In this sermon, Pastor Scott preached from John 1:14-16 and in this Christmas message, we learned that Jesus is the gift of God in the flesh who keeps on giving and is a gift that must be received. We also took a look at four gifts of grace we receive through a relationship with Jesus. What are those gifts? Check out this sermon to learn more!
Sermon Notes
Witnesses of Wonder Week 4: Jesus is the Gift (Christmas 2024)
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:14-16
1. Jesus is the Gift of God in the Flesh
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” John 1:14a
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…” John 1:1
“‘She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’” Matthew 1:21
“… your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.” Isaiah 59:2
“For the wages of sin is death…” Romans 6:23a
“…but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“…and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”)” John 1:14a-15
2. Jesus Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
“For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:16
Four gifts of grace we receive through a relationship with Jesus:
1. Forgiveness of sin
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1
2. The Holy Spirit
“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13-14
3. Spiritual Growth
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7
4. Heaven Forever
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
3. Jesus is the Gift That Must Be Received
“‘…everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” Romans 10:13
