Why we need Light

Advent, like Lent has strong themes of preparation, of waiting, of the coming dawn. And the story started a long time ago. Why did God decide to be born a man? Why was a rescue plan of this magnitude needed? It all started way back in at the beginning of beginnings:  Read Genesis 3:8-19 We all have our failings. We all have our dark times that test what we believe about life and ourselves.  But despite our shortcomings, God has journeyed with us through it all. When Adam and Eve left the garden, they stumbled and God picked them up, clothed them and followed them. He never abandoned them, or us. Of course in the coming of Jesus we see the greatest expression of God with us. As we wait for his coming this Christmas, let’s not forget why he came. Read John 3:16-20 in the Message Translation (wonderful stuff!)

Jesus came to reveal what the world wants to conceal

that there really is an ALTERNATIVE to the Darkness of our world that we really do have a CHOICE to live differently that we can have a FLAME in each one of us for the world to see.

1. How is your life different because of Christmas?
2. What would you say to someone who rejects Christmas?
3. What will you do to spread the message of Christ?

Worship 12.02.12 Outta the Darkness Light Worship 12.02.12 Outta the Darkness Light Sermon Audio: Into the Light 12.02.12L Into the Light 12.02.12E