Christmas

Filled Full | Colossians 1:19 |
At Christmas we celebrate that the fullness of God was in Christ, born to bring us peace with God. This is our 2019 Christmas Day message. Outline Jesus is the fullness of God Who came to bring peace

Fulfilled | Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14-17 |
The message from our 2019 Christmas Carols service. Outline The Promise of God Fulfilled in Christ

Weeping in Bethlehem | Matthew 2:13-23 |
The rescue of God’s Son (vv 13-15) from Herod’s fearful fury (vv 16-23) ‘Herods’ are still furious Matthew 5:11-12; 24:9

Christmas for Strangers | Matthew 2:1-12 |
A strange expedition (vv 1-10) … who came to worship (vv 11-12) Come let us worship, Jesus the King

Are We Alone? | Matthew 1:18-25 |
A strange dream (vv18-20) Unexpected news Strange command Two strange names (vv21-25) Saviour God with us Jesus, still the saviour who is God with us (Matthew 28:16-20)

Light In Darkness | Isaiah 9:1-7 |
Darkness in Israel and Judah (Isaiah 7-8) Light in Darkness (Isaiah 9:1-5) Light of the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6-7) A Son is Born (Matthew 4:12-14)

Christmas 2017
There were many strange things around the time of Jesus’ birth—angelic appearances, shepherds announcing new kings, visitors from distant lands, and a maiden who became a mum. These strange things were all pointing to one momentous event—the baby in the manager who is ‘God with Us,’ the promised saviour and king—it’s strange but true. Please join us this Christmas as we reflect on strange Christmas things and celebrate the coming of Jesus. Read more

Peace on Earth? | Luke 2:1-20 |
Jesus’ Promise Who’s the promise for? A Saviour? Peace…with God

Light in Dark Places | Luke 1:57-80 |
John’s birth (1:57-66) …makes Zacharias prophesy …about God’s salvation (1:68-74) Psalm 132 …and God’s prophet (1:76-77) Isaiah 40:3 (Malachi 3) …and the coming of Light! (1:78-79) Isaiah 9:1-2 The Light in our darkness

Nothing Will Be Impossible with God | Luke 1:5-38 |
Gabriel’s two announcements: John will prepare the way (1:5-25) Jesus, the son of David (1:26-38) Isaiah 11 Nothing will be impossible with God! God’s prepared people