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Who came to earth to the manger?  There are 4 insights or pointers to Who came:

#1 - His PROPHECY

#2 - His WORKS

#3 - His WORDS

#4 - His EXPOSITORS (His messengers: The Apostles & writers of scripture)

Conclusion: Why was it important for God to come to that manger?  3 reasons-

1) To handle your sins

2) To handle your sanctification

3) To handle your send off 

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What should guide our focus at Christmas?

#1 - The MIRACLE of the Birth, 18-20

#2 - The MISSION of the Birth, 21

#3 - The MESSAGE of the Birth, 22-23

#4 - The MANIFESTATION at the Birth, 24-25

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What Should Guide our Focus at Christmas?

#1 - The MIRACLE of the Birth, 18-20

How did God accomplish Jesus' coming in a Sovereign/Divine/Supernatural way?

1st - The CONCEPTION, 18

2nd - The CONCLUSION, 19

3rd - The CLARIFICATION, 20

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Who was it that was Born that Christmas night?  Not just a baby...

#1 - A SOVEREIGN, 6

#2 - A SLAVE, 7

#3 - A SYMPATHIZER, 8a

#4 - A SUBSTITUTE, 8b

#5 - A SUPREMACY, 9-11

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What are the Four Gifts of Christmas found in God's Covenants?

#1 - Sovereign FAITHFULNESS, 68-71 (Davidic Covanant - Promises a King)

#2 - Sweet DELIVERANCE, 72-75 (Abrahamic Covenant - Promises Blessings)

#3 - Sin PARDONING, 76-77 (New Covenant - Promises Forgiveness)

#4 - Mercy-Driven TRANSFORMATION, 78-79 (Result - New Heart)

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What are the 3 miracles of Christmas?

#1 - The MYSTERIOUS Jesus

#2 - The MIRACULOUS Jesus

#3 - The MEDIATING Jesus

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Four Unlikely Witnesses to Christmas

What did they find in Jesus?

#1 - Shepherds:  That He is a Savior of LOW People, Luke 2:8-20

#2 - Simeon:  That He is Sight for the LOOKING People, Luke 2:25-35

#3 - Anna:  That He is Satisfaction to the LONGING People, Luke 2:36-38

#4 - Magi:  That He is Security to the LOSING People, Matthew 2:1-12

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Christmas 2015

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Christmas Eve 2014

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Isaiah 8:19-9:7

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Christmas Eve Service 2013

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Isaiah 7:14

Four Reasons We Celebrate Christmas

Michael Rosario

12/23/12

How does Jesus' birth mean that God is with us?

1-With us PROPHETICALLY

2-With us PHYSICALLY

3-With us PASTORALLY

4-With us PURPOSEFULLY

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2 Samuel 7:12-14a

Michael Rosario

Christmas Eve Service 2009

“Visited Planet: Jesus Christ was raised to bring us God’s Word, and therefore eternal life”

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Deuteronomy 18:15-18

Brandon Phillips

Christmas Eve Service 2009

“Visited Planet: Jesus Christ was raised to bring us God’s Word, and therefore eternal life”

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