A Gift with Love

Main Point:   The Gift of eternal life has no comparison.  The creator of all things gave us a gift we do not deserve because of Love.  That is why we celebrate Christmas.

Foundation Scripture:  John 3:16. Because of Love God sent his Son to redeem sinners into eternal life.

Pastor’s Thoughts:

• Sinners who are not cleansed by Jesus can’t enter into everlasting life.
• Sinners who are cleansed by Jesus can enter into everlasting life
  • It is simple to understand.  Receive the Gift sent with Love from God.
    • It is difficult for many to receive the gift of eternal life because the gift comes with a surrender of our will and a total trust in God to save us and lead us by his will.

Show Video:  God will not trespass on your will.  You must receive the gift of salvation by your free will.

Scripture about surrendering and trusting God

• Proverbs 3:5-6.  Trust in the Lord, not you’re understanding and he will direct your path.
• Matthew 26:39. Jesus lived as an example on surrendering our will to God’s will

Christmas Gifts:

• The giving of gifts on Christmas reminds us about God’s gift to mankind
  • so, when you give gifts this Christmas, think of Jesus birth, the greatest gift of all.
• A gift that is cherished is not ignored (A new car gift, will be used, an action to use the car will be evident
• Analyze your heart this Christmas season and make sure the gift of Jesus, which we celebrate during Christmas is not ignored. 
  • Determine in your heart that you will be taking an action for God’s Kingdom as evidence that you have accepted the gift with love.

The Wisemen took action:  Matthew 2:11

• Why?  Because they believed Jesus was the King of Kings.

Time for Action-as evidence of accepting God's gift:  Bring your gifts:

• Read your bible regularly
• Pray in your secret place time with God
• Give cheerfully to others and in your tithes and offering
• Fellowship in church with other believers to Praise and Worship King Jesus.

Conclusion:

• Christmas is all about ‘the gift’ of eternal life.
• The ultimate gift with love
• Take action in love as evidence that you have accepted with joy the Gift of eternal life.