Forward in Motion

Sermon Series:  Christmas in Focus
Sermon Title:  Forward in Motion
Sermon Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 1:26-38
Big Idea:  Christ in focus this Christmas requires us to remember, unload, and stick to the plan.

Here’s what we know…

Luke 1:26-27

1. A virgin named Mary was betrothed to a man named Joseph, who was from the line of David.
   1. Isaiah 7:14
   2. Jeremiah 23:5

Luke 1:28-30

2. The Lord was with her and she found favor with God.
   1. Genesis 6:7-8
   2. Exodus 33:17

Luke 1:31-33

3. Mary will give birth to the Son of God.
   1. Isaiah 7:14
   2. Matthew 1:21-23

Luke 1:34-35

4. The birth of Jesus was a miracle.
   1. Isaiah 7:14

Luke 1:36-37

5. Nothing is impossible with God.
   1. Isaiah 43:13
   2. Daniel 4:35

Luke 1:38

6. Mary obeyed.

Here’s what we speculate…

Mary was a teenager who probably dealt with persecution in carrying a baby that was not her husband to be’s child.

Hebrews 11:1-3,6,10,13

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, make a decision, with precision, to get on mission.