07 Dec Who is Jesus

Who Is Jesus Overview

Pastor delivers a powerful Christmas season sermon exploring the complete identity of Jesus Christ beyond just the baby in a manger. He emphasizes that while we celebrate Christ’s birth, we cannot leave Him there – we must follow His journey to the cross where He conquered sin, to hell where He defeated death, to His resurrection and ascension to the throne, and anticipate His second coming for the church. The message draws from Genesis to show Jesus as Creator who gave humanity dominion over creation, which Adam lost through disobedience. Using compelling analogies including golf lessons and family photo albums, the pastor explains how Scripture serves as our guide to aim correctly in life and receive our spiritual inheritance. He emphasizes that God’s commands aren’t restrictions but directions for abundant living, comparing divine guidance to a golf pro’s instructions that lead to success.

Who Is Jesus Outline

• 0:00 – Worship and Praise: Opening worship focusing on Jesus’ presence and worthiness of praise
• 8:30 – Don’t Leave Jesus in the Manger: Christmas message about following Jesus through His complete journey
• 12:45 – Scripture as Family Photo Album: Analogy explaining how God reveals deeper meaning in His Word
• 18:20 – Golf Pro Analogy: Story illustrating the importance of following divine guidance
• 25:15 – Jesus as Creator: Exploring Christ’s role in creation from Genesis
• 28:40 – Adam’s Lost Dominion: How humanity lost authority through disobedience
• 32:10 – Abundant Life Purpose: God’s intentions for blessing, not restriction

Scripture References

Genesis 1, Hebrews 4:12, John 10:10, Acts 20:32, Galatians 6:7, Psalm 95:6

Key Takeaways

• Jesus’ identity encompasses Creator, Savior, Conqueror, King, and Coming Bridegroom – we cannot limit Him to just the baby in the manger.
• Scripture is living and active, like a family photo album where God reveals deeper meanings as we mature spiritually.
• Following God’s guidance leads to success and inheritance, just like following a golf pro’s instructions improves your game.
• Adam was given dominion over all creation but lost it through disobedience, entering into a cursed earth system.
• God’s commands are not restrictions but directions for abundant living and avoiding harmful consequences.
• We must actively engage with our spiritual inheritance – knowing what we have is essential to receiving it.
• The church’s purpose is to elevate and strengthen believers, helping them understand and claim their inheritance in Christ.

Who Is Jesus Notes

This Christmas season sermon challenges believers to embrace the complete identity of Jesus Christ rather than limiting Him to the nativity scene. Pastor begins by acknowledging the seasonal focus on baby Jesus in the manger but insists we cannot leave Him there because His work wasn’t finished. He traces Christ’s journey from manger to cross, where He completed salvation’s work, to hell where He conquered death and claimed its keys, through resurrection to His current position on heaven’s throne, and finally to His promised return for a spotless bride.Using the compelling analogy of a family photo album, the pastor explains how Scripture reveals deeper truths as we mature spiritually. Just as a photo captures a moment but family members can explain the fuller context, God’s Word comes alive through the Holy Spirit’s revelation. This living quality of Scripture, referenced in Hebrews 4:12, makes it sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing our hearts with divine truth.The golf pro illustration powerfully demonstrates the importance of following divine guidance. Sharing his experience in the Philippines where professional instruction led to an exceptional game, the pastor shows how obedience to God’s direction produces supernatural results. This story reinforces Jesus’ words that those who love Him will obey His commands, not because God wants to control us, but because He desires our success.Delving into Genesis, the message establishes Jesus as Creator who fashioned everything over six days. On the sixth day, He created humanity in His image and likeness, declaring it “very good” – the pinnacle of creation. Adam received dominion over all previous creation, but through disobedience, he surrendered this authority and entered a cursed earth system. This foundational truth explains humanity’s current condition and need for redemption.The pastor emphasizes that God’s commands serve as loving guidance rather than restrictive rules. Like wise parents warning children about dangerous consequences, God’s instructions aim to protect and prosper us. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give abundant life. Every divine directive points toward blessing and inheritance rather than limitation.

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