December 11, 2011
Christmas Faith!
Mike Fritscher
Christmas Faith! Mary, Believer in Christ!
Luke 18:8 However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"
Luke 1:26-45 Mary, The First Believer in Jesus!
A. We Believe in God’s Grace! V. 28 Favored One!
The word for favor is from the word that signifies God’s grace. Grace is the manner or act which is the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life!
Titus 2:11-14
Are you manifesting God’s Grace? In other words does your spouse, children co workers, family see God’s grace in your life? Do others see this in your marriage?
B. We Believe in God’s Presence! V. 28 God is with You!
Exodus 33:16 to distinguish (literally or figuratively): put a difference, show marvellous, separate, set apart, sever, make wonderfully.
C. We Believe in God’s Promises! V. 38 May it be done according to Thy word!
Elizabeth’s Testimony – Luke 1:39-45
Christmas is a Celebration of What we Believe!
- We Believe In God’s Grace!
- We Believe IN God’s Presence!
- We Believe in God’s Promises!
- We Believe in Godward Praise!
Mary’s Hymn of Praise – Luke 1:46--55
Some Principles!
- Believe God’s Word Concerning You!
- Believe God’s Word Concerning Your Children.
- Commit Your Life and Family to a Standard of Righteousness.
- Commit Yourself to Hear and Obey the Word of God.
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