All I Want for Christmas – My Faith – Luke 2:8-20

All I Want for Christmas

My Faith – Luke 2:8-20
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

This Christmas season, we’re taking a fresh look at the attitudes that shape our holiday season, examining our hearts as we focus on our finances, our family, our faith, and our future. Through the wisdom of the Teacher, the tender redemption of the Prodigal Son, the wonder-filled obedience of the Shepherds, and the steady, peace-filled encouragement of the Apostle Paul, we’ll discover how the story of Jesus transforms each of these areas in surprising and hope-filled ways. Are we seeing Christmas not just as a season, but as an invitation: to hold our finances with wisdom, to love our families with grace, to strengthen our faith with joy, and to look toward our future with peace. Let’s experience the kind of Christmas our hearts long for.

December 7 – My Finances – Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

December 14 – My Family – Luke 15:11-32

December 21 – My Faith – Luke 2:8-20

December 28 – My Future – Philippians 4:4-9

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My Faith

Luke 2:8-20

1. Do I acknowledge God’s in my life? (Luke 2:8-10)

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Romans 1:20

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9

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2. Do I recognize God’s in my life? (Luke 2:11-14)

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” Mark 10:27

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

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3. Do I to God? (Luke 2:15-17)

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

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4. Do I on God? (Luke 2:18-20)

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Hebrews 12:2

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3

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Challenge:

If not God, what do I fixate on?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

This Christmas season, get excited about your faith!

Read Philippians 4:1-23 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.