Christmas Eve 2021

Christmas Eve 2021

I. Introduction

II. Because Jesus Christ Came to Earth, Three Things Can Be True in My Life

A. My past can be .

1. Romans 3:23 (NAS) For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

2. None of us are “good” the time!

3. God’s forgiveness is . . .

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4. Isaiah 1:18 (NAS) “Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord, “though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.”

B. My present can be .

1. Philippians 4:13 (NAS) I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

C. My future can be .

1. Hebrews 2:14-15 (NLT) ¹⁴Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. ¹⁵Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.

2. Hebrews 9:27 (NAS) And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment.

3. For a follower of Jesus, is just a !

III. God’s Gifts to You This Christmas

A. The gift of

1. Ephesians 1:6-7 (NLT) ⁶So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. ⁷He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.

B. The gift of

1. John 14:27 (NAS) “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.”

C. The gift of

1. Romans 6:23 (NAS) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

IV. A Question to Ask Yourself as You Prepare for Christmas

A. “Have I God’s Christmas gift of ?”

B. “How do I receive God’s gift of Jesus Christ?”

1. By in and committing your life to Jesus Christ!

V. Conclusion