Christmas Eve December 24, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Sermon: The Gift of God

“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: God is the greatest gift giver!

God's GIft of Salvation:

“She (Mary) will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

God's Gift of Presence

““The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

CONCLUSION: For God so loved the world that he gave... (John 3:16)

December 21, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Series Scripture:‭‭ Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”

‬‬Sermon: The Light of Love

Scripture: ‭‭‭‭Matthew 1:18-21

“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.””

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INTRODUCTION: God is love and we must let his love shine brightly through us!

Love Revealed

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

-Matthew 1:20

Love Demonstrated

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus...

-Matthew 1:21a

Love Saves

He will save his people from their sins.

-Matthew 1:21b

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

-‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: Let LOVE shine brighter than your Christmas tree this season!

December 14, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Sermon: The Light of Joy

Scripture:‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

Introduction: Joy to the World!

Joy's Source...

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people.

-Luke 2:10

Joy's Sound...

a. Shout

“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

-Psalm 100:1 NKJV

b. Praise

Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100‬:‭2 NKJV‬‬

c. Laughter & Happiness

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

-Proverbs 17:22 NASB

d. Celebration of Salvation

With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”

-Isaiah 12:3 NIV

Conclusion: Joy is contagious! Light your world with joy!