Light Carriers

Sermon Notes

Christmas is the beginning of your CALLING.

[John 8:12] Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."

God's Light wants to work THROUGH you.

[Matthew 5:14] "You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

You are not just saved from the DARKNESS, you are sent INTO it.

Darkness is not your ENEMY, it is your ASSIGNMENT.

[Matthew 5:14-16] "You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. [15] No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. [16] In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Faith was never meant to be INVISIBLE.

[Matthew 5:13] "You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

The light grows in COMMUNITY, not in ISOLATION.

Light shines through your STORY not your PERFECTION.

[Revelation 12:11a] And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony.

The light has come TO you so that it can move THROUGH you.

[Matthew 28:18-20] Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. [19] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. [20] Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."