Flipside Christian Church - Christmas: Trusting God’s Plan

Christmas: Trusting God’s Plan

12/17/24 • 56 min

This weeks sermon focuses on trust, submission, and living a life of faith, inspired by Mary’s response to God’s will: "I am the Lord’s servant." He challenges parents to prioritize their children’s holiness over happiness and lead by example in pursuing God. Using Mary’s story, Pastor Karl asks believers to consider how they respond when life challenges them, urging a heart of trust and submission to God’s plan.

He transitions from the joy of Christ’s birth to the deeper significance of His death and resurrection, emphasizing the importance of remembering Jesus’ sacrifice. Pastor Karl encourages the congregation to offer their lives as a living sacrifice and support church planting efforts worldwide, highlighting the revival happening in Ukraine despite ongoing war. This call to action reflects a commitment to advancing God’s kingdom.

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Previous Episode

Christmas: The Way Was Made

In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Karl unpacks the significance of God’s unrelenting presence and sovereignty in our lives, even through the darkest moments. Drawing from the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, he highlights how God’s redemptive plan overcame seemingly impossible barriers, demonstrating His power to make a way where there appears to be none. Pastor Karl explains how both Joseph’s and Mary’s lineages fulfilled God’s promises, showing that His purposes prevail despite human failures and setbacks.

Pastor Karl also emphasizes the importance of surrendering fully to God, trusting in His plan, and living with confidence and joy. Through heartfelt storytelling and biblical insight, he challenges us to look beyond our defeats and roadblocks, recognizing that God’s presence is with us every step of the way. This message is a reminder that Christmas is not just about celebration but about embracing the truth that God has made a way for us through His son, Jesus.

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Christmas: The Divine Orchestration of Grace

In this powerful message, we’re reminded that even in the midst of challenging circumstances, God is orchestrating His divine plan. Through the Christmas story, we see how God used an oppressive Roman decree and humble circumstances to fulfill His prophecy and bring salvation to the world. The message challenges us to trust God’s plan, even when we don’t understand it, and to recognize His grace at work in every detail of our lives.

We are called to reflect on the grace of Jesus, who went from the highest of heights to the lowest of lows for our sake. This grace is meant to infect our lives, transforming us into people who share the good news of Jesus with others. Ultimately, the message invites us to ask: Can we trust God’s orchestration in our lives? It’s a call to faith and to allow God to lead us, even when the path feels uncertain.

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