Sermons on “Christmas”
Rumors of a Savior (Genesis 3:15)
Key Idea: Let Christmas encourage your hope by reminding you of the relentless faithfulness of God. Two reasons Christmas encourages when we have a hope deferred: Christmas demonstrates God will always be faithful. Christmas demonstrates God’s plan is always best.
View SermonA Thrill of Hope (Matthew 1:1-17)
Key Idea: Three ways the Christmas story provides real hope Hope for outsiders cultural outsiders social outsiders Hope for sinners Hope for sufferers The faithfulness of God’s plan The fullness of God’s plan
View SermonGrace and Truth (John 1:14)
0:00-3:50 — “God of Promise” – Toshi Saito 3:51- 12:59 — Testimony – Ron and Cindy Low 13:00-16:19 — “God of Salvation” – Kelly Kira 16:20-25:15 — Testimony – Rodrigo and Catalina Merino 25:16-28:24 — “God of Presence” – Kim Kira 28:25-35:18 — Testimony – Shawn Matsumoto
View SermonChristmas: When God Entered Our Story (John 1:14)
Key Idea: The Christmas Story transforms our story. I. When God entered the story it made the Christmas story bigger. II. When God entered the story it made the Christmas story more enlightened. III. When God entered the story it made the Christmas story more hopeful.
View SermonHark! The Herald Angel Sings (Luke 2:8-14)
We should join the angels in praise be because Jesus transforms our story.
View SermonChristmas Eve Service 2016
0:00-3:22 – Welcome and Introduction (Kim Kira) 3:22-7:15 – Devotional (Ryan Narasaki) 7:16-15:33 – Gary and Julie Wong’s Testimony 15:34-20:29 – Devotional (Eric Cai) 20:30-29:45 – Jefferson and Eunice Romulo’s Testimony 29:46-34:45 – Devotional (Gavin Kajikawa) 34:46-38:30 – Emi Ito’s Testimony 38:31-41:50 – Candle Lighting and “Silent Night”
View SermonWhat Child is This? (Luke 2; John 1; Matthew 2)
The Christmas hymn “What Child is This?” prompts us to ask three questions: What child is this? What did he do that was so amazing? How should we respond?
View SermonPrepare Him Room (Luke 10:38-42)
A devotion to and focus on Jesus is the difference between a Christmas of worship and a Christmas wasted.
View SermonO Come, O Come Emmanuel (Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Revelation 21:1-4)
The truth of God with us should encourage our faith and worship this Christmas season.
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