The Word Becomes Flesh

Sermon Text: John 1:14

Christmas Day Sermon

The sermon format was preached in a series of six lessons from six different scripture texts:

First Lesson: Our Dire Predicament - Genesis 3:8-19

Second Lesson: Rescue Promised - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Third Lesson: An Unexpected Plan - Micah 5:2-4

Fourth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Mary - Luke 1:26-38

Fifth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25

Sixth Lesson: Christmas: God’s Plan in Action - John 3:16-18

James 5:7-11

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

I. With Perspective

II. With Patience

III. With Perseverance

Romans 15:4-13

Where Is the Hope in This Holiday?

I. Recognize the Source of Hopelessness

II. Rejoice in the Source of Endless Hope

Luke 12:32-40

We Can’t Handle the Truth

I. The Hard Truth

II. The Wonderful Truth

Luke 21:5-28
Last Words on Last Things

I. It Will Get Worse

II. It Is Necessary

III. It Will Get Better

John 8:31-36

Jesus Has Set Us Free!

I. Free from Slavery

II. Free for Sonship

Luke 18:18-27

Inheriting Eternal Life

I. What Is Impossible for People

II. Is Possible for God

Luke 18:1-8

Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart

I. In Spite of the Apparent Response

II. Because of the Character of Your God

Luke 17:11-19

The Poll Results Are In

I. The Majority Can Be Right

II. The Majority Can Be Wrong