Sermon Notes For 12-07-25, Christmas From A Different Point Of View! Part 1

In 1963 this song was performed by the late Andy Williams Called, “This is most wonderful time of the year!”

Now, there is only 19 days now before the Annual Christmas Day Celebration & Observance.

And there is only 26 days before the New Year of 2026, as we begin the second half of this decade of the 20s, The Roaring 20s!

Now, here is the 1st observation I would like to bring up.  Perhaps as a child of God are you personally dealing with, *Distractions.  *Demands.  As a child of God are you personally dealing with, *Dreads.  *Disappointments.  *Depression.

Now, here is a 2nd observation I would like to bring up.  Sincerity vs  Surrender 

As a child of God do you & I understand the difference between Sincerity vs Surrender? 

For example, someone may think or say As long as I am sincere, that’s what matters! But what if I told you that God is not looking at your sincerity or How sincere you think you are!

And the reason why is because you can be sincere,  but sincerely wrong!

So again, as a child of God do you & I understand the difference between Sincerity vs Surrender?  And what about Surrender?

Surrender. It’s not about an attitude, it’s about an action, a way of life, a commitment to something or someone bigger than yourself.

So again, as a child of God do you & I understand  the difference between Sincerity vs Surrender?  Or better yet, do you & I understand the difference between a superficial Sincerity we can give unto The Lord?

Or do you & I understand an unconditional surrender unto The Lord, in all areas within our lives?

Now this phrase, “Unconditional Surrender,” may remind us of significant events that occurred  within the history of the United States many, many years ago.

84 years ago (Today) December 7, 1941, the Country of Japan initiated an aerial attack upon one of the Territories of the United States, called, “Hawaii”.  And by the way, “Hawaii.” would not  become the 50th State of the United States, until August 1959.

Now, on December 7, 1941, the Country of Japan initiated an aerial attack upon one of the territories of the United States, called, “Hawaii,” and specifically upon a military target known as “Pearl Harbor.”  Which at that time, was the home of the United States’ Pacific Naval Fleet.

After that attack the conflict between United States and Japan continued for 4 years.

Not until September 2, 1945, after a devastating  aerial attack by the United States  upon 2 military and industrial cities within Japan at the time.  Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

 And then on August 9,1945 upon Nagasaki, by utilizing one atomic bomb blast in each case.

And on September 2, 1945, the country of Japan declared an unconditional surrender, which began the process of ending the war between  United States and Japan.

(Question) Do you & I understand an unconditional surrender unto The Lord, in all areas within our lives?

Now, let’s turn to Genesis Chapter 3. 1 Now, the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?" 2 And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3 but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, “You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.” 4 Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."                          6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.                                         7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?" 10 So he said, "I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself." 11 And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?" 12 Then the man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate." 13 And the Lord God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." ***14 So the Lord God said to the serpent: Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, and you shall eat dust all the days of your life. ***15 And I will put enmity Between You (Satan) and The Woman, And between Your seed and her Seed.  He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.

16 To the woman He said: "I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you." 17 Then to Adam He said, "Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, 'You shall not eat of it': "Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life. 18 Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you, And you shall eat the herb of the field. 19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return." ***21 Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and clothed them. ***22 Then the Lord God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever" ***23 therefore the Lord God sent Adam out of the garden of Eden to till or work the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life. 

Now, remember Genesis 3:15.  And I will put enmity between you (Satan) and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed.  He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.

Now, let’s see The Gospel of Matthew 1:       18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.                                   19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.   20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife for or because that which is conceived within her is of The Holy Spirit.                                                        21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."                                     22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,                                                          23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, "God with us."

For Communion Time ************************ Now, let’s turn to 1st Corinthians Chapter 11. Now, please notice 1st Corinthians 11:25, This English translation says, “In the same manner (He) our Lord Jesus also took *The Cup.  After supper and said, *This cup is The New Covenant in My blood. *This do as often as you drink in remembrance of Me!  (Stop here)

Now, you might recall that on the first Sunday in November we started with vs. 25A and with the phrase that says, in the same manner, (He) our Lord Jesus also took the cup. (Stop here) 

Now, at first this phrase may appear to be somewhat insignificant when you first read it. However, there is so much more for us to know about this simple phrase and how it reveals something special.  Show you what I mean!

Now, let’s turn to The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26.  And let’s see Matthew 26:17 first. Now, on the first day of The Feast of The Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus saying, Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat The Passover? (Stop here) 

Now, remember the Annual Passover along with  The Feast Of The Unleavened Bread, has 2 distinct elements that must be used and that must be shared among the participants. •3 individual sheets of unleavened bread.  •And also, 4 individual cups of wine. 

Now, we want to continue to focusing on the significant and the meaning of “1“of the 4 cups of wine in which Our Lord used that changed everything!

