We have a need for Christmas because we have a need for Christ, the Savior.
The PROMISE of Christmas was foreshadowed in scripture.
Genesis 3:15
Numbers 21:7-9
Genesis 22:10-13
The PROMISE of Christmas was foretold by prophets.
Micah 5:2
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 1: 18-23
Isaiah 9:6-7
The PROMISE of Christmas was/would be fulfilled through Jesus.
Isaiah 53:1-8
Video: Jesus in OT scripture final
God’s PROMISE of Christmas (Christ) was meant to give His people hope.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
sbennumi (sben’-noo-mee): to quench; to extinguish, suppress or thwart
1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
2 Timothy 4:1-4
1 Thessalonians 5:22
1 Thessalonians 5:23
1 Thessalonians 5:24
“I look forward to seeing Jesus face to face, but I don’t want to stand before Him with regrets.”
Are we allowing God to keep us blameless? Are we willing to let Him work on our rough edges? Our secret sins? Our inner fears?
1 Thessalonians 5:25-28
Colossians 3:12-17
oiktirmós – compassion (pity), i.e. deep feeling about someone’s difficulty or misfortune
Psalm 116:5
Psalm 145: 9
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
We are meant to be moved with compassion.
Matthew 9:35-36
Matthew 14:13-14
Matthew 15:29-39
Matthew 20:29-34
We’re meant to be motivated by compassion.
James 1:27
James 2:14-17
Question 1 : In what are ways you are moved by compassion?
Question 2: What are you doing about it?
Proverbs 24:10-13
“Compassion can’t be measured in dollars and cents. It does come with a price tag, but that price tag isn’t the amount of money spent. The price tag is love.” ~ J. C. Watts Jr.
Jesus rose from the dead to bring us life…
…but we often live like he’s still dead in the grave.
Luke 24:13-32
Jesus rose from the dead to bring us life, but we often live like he’s still dead in the grave.
Is our heart burning within us because we’ve encountered the risen Jesus?
Jeremiah 32:1-15
Look Beyond Right Now
Jeremiah 32:16-25
Trust the God of our Past and Present for the Future
Jeremiah 32:36-41
God’s Promise is Our Future
If we are genuine, there will be fruit in our life.
Matthew 13:24-29
You can’t FAKE being a FOLLOWER or FRIEND of Jesus.
(Adult Segment of the Message)
Matthew 13:36-43
If we are genuine, our life will reflect the truth of scripture.
Matthew 7:24, 26
References: Ephesians 4:29, Galatians 5:19-21, John 14:6, Job 34:19, Romans 10:12, Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35, Romans 12:21, James 1:19-20
2 Peter 3:9
An explanation of how and why we do communion, and why we invite everyone to participate in communion at Portico Church.
John 15
Draw Near To Me
You keep Jesus’ commands (progressive)
You love one another
You endure the struggle
You bear witness to Jesus
Draw Near To Me
Stay At Home I Stay In Him
