Merry Christmas | Erwin McManus

About this sermon

Mosaic Lead Pastor, Erwin McManus invites us into an important conversation on the central message of Christmas-a vibrant relationship with Jesus. He shares that similar to his family growing up, many of us have celebrated the Christmas holiday but missed the invitation to know Jesus, the one who was born among us. But God will do whatever it takes to get the message of Jesus to us. As he dives into Matthew chapter 2, Pastor Erwin unwraps the beauty of the magi who followed a star to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Traditionally, these men are referred to as “wise men,” but we learn that the original meaning of magi is translated to magician. Pastor Erwin emphasizes the beauty of God drawing these magicians to Jesus’ birth through a language they understood-through dreams and astrology. Though many Christians tend to fear the idea of magic and astrology, God knew that the magi would understand the message God was sending them if he spoke in their language. Through this story, Pastor Erwin dispels the idea that some are further away from God than others. The reality is that God is always initiating a conversation with us no matter what our past is composed of. He knows how to use the material of our past to invite us into a beautiful future. If you have wondered if God really knows how to relate to you and your story, this message will encourage you that Jesus is intentional with the way he communicates with us, and that he is always initiating the conversation that leads us to life change.

Topics

• Christmas