A very big thank you to all of those who took the time to give me input for my first ever sermon poll! Altogether I received 32 responses and the top three vote getting questions were (from most popular to least popular) 1) Why is the story of the wise men such a big part of the Christmas story? 2) Does Mary's virginity really matter? and 3) What historically was going on at the time of Jesus' birth? (See the side bar for the rest of your results) It was a well worthwhile effort as one of the questions I would have never considered preaching had it not been for your valuable effort. So, now that the votes are in, the preaching schedule will look like this:
Sunday, December 7 - Christmas Q1: What historically was going on at the time of Jesus' birth?
Sunday, December 14 - Christmas Q2: Does Mary's virginity really matter?
Sunday, December 21 - Christmas Q3: Why is the story of the wise men such a big part of the Christmas story?
Wednesday December 24 - Traditional Candlelight Service retelling the Christmas story.
Thank you to all who participated.
Trev
2 comments:
you are the man Trev, great idea and would love to hang out and talk about these with you
Blair
Dear Trevor,
Your sharing was very inspiring on Sunday. The work of the Spirit of the Living God revealing our wonderful Jesus continues to this day - similar to your reference to mankind's need for His ministry to orchestrate the first Christmas. In a number of countries it is a punishable offence to tell someone the Good News of God's Love given to us through Jesus Christ. Followers of Jesus will die each year simply because they will not deny the Truth - a Person named Jesus Christ has become alive within their heart. They have received Him, believed on His name and surrendered unto Him to obey Him for the rest of their life. Most never had someone tell them about the Good News of God's Love! It is widely acknowledged that up to 80% of those who receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour in these same persecuted lands have responded to the invitation to do so through a dream. Jesus Christ came to them personally in a way that they could understand and they were able to make an informed, life changing decision that may one day cost them their life. May the Holy Spirit continue His great work in our midst.
If He can reveal Jesus to those who have never heard the Good News, He will surely share with each one of us the riches of God's love when we invite Him to come and have fellowship as He knocks on the door of our heart. Bless you and your family, all the families of the Bowden Church, and all the saints in Bowden.
Alex Austin
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