 Now, let’s notice Matthew 26: Vs. 27. Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it unto them saying, Drink from it all of you. Vs. 28. For this is My blood of The New Covenant which is shed for many for the remission or forgiveness of sins. Vs. 29.  And I say unto you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine, from now on, until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom. (Stop here)

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Now remember, last month I said that during The Passover Feast were 4 individual cups of wine were to be used and shared among the participants.  And last month I gave their numerical order and the individual names of each of the 4 cups of wine. 

Now briefly today, and Lord willing, next month in January and in February and probably in March of the new year. And based upon how much time we have for Communion each month, with God’s help, I would like to cover 4 important matters.

Today, I would like to reveal which one of the 4 cups that our Lord actually used out of the 4! Also, I would like us to know that there was another special cup that was filled with wine and it’s name, you might be surprised.  But this particular cup was to remain unused throughout entire Passover Feast.

I would like us also to know about the false story and the myth behind the Cup our Lord actually used.  And supposedly how it was found some centuries later, and it was given the name, “The Holy Grail !”

And lastly, we want to be clear and morally responsible, regarding the type of wine that was used during the Passover celebration in order to prevent intoxication.

Now, let’s notice again Matthew 26:27.  Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it unto them saying, Drink from it, all of you.  (Stop here)  Notice again the phrase, He took the cup.

(Question) What Cup Did Our Lord Jesus Take?Well, let’s turn to 1st Corinthians Chapter 10.

I believe that there is a passage in the New Testament book of 1st Corinthians Chapter 10 that gives us the answer!  See what you think.

Now, notice see 1st Corinthians 10:16, The Cup of Blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the Blood of Christ? 

And the bread which we break, is it not the Communion of the Body of Christ?  Again 1st Corinthians 10:16A, The Cup of Blessing which we bless, (Stop here) 

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Now remember, that the 3rd cup in The Passover Celebration is also called, The Cup of Thanksgiving, or The Cup of Redemption, or The Cup of Blessing!

Now, see 1st Corinthians 11:25.  For it says, in the same manner (He) The Lord also took the cup, the 3rd cup after supper, saying, This cup is The New Covenant in My Blood. this do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. 

Sermon Notes 12-14-25 Part 2, Christmas From A Different Point Of View!

Now, let’s turn to Romans Chapter 5. And let’s return back to our current series that we have entitled, “Christmas From A Different Point Of View!”  (Part 2)

And some of you might remember, that we started this series called, “Christmas From A Different Point Of View,” Back in December of 2020 during the government shut down, because of the Covid epidemic.

And then after 2020 and each year that followed in the month of December until now, for I truly believe The Lord has been leading us to look at the subject of Christmas From A Different Point of View, because The Lord does not want His people to be deceive by the secularism, overindulging or reveling.  Nor, by the commercialism of this time of the year. But instead, as God’s people we should use this time of the year to focus upon our Lord Jesus Christ! •Who He really is?  •Why did He really come? •And how would He condescend, in order to save and to set free those who would believe in Him?

Now, for the last 4 years and now as we are moving into this 5th and final year of this series, lets take a few moments and review the topics during the months of December that The Lord helped us to know perhaps a little bit better than we had before!

For example:  •We looked at Christmas from God’s point of view after the tragic fall of Adam and Eve, in which God Himself began immediately a divine rescue mission. •We looked at Christmas from the Holy Angel’s point of view, like the Angel Gabriel. But also, the Heavenly Host of Angels who were outside in the shepherd’s field, as they announced that the Savior had been born. •We looked at Christmas from Mary and Joseph’s points of view.  •As well a,s Mary and Elizabeth’s points of view. •As well as, Joseph and Zacharias’ points of view. •We looked at Christmas from the Inn-keeper’s point of view. *And we looked at the misunderstanding about the Manger being confused as the birth place of Jesus. •We looked at Christmas from the Wisemen’s or the Magi’s point of view. •We looked at Christmas from the Shepherd’s point of view. •We looked at Christmas from Cesar Augustus’s point of view, as well as, from King Herod’s point of view. •We looked at Christmas itself!  Because often times most people, saved or unsaved are unaware or they are unconcerned about the many myths and misunderstandings. The inaccuracies, as well as the false traditions and practices that go on each year in regarding Christmas. •And then last year in 2024, we looked at  Christmas from the point of view of 2 elderly Saints, Simeon and Anna.  Who most likely didn’t know each other, but God would used them to bear witness to others that the wait was over, the Savior indeed is here!

And now in this year of 2025, and during this last month of the year, we will be looking at Christmas from the point of view of our Lord Jesus’ unconditional surrender to the purpose and the plan of The God-Head, in order to rescue mankind after the fall of Adam and Eve! Show you what I mean!

