What Difference Does Christmas Make

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Dec. 05, 2021

 Hank Jones
 Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 2:14-15, Ephesians 1:4-7, John 14:27
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John 3:16 For God So Loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son, that Whosoever would believe In  Him, would not perish, but have everlasting Life!


Of all the ways God could have come to earth, He chose to come the way we all come to earth. He chose the humble entrance. Nothing fancy, rather simple and plain.


Jesus went from the crib to the cross. There was Nothing ordinary about him. Simple? Yes! Humble? Yes! But not ordinary. He doesn’t want His followers to live an ordinary life but an extraordinary life.


Jesus is God. Supernatural. All-Powerful. King of Kings! From the cradle to The cross and everything in between, He Is! That was then and this is now. What difference does it make in our lives today?


Because Jesus came at Christmas time there are 3 things that can be true in your life.

-My Past Can Be Forgiven

-My Present Can Be Managed

-My Future Can Be Guaranteed


There is only one solution: Forgiveness! The Good News is God wants to forgive you. He wants to clear your conscience. There are a couple of things about forgiveness.

1) It’s Instant! God Doesn’t Make You Wait to Forgive You!

2) It’s Undeserved! You’ll Never Earn It. 

3) It’s Complete! God Says I’ll Remember Your Sins No More. 


God has 3 gifts for you this year, and they are wrapped up inside one big gift and that is Jesus Christ.

1) The Gift Of Forgiveness - This Takes Care Of The Past

2) The Gift Of Strength - This Takes Care Of The Present

3) The Gift Of Eternal Life - This Takes Care Of The Future


When you look at these gifts there are several things about them that you notice.

1) They Are Very Personal - They come in the person of Christ.

2) They Are Practical  -They are exactly what you need.

3) They Are Priceless - They cost Christ His life. They cost God His Son. This shows your worth to God. God says you are valuable.

4) They Are Permanent - This gift lasts forever. 


2 Questions: 

A) Have You Received God’s Christmas Gift of Jesus Christ?

B) How Do You Receive God’s Gift At Christmas?


You Receive God’s Gift By Believing.