Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? Some people say that Christmas is born out of a pagan holiday and therefore Christians should not celebrate it. Pastor Mike addresses this question with biblical answers.
Christmas
The First Christmas Card
We should be comforted and encouraged by God’s announcement of his ancient plans to bring about our salvation through Christ just after Adam and Eve first sinned.
The Arrival of the Royal Priest
We should joyfully submit to King Jesus knowing he redeemed us and will one day vanquish all rebels, ushering in a kingdom of peace.
More Songs of the Incarnation
Get the deeper meaning of those Christmas carols we sing each year, but maybe don’t pay as much attention to as we should. There is great theological depth that we too easily sing over without giving much thought to. Gain a deeper richness and enjoyment to some of your favorite Christmas carols in Pastor Mikes …
In the Fullness of Time
Just as God sent his Son at the first advent right on schedule, we should be assured that he will also dispatch his Son to establish a world of righteousness at just the right time.
December 12, 2023
Questions in this episode: – James 2:19 says that even the demons believe, and in 1 John 4, we as Christians can differentiate a true Spirit and a wrong Spirit, if you believe that Jesus came in the flesh that it’s a true Spirit. Can you please explain this because if based off James …
The Fullness of Deity Dwells Bodily
We must reconsider the profound reality and far-reaching implications of the incarnate, fully-human, fully-divine Christ.
Go the Extra Mile
We should always be quick and resolute in an obedient response to God’s word, knowing that it is always worth it.
The Mega Christmas Message
Christmastime is the perfect time to anchor our minds on the person and work of Christ, knowing it is the ultimate reason for the incarnation.
Christmas Forgiveness
In this season of giving and receiving gifts, let us never lose our focus on the incomparable grace that was bestowed on us when God decided to give us everything that was needed to free us from the consequences of our sins through the life and death of Jesus Christ. It would seem only right…
Bethlehem’s Honor: God’s Kingly Village
The birth of the Eternal King in the humble village of Bethlehem should drive us to think about our values and recalibrate our lives in light of the countercultural Lordship of Christ.
Christmas Plan
Christmas was required in God’s plan because the righteous life he requires was not attained by Adam or any of his fallen descendants. God, prompted by grace, chose to fulfill the holy human standard himself. The incarnate Deity chose to live the life we should have lived – the perfect childhood, the spotless…
Christmas Giving
The relationship of Christmas with gift-giving may be bemoaned by many, but the connection is a biblical one. I am not referring to the crazed run through the mall in late December or the White Elephant gift exchange at the office party, but the concept of generously…
Celebrate the Incarnation
We should never be apprehensive about following the example of biblical history in crafting our own festive traditions to honor and celebrate God’s redemptive work in Christ.
Pagan Christmas?
There are several modern-day Gnostics who, in the name of Christ, seek to dissuade us from celebrating the birth of Jesus each December. They go to great lengths to enlighten us regarding the pagan associations of the winter solstice, the worship of Druid gods, and idolatry…
Christmas Courage
Because our Leader – the incarnate Christ – is sovereign and omnipotent we can traverse any crisis with calm and courage no matter how difficult the circumstances may get.
Reflecting God’s Inexpressible Gift
God has set the ultimate example of selfless and sacrificial giving that should be diligently followed by all of his disciples – especially at Christmastime.
When Our Light Shines in the Darkness
We must always remember that the biblical Jesus is an offense to the world so that we can remain joyful and resolute when our alliance and loyalty to him cause conflicts with non-Christians.
Serving Like the Angels
The angelic beings who directed the shepherds at Christ’s birth provide us with a challenging example of humble service to Christ’s people for Christ’s sake.
Sacrificing Like the Wise Men
The wise men, who sacrificially left their country to worship the Christ child, provide us with an exemplary motivation to sacrifice the world’s pleasures and comforts to follow and serve Christ.
An Unsung Christmas Hero
Joseph provides us with a relevant and compelling example to imitate, demonstrating a courageous and obedient faith amid confusion, fear, and disappointment.
Illuminating December
At Christmastime we ought do more than celebrate the incarnation, we should capitalize on this strategic season to prayerfully bring the good news of the gospel to the lost world around us.
Preparing Our Attitude for the Holidays
God expects the hearts of his thankful children to be at peace because we are disciplined to regularly and consistently ponder the excellent things that God has done and will do.
Offering God a Heart of Gratitude
Mindful of the huge difference our thanksgiving makes to God, others, and ourselves, we should be careful to regularly credit God for his gracious work of salvation on our behalf.