25th December 2022 Christmas Day “Christmas is Always Outside”
ALL AGE MESSAGE
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Paying taxes to Caesar is thought to be a perfect trap for Jesus. The Jews had their own money but for taxes, they had to pay in Roman money – effaced with Caesar’s image. Here Matthew provides insight into the nature and brilliance of Jesus and His purpose.
Jesus calls us to look beyond what our human concerns expect….
Being ready in many situations is very important. Each advent we hear the call to be ready.
Pause, reflect and identifying hazards in our spiritual life by taking moments of stillness.
Christmas is nigh so ‘make ready’ for what is to come!
Mary gave her very best expensive perfume to show her love for Jesus. It was a free but costly gift that Jesus gave – his life, to show his love for us. ALL AGE MESSAGE When the ‘jar’ is broken open the sweet healing of Christ can be released. A broken ‘jar’ can transform…
The soul is the seat of emotions and is the heart of our true emotions.
Need to get everything out of the way for our soul to magnify that which is good and wholesome.
Shed negativity and fear to find a purpose in life with the help of the Holy Spirit.
We hear some uncomfortable messages this week. Aaron built a golden calf when he replied to the demands of the people. When the church gets anxious, it creates golden calves. It looses celebration and festivity, trying to save itself. Paul encourages us to not be anxious but with prayer and thanksgiving make our requests known.
The New Testament paints a very different image of God to the way He was understood in the Old Testament.
Jesus’ actions and teaching show
what His father is like – if we know Jesus then we know about His
father – God.
God has prepared a place for all
and is open to a relationship for all ordinary people to be in His kingdom.