of what God was doing through birth of Jesus. Ultimately, their goal is more than information, but to lead us to a place of belief.
Follow the Light
In the Christmas story darkness is represented by Herod, who works to extinguish the light coming into the world. But as John reminds us, darkness always looses to the light.
What Happened
Holidays can hard for many reasons. If you’re in a difficult season John has some great encouragement about the light that overcomes the darkness.