Monthly Archives: December 2016

Opening our Inns to Strangers

Hebrews 13:2 (NKJV) Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Lord we blame the innkeeper for only giving you the stable when his inn was full but what about all the others who lived in Bethlehem that night when you were born. … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

Jesus came to save us

John 3:16 (NKJV) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. I realized that songs, good feelings, beautiful liturgies, nice presents, big dinners, and many sweet words do not make Christmas. Christmas … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

Understanding the Incarnation

Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

Remember Jesus?

Romans 1:22-23 (NIV) 22  Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23  and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. The Christmas tree, Frosty the Snow Man, Reindeer, Santa, Polar Bears and a variety … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

God in the Flesh

1 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. Our whole society… is focused on the … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

He made Himself nothing to be something for us: A Savior

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 1:14 (NIV) The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

The Politically Correct “Holiday Season”

Deuteronomy 12:30 (NIV) 30  And after they have been destroyed before you, be careful not to be ensnared by inquiring about their gods, saying, “How do these nations serve their gods? We will do the same.” 1 Corinthians 7:31 (NIV) For this world in its present form is passing away. Revelation 3:15 … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

The First Nativity Scene

Matthew 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

Emmanuel

John 14:6 (NIV)  Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Romans 8:3 (NIV) For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment

Have the Spirit of Christ this Christmas

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 1:14 (NIV) The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We … Continue reading

Posted in Sermon Notes | Leave a comment