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Christmas at Riverside 2022

Tom LundeenDecember 4, 2022Christmas Messages

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Passage: Luke 2:1-7

No room is a big part of the Christmas story. Before we point fingers at the innkeeper, we need to recognize that we also do this both individually and as a society.  How do we open every room to Jesus this Christmas season?

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Make Room

Pastor Tom Lundeen

 

 is a big part of the Christmas story (note Luke 2:1-7).

But before pointing fingers at the innkeeper, we need to recognize we also do this ( and as a society).

...why don't I make room for Jesus in my /personal life? 

 

 

1. Our  is Elsewhere

 

One of the characteristics of God is that He is  (present everywhere; note Psalm 139:7-12).

Too often we're not connected/ in to the fact Jesus is around us. 

 

Note John 4:10 and Luke 24:16

Other things become our focus and fill the  of our heart...

 

 

2. Our Heart is Overcrowded

 

Principle = stuff .

Your heart was made for God; but if you've rented out your heart to other , then you won't have room or time for God...

 

Too many people today think that they can do their own thing and be the captain of their own , only to discover it leads to broken lives, relationships, disappointments, and  (note 1 Corinthians 2:14; Mark 4:19; Deuteronomy 8:14).

 

 

3. Our Self-Sufficiency is  

 

Actually our biggest problem as human beings is  (note Psalm 10:4).

 that pushes God out of first place in my life is an idol/false god. We need God's power to live life as God purposed for us (note Isaiah 53:6). 

 

 

4. When I Make Room for Jesus...

 

A. I get to know my  and Savior (note 1 John 1:1-4) - life is better when we live it according to the One who  us. Note Matthew 1:21 and John 3:16. Every person's greatest need is  (note John 1:11-12). 

 

B. I receive meaning, , and strength for my life - you were made for more than money and . You were made for meaning and  (note 2 Corinthians 6:12-13). But when we make room for Jesus, we can experience His ...(note John 14:27). When we give more and more of the rooms of our lives to Jesus, He gives us the strength we need in every  of life (note 2 Timothy 1:7). 

 

 

So this Christmas season: 

  • So this Christmas season, how do I make room for Jesus?
  •  Him in.
  • Open the doors of your life to Him (note Psalm 37:5).
  • Say 'YES!' to Him as Lord.
  • Open  room.

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