Pastor Kevin considers ‘The Gift Prepared.’ The birth of Jesus was a special Gift carefully prepared in advance by God.
Pastor Kevin considers ‘The Gift Prepared.’ The birth of Jesus was a special Gift carefully prepared in advance by God.
During this Christmas season, Pastor Kevin wants us to consider God’s greatest gift to us: Jesus Christ and our redemption through Him. This morning, he explores The Gift Anticipated.
Pastor Kevin shares a Christmas message about Jesus, the Light of the World. Jesus Christ came into the world to shine the radiance of God’s light into the utter darkness of our human condition. As a lead in to the message, a short video was played that can be viewed here: https://scratchesanddust.com/light-of-the-world
Pastor Kevin shares about the theme of worship in the Christmas story. Throughout the Christmas story is a theme of praise and worship to God that should lift our hearts in recognition of the wonderful gift God has provided.
Pastor Kevin takes a look at individuals in Jesus’ genealogy that might be considered “skeletons in His closet.” The genealogy of Christ testifies to God’s sovereign power to work His purpose through imperfect vessels.
The story of Christmas draws our attention to three intrinsic elements that are part of the season: family, message, and Savior. The message of Christmas is proclaimed in the context of family, but the real focus is on the one true Savior, Jesus Christ, Who alone can save us from our sin.
The wisdom of God, the fullness of His divine nature, and the fulfillment of His redemptive plan for humankind were all embodied in the meekness and simplicity of a promised child – Jesus.