Christmas Hope - The Cradle

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Christmas Hope: The Cradle

Pastor Zach Prosser
 

Sermon Discussion Notes

Key Text: Luke 2:8-15

• Christ is Our Savior (Luke 2:11)
  • He took on flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14).
    • He came at the right moment in time: Kairos in Greek (Galatians 4:4-5).
    • He came as a helpless baby, not a conquering king (Isaiah 9:6-7).
       
• Christ is the Anchor of Our Souls (Hebrews 6:19).
  • He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

• Christ is Our Hope (Matthew 12:18-21; Colossians 1:21-23).
  • Salvation is found in no other (Acts 4:11-12).
  • Where have you placed your hope?
     
• Christ Humbled Himself (Philippians 2:5-8).
  • Christ is God (Ephesians 1:15-23; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:1-3).
    • He humbled Himself and was obedient (Philippians 2:7-8).
    • He took on flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14).
  • Have you humbled yourself like Christ? (Philippians 2:5).

• Christ Redeemed Us from the Law (Romans 8:1-6)
  • Are you walking in the flesh or the Spirit?

• Christ is the Anointed One (Acts 10:36-38).
  • He has anointing power to set you free (John 3:34; Luke 4:18-19).
    • The good news of Christ, with power, can change your life.
  • He is worthy of all praise (Revelation 5:4-14).
    • Keep your eyes on Jesus, not your problems.