Sermons on Christmas
Peace is for Everyone
Sermon Big Idea: Like God’s grace, his peace is for everyone. Luke 2:8-12 God’s PEACE is for the poor. Matthew 8:1-4 God’s PEACE is for the physically hurting. Matthew 8:5-13 God’s PEACE is for the gentiles. Matthew 8:23-27 God’s PEACE is for those struggling with faith. Matthew 8:28-34 God’s PEACE is for those battling demons. Matthew 9:27-31 God’s PEACE is for those who believe. Matthew 10:27-33 God’s PEACE is for those who are afraid. Matthew 11:28-30 God’s PEACE is for How COVID has affected us
Consecration of Peace
Sermon Scripture: Luke 2:21-40 Sermon Big Idea: Jesus was worth the wait and is now worth the weight. Luke 2:21-24 The One who redeemed us was redeemed with a sacrifice. Luke 2:25-35 The One deemed “Prince of Peace,” was a source of chaos. Luke 2:36-40 The One waited for was worshiped in wonder. Jesus was worth the wait and is now worth the weight. Those in Christ have been redeemed. Those in Christ will experience chaos. Those in Christ should How COVID has affected us
Arrival of Peace
Sermon Big Idea: Jesus’ arrival as the Prince of Peace was not during a peaceful time but an announcement of peace to a time. The arrival of PEACE was… Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-23 Premediated Luke 1:5-25 Prefaced (Luke 2:7; Luke 23:53) (Luke 2:16; Luke 23:33) (Matthew 2:1-2; Matthew 27:29) Profound Luke 2:8-14; Matthew 2:1-2 Pronounced Peace arrived in an unpeaceful time in unpeaceful circumstances, and provided what was needed most; hope. Philippians 4:7
Preparation for Peace
Sermon Big Idea: For peace to come, there has to be chaos. Jeremiah 1:16 The Israelites rejected God by worshiping other gods. 2 Kings 25:1-2 The Israelites were removed by God from his land of peace. Jeremiah 4:1-4 The Israelites were told God would relent if they would repent. Ezra 1:1,5, Nehemiah 1:8-9 The Israelites were restored because of God’s faithfulness. Mark 12:1-11 The tenants rejected God’s covenant. The tenants tried to avoid removal. The tenants were called to repent How COVID has affected us
Promised Peace
Sermon Title: Promised Peace Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Big Idea: When Jesus came into the world, many things were exposed for what they were and what they could be. Jesus is the place of peace because of the promise of his coming and the promises He makes. Peace exposes the darkness Peace exposes exceeding joy Peace exposes the yoke of slavery Peace exposes eternity True peace is when we see everything in a new Light, which comes with a new life.
Source and Response
What is your source of hope? How do you respond when that hope is fulfilled? Luke 2:21-24 Genesis 17:12 Exodus 13:1-2 Leviticus 12:1-8 Numbers 18:15-16 Jesus was raised as a Jewish boy by poor Jewish parents. Luke 2:25-26 John 14:16 Simeon was waiting and hoping. Luke 2:27-32 Isaiah 52:10 Psalm 98:1-3 Simeon responded to his hope fulfilled with a declaration. Luke 2:33-35 Simeon prophesied a harsh reality. Luke 2:36-38 1 Timothy 5:5 Anna gave thanks and shared with those of How COVID has affected us
The High Cost of Hope
Matthew 2:1-18 Sermon Big Idea: The birth of Jesus came at a high cost and following Him comes with a high cost as well. Will you be foolish enough to pay it? Matthew 2:1-18 Wise men seek Jesus (v. 1-6) Wise men rejoice when they encounter Jesus (v. 7-11) Wise men listen and obey (v. 12-15) Wise men see life in death (v. 16-18) Or 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 Do foolish men seek Jesus? Do foolish men rejoice when they encounter How COVID has affected us
The Eternal Three
Sermon Big Idea: Will we be found faithful when given a difficult task? Will we do the task in love? Faith exists eternally, love exists eternally, and so does hope. Hebrews 11:1 Luke 1:1-4 (NLT) Luke is giving a faithful, love filled report. Luke 1:5-79 (NLT) Gabriel gave a love filled message to faithful servants of God. Mary and Zechariah prophesied about God’s love and faithfulness 1 Corinthians 13:13
Sunday Worship
Jeff Badgero shares the story of Jesus’ birth.
Simply the Best Place to Be
Sermon Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Sermon Big Idea: Being in the shadow of the power of the most high works best if we simply accept who God is and what He did for us. Sermon part 1 They simply received the simple message (Luke 2:8-15) Luke 2:15. Let us go and see this thing the Lord has made known to us John 10:11. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Sermon part 2 How COVID has affected us