In the 2nd Sermon of our Gods plan series, we ask the question, ask what is Christmas, why we celebrate it, and how we celebrate it as a holiday, by teaching from Luke Chapter 2, The Birth of Jesus Christ. 

It is important to remember Christmas did not originate as a Christian celebration, but we now celebrate it from a Christian perspective to honor of Jesus Christ Birth and remember the incarnate birth. 

3 points to how we should celebrate Christmas. 

1. Celebrate by worshiping Jesus. Luke 2:13-14

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,

    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

2. Let people know about Jesus' birth and his coming. Luke 2:16-18

22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 

24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”

Welcome to our new Risen City Sermon Series #GodsPlan, as we go through the Gospel of Luke. This introduction sermon starts in Luke 1 and asks the question, what happens when God not only wipes away your past but also your future... 

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“When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority...he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick...So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.” ~ Luke 9:1-2, 6 NIV

God has given us His power and authority to heal and share the Gospel - the story of Jesus! We can’t stay comfortable, even in a time of pandemic. God is still calling us to share His message of hope with our neighbors, family, friends, fellow students, teammates, strangers

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