Thesis: As we come to Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we need to be reminded
No Ordinary Baby – Part II
22 Dec 2013
1 Ti 3:16
Compass
1) Introduction
a) No Ordinary Baby
i)
He was God in the Flesh, The Christ, the witness of the truth
that he was no ordinary baby, fantastic things were “in Him” from the beginning.
c) Chosen based on me trusting Him!
d) YOU belong this morning!
4) In Him You are the righteousness of God! – 2 Cor 5:21
ii) In Him is All Fullness, Fulness of the Godhead, Life, God’s Promises are yes
a) The Bible says at our best our righteousness is filthy rags before God
iii) There was no sin in him
b) In Jesus, God doesn’t see my shortcomings, my sins, my failings
(1) Never broke the law
(2) Always acted on faith
(3) Always did right
(5) Never was Proud
ii) Need to love ourselves
Always searching to find ourselves – re Dr. Phil etc.
iii) Plastic surgery to provide self-worth
No other baby had that pedigree
b) Jerry MacGuire nor any other human completes you!
(1) Buddha
c) In Jesus nothing is missing – I have purpose, guidance, love, value, hope, etc.
(2) Mohammed
d) In Christ you have all you need to be successful – 2 Pe 1:2-3
2) In Him is eternal Life! – John 3:15-16
a) Eternal life is more than just longevity
It is always pitted against – eternal punishment
ii) It is about connection to God
b) The Things we consider life are not life at all i)
a) We are not satisfied with us!
i)
ii) Not only was He unique He brought Unique opportunities
i)
5) In Him You are Complete! Col 2:10
(4) Did good when it was to be done
b) No Ordinary Baby
i)
c) God has removed my iniquities as far as east is form west – Psa 103:10-14
Possessions, family, good food, good friends, etc. – Luke 12:20-31
6) In Him You Bear Fruit! – John 15:5
a) The fruit spoken of here is not reproduction, but Apples, pears, grapes (FRUIT!)
b) Fruit is NOT reproducing yourself
i)
Fruit has within it the ability to reproduce itself
ii) Fruit nourishes man, eat it or cut it away to get to the reproduction part
c) Fruit is..
i)
What you say – Pro 12:14
ii) Life is Jesus Christ - John 1:4
ii) How you live – Pro 1:28-31
iii) Without Christ we were DEAD! – Eph 2:1-6
iii) The things you invest your life in – Pro 31:31
iv) Without God there is no LIFE – merely existence!
3) In Him You Are Chosen! – Eph 1:4
d) Through Christ God will use you to draw men to Him!
7) Conclusion
a) Not like being chosen for sport as a kid – based ability or lack thereof
a) Christmas Spirit – focus on snow, Santa, gifts, family
b) Offered out of love – even though you had no ability!
b) True Christmas Spirit – Focus on the things that make Jesus No Ordinary Baby!