Sermon Notes & Audio for December 26, 2010

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Christmas Is All About Jesus: Down To Earth
John 1:14-18

Not Quite Right:
- Sense of wonder
- God revealing Himself

Invisibility (v. 18):
- Not completely iuncovered
- Seems out of reach

Morality (v. 17):
- Law gave insight
- Full revelation

Humanity (v. 14):
- God became visible
- So we can understand

Reality (v. 14):
- Dwells among us
- Deep intimate relationship

Generosity (v. 16):
- Grace to be saved
- Live an abundant life

Holiday Rediscovery:
- Word became flesh
- Brought reconciliation

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A New Year's Blessing

Sermon Notes & Audio for December 19, 2010

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Christmas Is All About Jesus: Look Out Below
John 1:6-14

Surprises:
Surprises can be fun.
Leave us shaking our heads.
3 responses.

Revelation (vv6-8):
Special message.
Urgency to share the good news.
Point others to Christ.

Rejection (vv9-11):
Understand God’s compassion.
Fail to recognize.

Reception (vv12-14):
Believers receive the light.
Entitled to a new relationship.
Salvation by God only.

Encouragement:
Life-changing transformation.
Privilege & joy.
Do immeasurably more.

Next Sunday Morning’s Sermon
Christmas Is About Jesus: Down to Earth

Sermon Notes & Audio for December 12, 2010

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Christmas Is All About Jesus: In The Dark No Longer
John 1:3-5

Definitions:
- Politically correct definitions.
- The gospel is clear.
- Source of life.

Brings Life Into Being (v3):
- Created through the Word.
- Sustains life.

Brightens The Way To Life (vv4-5):
-Fullness of God’s essence.
-Let there be light.

Beats Death (v5):
- By being light.
- Shows a way to victory.

Season of Lights:
- Season of lights.
- Light of the world.
- Christmas is about Jesus.
- Live a wonderful life.

Next Sunday Morning’s Sermon
Christmas Is About Jesus: Look Out Below