Merry Christmas !

 Merry Christmas !

   I pray that true peace will be found in your life. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. He is called the Prince of Peace, this is because through Him we all may have peace between ourselves and a Holy God. This peace also provides strength and encouragement in this world in which we live.

  Some today lose sight that Jesus and His love is ever reaching for those who are in need and those who are hurting. Christmas is more than just a party but its a picture of what was to follow. The wise men brought gifts that told the story of this King and Priest but also a sacrifice. You see this peace for which we celebrate was bought at a price that cost this child His Life. 

Remember the true reason for the season... the reason for Christmas was so we may have Easter !!

Yours in Christ,

Russell      

 

Christmas Joy

The Joy of Christmas

Luke 1:46-55

(Mary’s Song)

The joy of Christmas is evident in the faces of children we see. However, the joy of Christmas runs much deeper in the hearts of man. Mary in this passage, in Luke, expresses the true joy of Christmas.

I.                    We Have God’s Attention Vs.48

II.                  We Have God’s Favor Vs. 49

III.               We Have God’s Savior Vs. 51-55  

   

6 impossible things

6 Impossible Things

Luke 1:37

Have you ever seen the impossible?  If you’re in tune with God, then you know He has a way of making it happen.

Luke 1:37 Break Down

With -

God-

Nothing-

Impossible-  

I.                    Creation of Man…..  Genesis 1:1

II.                  Made Sahara Laugh……Genesis 18:11-15

III.               Joseph keeps a Job……. Genesis 50: 19-20

IV.               Used Moses…… Exodus 3:5-4:15

V.                  Nehemiah builds a wall. ……Nehemiah 4:6

VI.               God sends His Son to earth as a man.  Luke 2:7-11

Come now our King

This is a great song !

Good News !

The Best News in the World!

Luke 1:26-38

This morning we will see an announcement that changed the world!

What’s the best news you have ever heard?

Israel has been waiting for some good news……

What did this announcement change?

Who was involved?

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What was the Good News?

I.                     Jesus vs. 31-33        Isaiah 16:5, Isaiah 9:7

II.                   His birth…what was so special?  Vs.   34-35  Isaiah 7:14

III.                 Who is this Jesus? vs. 35 and Isaiah 9:6