Now, let’s notice Romans 5: 12 Therefore,  just as through one man sin entered the world and death through sin, and thus death spread unto all men, because all sinned. 13 For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. 16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. 17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of Grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ. *18 Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came unto all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one man's righteous act, the free gift came to all men resulting in justification of life. *19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one man's obedience many will be made righteous. (Stop here)

Now, one of the many ways our Lord Jesus surrender unconditionally to the purpose and the plan of the God-Head in order to rescue mankind after the fall of Adam and Eve. Is that our Lord Jesus would remain God the Son, but He would have to willingly become human at the same time by means of, an Incarnation. a Miraculous or a Supernatural Conception. And by a Virgin Birth.

Now, let’s see Matthew 1: 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” 24 Then Joseph being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him Mary as his wife, 25 but did not know her sexually as a wife until she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And (he) Joseph called His name Jesus.

Now, see Luke 2:21. And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called, Jesus!  The name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

Now, let’s see again Matthew 1:23.  Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (God with us).

(Question)—Is Jesus Christ actually God?

Well, let’s see 1st John 5:7. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: *The Father, *The Word, and *The Holy Spirit; and these three are one.”

Now, see The Gospel of John 1:1. In The beginning was The Word, and The Word was with God, and The Word was God. 

The words "The Word," is from the Greek word Logos. The Greek word Logos can mean that which is spoken audibly or that is written visually, to express feelings, thoughts, ideas, plans, or a much-needed message that should be received.

Listen, when Jesus is being referred to as "The Word," here in St. John 1:1.  This is a term that refers to the fact that Jesus is the personification of that which was written and spoken by the Prophets during The Old Testament Times. 

For He is the only one who can correctly express a much-needed message from God to this world, and even to us as God's people in this world. 

But how do we know that Jesus Christ is The Word?

Well, notice The Gospel of John 1:14.  And The Word “became” flesh, a human being and dwelt among us.  And we beheld His Glory, the Glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of Grace and Truth.

Now, think about it, this is referring to the Incarnation of God! * Not the Coronation of God, 

For that will happen in the future.  *And not the reincarnation of God, for that is totally unbiblical and it is a lie from the devil.

No, we are talking about The Incarnation of God! The word "Incarnation" when used in a Biblical or Spiritual way means, when Deity becomes "Embodied."  Or when Deity becomes "flesh,"  but at the same time having a physical body and being fully human.

And by the way, "Incarnation" does not mean that Jesus Christ was half man and half god just like the other demigod’s of Greek Mythology like Hercules or Perseus the one who beheaded Medusa.

No, the Bible teaches that Jesus Christ was actually fully man and fully God at the same time!

Now, there is a theological term that you should know about that helps us to better understand that Jesus Christ was-not a Half man and half god. But He was Fully man and fully God, (The God-man).

This theological term is called, the Hypostasis Union of Jesus Christ.  The Hypostasis Union of Jesus Christ simply put, is about the two different natures residing in one person. Undiminished Deity, and yet, genuine humanity or being human. 

Both natures are coexisting at the same time, and yet they remain separate and unmingled within one person, Jesus Christ! 

(Question) does the Bible actually teach this theological term, or is this some man-made fantasy?

Now, let’s see 1st John 5: 20. And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and Eternal life.

Now, let’s see 1st Timothy 3:16 and without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.

Now, let’s See 1st Timothy 2:                               3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,                                                  4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.                               5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,           6 Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Now again, one of the many ways our Lord Jesus surrenders unconditionally to the purpose and the plan of the God-Head in order to rescue mankind after the fall of Adam and Eve. Is that our Lord Jesus would remain God The Son, but He would have to willingly become human at the same time by means of, an Incarnation. a Miraculous or a Supernatural Conception. And by a Virgin Birth. A Miraculous or a Supernatural Conception.

Luke 1:26. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,                                                                            27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.                                     28 And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!"  29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying and considered what manner of greeting this was.                                                    30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.       *31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.                                                          *32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.             *33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end."                                                                                    *34 Then Mary said unto the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?"                 *35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you, and therefore, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.                                         *36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.                                                                     *37 For with God nothing will be impossible. *38 Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.                                                                                             Now, let’s notice Romans 5:12. Therefore,  just as through one man sin entered the world and death through sin, and thus death spread unto all men,  because all sinned.

A Miraculous or a Supernatural Conception was totally necessary because all the descendants of Adam were contaminated with a Sin nature.

And listen, if the conception of Mary was by means of a natural human heterosexual relationship  between Mary and Joseph or Mary and some other man!  Then the sin nature of Adam would have been carried on to the next generation.

And giving a person the name, “Jesus” would not have changed a thing, if the conception of Mary  was by means of a natural human heterosexual  relationship between Mary and Joseph or Mary and some other man!

Now, see Psalm 51:5. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me                                                                                       Now, see Psalm 58:3. The wicked are estranged from the womb; They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.                                  4 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent; They are like the deaf cobra that stops its ear,