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"IF CHRISTMAS COMES"
Text: Matt. 1:23; Luke 2:10, 11
INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of people trying to give to Christ. Many are trying to give Him something by joining the church or putting money in the plate. But how many are receiving Him?
I. IF CHRISTMAS COMES IT IS A TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCE TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
The message of the angels was "Fear not . . . I bring you good news of great joy." The Lord told Isaiah that the one to be born would be called "Emmanuel, God with us." Thus when Christmas comes it:
A. Removes Fear.
1. The fear of death (John 11:25; Psalms 23:4)
2. The fear of acceptance. (John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8)
3. The fear of life. (John 10:10)
B. Restores Joy.
1. The joy of living. (Romans 5:1)
2. The joy of loving. (Ephesians 5:2)
II. IF CHRISTMAS COMES IT IS A TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCE TO THE FAMILY.
Thus when Christmas comes it:
A. Removes Fear.
1. The fear of acceptance.
2. The fear of failure. (I Corinthians 13:7; Ephesians 5:21)
3. The fear of loneliness. (Matthew 28:20)
B. Restores Joy.
1. The joy of fellowship.
2. The joy of forgivenes. (Matthew 6:12, 15)
III. IF CHRISTMAS COMES IT IS A TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCE TO THE CHURCH.
Thus when Christmas comes it:
A. Removes Fear.
1. The fear of division. (I Corinthians 12:12, 13)
2. The fear of deceit. (I Corinthians 13:4-7)
3. The fear of death. (Colossians 1:17-20)
B. Restores Joy.
1. The joy of faith. (Colossians 3:16, 17)
2. The joy of hope. (Revelation 21)
3. The joy of love. (Colossians 3:11)
Complied By Evangelist Maze Jackson
