LIFEGATE DENVER SERMONS

The story of the Gospel is not about making bad people good, but moving those who are dead to life in Christ. This means that sin is not fundamentally about behavior a detachment from God and the things of God. The Gospel then awakens us to life and brings us back into communion with God.

The prayer of the church and Christians is “Maranatha” because we desire and believe in the Lord’s return. The Lord Jesus speaks, promising to come soon as the Divine Messiah. As Christians, we are not afraid but trust that God is both loving and just and ask Him to release His judgment over the world so that the world might be fully saved and consummated.

One of the most comforting realities is that Jesus Christ is still and always will be sovereign over all things. While “Maranatha” in this context is not a prayer for the immanent return of Christ, it is a prayer that reminds us that we must be active agents, living self-controlled and sober-minded. In this, we will be devoted to prayer and of use in the Kingdom. Our prayer is for God to make things right in the world.

As one of the prayers of early Christians, “Maranatha” simply meant, “Our Lord has come.” It was a reminder to the church that in a world where we often feel far from God or we sense God’s distance, we are anchored in the truth of His incarnation. This is important for us because we want to begin our year by being reminded that God in Christ Jesus has entered the human story.

Jesus was born as the Savior King in fulfillment of numerous prophecies and promises found in the Old Testament Scriptures. His birth was marked by several significant aspects that revealed his identity as the long-awaited Messiah and Savior of the world: This King was affirmed by divine announcements, visits from dignitaries, declarations by angels, and the purpose of his birth to save humanity from sin. His birth in Bethlehem marked the beginning of God's redemptive plan, offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe in him.

Jesus was a King who was born to suffer so that His people would know what it means to live. Jesus was the suffering King who endured betrayal, rejection, mockery, humiliation, suffering, and death for the sake of humanity. Through his sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection, he provided forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering servant in the Old Testament and establishing his reign as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Jesus came as a shepherd by caring for the lost, guiding and teaching his followers, protecting, and

defending them, sacrificing himself for their sake, and ultimately rising from the dead to secure eternal life for all who believe in him. He embodies the qualities of the Good Shepherd who loves, leads, and lays down his life for his sheep. This was the prophet announcement – that one day, a true Messiah would come and shepherd His people. 

Unlike the kings of the earth who were domineering over their subjects and demanded to be served, Jesus exemplified what it means to be a servant. He walked as a king of humility displaying sacrificial love, compassion, and mercy for those who were deeply broken. As the servant King, Jesus challenged traditional notions of leadership and power, showing that true greatness is found in humble service to others.

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Jesus was the Spirit-filled King who demonstrated his authority, performed miracles, taught with wisdom, overcame temptation, and ultimately conquered death through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, fulfilling his mission to reconcile humanity to God and establish the Kingdom of God on earth. He was conceived by the Spirit (birth), led by the Spirit (wilderness), and empowered by the Spirit (miracles, authority, power).

Christ’s supremacy demands our response in missions. He reigns as Creator, Savior, and King, offering eternal hope to all. Sharing the gospel reflects His unmatched love, worth, and glory. Through missions, we declare His authority and bring His light to nations in need of redemption. His greatness fuels our passion and joy, compelling us to make His name known.

The question we must ask is – is Christ worth it?