Too many folks look at Christmas and see nothing but tinsel and a pile of presents, but I’m here to remind you—Christ didn't come to establish a holiday; He came to establish a kingdom! A government of peace that rests on His shoulders, not on man’s feeble structures (Isaiah 9:6-7). Yes, God’s glory was wrapped in swaddling clothes, but don’t underestimate the power in that humility. His first coming was a call to repentance; not a festive celebration. He was born to save us and He will come again to judge—know which side of history you stand on.
The tragedies we see today—crime, darkness, sorrow—these are markers that we’re living in the shadow of death. Yet, a great Light has already shone upon us (Isaiah 9:2). If you’re part of His kingdom, then act like it. Walk in the light as He is in the light so you can reflect His glory. But hear me—this requires obedience, the kind that doesn't flinch when discipline comes knocking. Sometimes it's not the devil causing your troubles—it's God trying to get your attention because you refuse to live right. Man up and remember what's required: to be born again. To walk not in the world's darkness but in His marvelous light. Don’t get caught on the flip side of God’s plan because you couldn’t be bothered to leave your sin behind. This is about your soul and His eternity. Don’t miss it.
The teaching starts at 1:52
All Verses Covered: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalms 87:1-6
Also read: Genesis 3:15, 49:10, Numbers 24:17, Deuteronomy 18:15, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 7:14, 11:1-10, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Ezekiel 34:23-24, Daniel 7:13-14, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9, 12:10, Matthew 1:23, 2:1-6,10-11, John 1:1,9-14,29, 3:3-8,13-17, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Ephesians 1:20-23, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:13-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:15-16, Hebrews 1:1-3, 2:14-17, 9:28, 1 Peter 1:10-12, Revelation 1:7-8, 11:15, 19:11-16, 21:1-4
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We hope you enjoy this message from Elder Clifton Dawson, pastor of Greater Christ Temple Church, following in the footsteps of the late Bishop Luke Edwards, Sr.
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