Christmas in July: The Story Continues
This four-week series emphasizes the relevance of the Christmas story and how it applies not just during the holiday season, but throughout the entire year. We should celebrate the incarnation every day!
Sunday, July 5
Text: Matthew 3:1–12
Topic(s): Advent, Hope, Longing
Main Idea: The idea of Advent points to the longing not just for the arrival of the birth of Jesus but for Jesus’s return in all of his glory.
Application: When we wait for the Lord, it does not mean inactivity but rather that that we have purpose in our activity and our longing.
Sunday, July 12
Text: John 1:10–14
Topic: Incarnation, Compassion, Trials
Main Idea: The arrival of Jesus brought a new element into humankind’s relationship with God that is a display of Christ’s love and compassion.
Application: We can have confidence approaching God both in our temptations and in our sufferings.
Sunday, July 19
Text: Luke 2:8–14
Topic: Joy, Celebration, Angels, Singing
Main Idea: Jesus is both our object and source of joy.
Application: We can aim our strongest desires and route them toward God while praying that we would receive the strength to do so.
Sunday, July 26
Text: John 20:19–23
Topic: Gift, Celebration,
Main Idea: Jesus is the greatest gift of all to us; therefore, we can imitate him and be a gift to bless others.
Application: In our lives as Christians, we choose to be outward facing, looking to bless others, just as Jesus did for us.