Searching For CHRIST in C.H.R.I.S.Tmas – PT 1 – Dec 15, 2019

Searching For CHRIST in C.H.R.I.S.Tmas

EWOC – Dec.15, 2019 & Dec.22, 2019

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

(too unusual, extreme, or indefinite to be adequately described, unexplainable, uncontainable)

Rev. 22:13

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

Hebrews 12:2

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our Faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

JESUS CAME TO CHANGE YOUR DESTINY!

Let us understanding the Joy and Power of Christmas and the Hope it brings.

1. C ompassion and Cleansing Power

Jesus has the power to cleanse you and make you pure and complete.

Isaiah 54:10  (NLT)

¹⁰ For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain.
My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.

2. H ope and Healing Power

Jesus has the power to heal you physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

3. R escue – and Restoration Power

Jesus has the power to make right all of the wrongs.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

4. I dentifying Power

Jesus has the power to understand, empathize with and guide us.

Jeremiah 1:5 (NLT)

⁵ “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”

5. S upreme and Saving Power

He has the Power to understand, empathize with us and guide us.

Acts 7:49 (NLT)

⁴⁹ ‘Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
Could you build me a temple as good as that?’
asks the Lord.
‘Could you build me such a resting place?

2 Chronicles 20:6 (NLT)

⁶ He prayed, “O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you!

Hebrews 7:25 (NLT)

²⁵ Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.

6. T ransfomational and Transforming Power

Jesus has the Power to Change our very nature

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)

¹⁷ This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

Titus 3:3-7

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

Conclusion:

Philippians 2:1-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Joined Together in Perfect Unity

2 Look at how much encouragement you’ve found in your relationship with the Anointed One! You are filled to overflowing with his comforting love. You have experienced a deepening friendship with the Holy Spirit and have felt his tender affection and mercy.

² So I’m asking you, my friends, that you be joined together in perfect unity—with one heart, one passion, and united in one love. Walk together with one harmonious purpose and you will fill my heart with unbounded joy.

³ Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves.