Big Idea of the Series: Sometimes, it’s difficult to enjoy Christmas when we’re too busy to stop and savor the holiday. For most of us, it feels like the Christmas season gets shorter and shorter each year. This sermon series takes congregations back to the foundation of the Christmas story, revealing the joy and celebration it brings to all those who place their faith in Christ. Christmas changes everything. God has come to us in the form of Jesus! He is literally “God with us.”
Week 1 No Ordinary Baby | Matthew 1:18-25 (11/28/17)
Jesus is no ordinary baby, but literally “God with us.” Jesus’ birth is not just a story, but a life-changing event that should give our lives purpose and direction. This lesson will focus on finding ways to bring the focus of Christmas back to the person of Jesus Christ. Sometimes, when we take the “Christ” out of Christmas we make Jesus’ birth feel like more of a story, and less of a life changing event in our own lives.
Week 2 Awkward | Luke 1:26-38 (12/5/17)
Jesus wasn’t born into a wealthy family with powerful connections, the situation was awkward at best; his earthly parents included a teenage girl and her middle to lower class fiancé. Your life, family, or situation might not be ideal, but don’t worry, the nativity story teaches us that God can use all for His glory.
Week 3 Unstoppable | Matthew 2:13-23 (12/12/17)
No matter how hard he tried, Herod could not halt the plans of God. Despite the difficult circumstances that come your way, know that nothing can separate you from God’s love, forgiveness, and redemption. He is God with us. God had a plan to bring grace and mercy to humanity through Jesus Christ. Nothing could stop this from happening. You might face difficult circumstances—even evil—but be rest assured that though those things may hurt the body, they cannot touch the soul that has been regenerated by the Holy Spirit.