Morning: The sermon, "Come, Let Us Adore Him," focused on Matthew 2:9-11. In this passage, Matthew tells us of the arrival of the Wise Men to Bethlehem. Their example teaches us how to respond to Jesus.
1. We should find our joy in Jesus. In Christ, life takes on purpose and meaning.
2. We should worship Jesus. Jesus is infinitely worthy of worship.
3. We should bring him gifts. Jesus is worthy of our treasures.
Christ has given so much; we should be willing to give to him in return.
Evening: The message, "Sharing Comfort," focused on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. In this passage, Paul encourages us to reflect on the Father's compassion and comfort, so we can comfort those suffering hardship.
1. God the Father is worthy of praise. He is the Father of compassion, and the God of all comfort.
2. We suffer and are comforted, so that we can comfort others.
3. We suffer as Christ's followers, but we are also comforted.
4. The experiences of suffering, being comforted, and comforting others teaches us to endure.
Suffering is part of the Christian experience, but so too is comfort. Christ teaches us to comfort others.
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