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IMMANUEL - OUR CHAMPION
Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7
- Christmas is about celebrating Jesus’ birth - that He came to our world to be with us, to save us and to help us in circumstances and relationships.
- Isaiah the Prophet - “The Lord Himself will give you the sign. Look!
- The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” (Isaiah 7:14)
- We need to know that the Lord is with us because sometimes during the Christmas season people feel discouraged and defeated because of failures and/or situations in their lives.
- Isaiah - “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, the Everlasting Father and the Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6-7)
- Isaiah prophesied that our Savior would be a “Mighty God” who would help us to overcome the discouraging circumstances of our lives.
- What steps can we take to access the help of our “Mighty God”?
To Access The Help Of Our “Mighty God” We Need To:
ACKNOWLEDGE OUR HANG-UPS
- The difficulties of life often keep us from experiencing the joy of Christmas.
- During the holidays some people struggle with Sadness.
- “Jesus . . . was told that Lazarus had already been in his grave for four days. . . . When Jesus saw her (Lazarus’ sister) weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, He was moved . . . and was deeply troubled. . . . Then Jesus wept.” (John 11:3, 17, 33-35)
- When we are experiencing sorrow in our lives, Jesus will come to our aid to comfort and console us (John 11:1-37).
- Jesus - "Come to Me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
- During the holidays some people struggle with Strongholds.
- “When I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Oh, what a miserable person I am!” (Romans 7:21-24)
- Lots of people struggle with bondages that keep them from experiencing the joys of Christmas.
- Jesus - “Everyone who sins is a slave of sin. . . . But if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:34-36)
- During the holidays some people struggle with “Storms.”
- “A fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’” (Matthew 8:24-25)
- “Storms” that people struggle with include emotional, financial, physical, relational or vocational difficulties.
- Jesus - “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
- What struggles keep me from experiencing joy and victory?
To Access The Help Of Our “Mighty God” We Need To:
ACCESS THE LORD’S HELP
- Isaiah the Prophet - “And He will be called . . . Mighty God.” (Isaiah 9:6)
- Overcoming our struggles requires Encountering Jesus Personally.
- “When Jesus arrived at Bethany . . .” (John 11:17)
- “He heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me? ‘Who are you, sir?’ Saul asked. And the voice replied, ‘I am Jesus.’” (Acts 9:3-5)
- “They (the disciples) took Jesus in the boat and started out . . . But soon a fierce storm came up . . .” (Mark 4:36-37)
- We experience the Lord’s presence initially when we welcome Him into our lives, and we can continue to experience the Lord’s presence on a daily basis as we worship Him and pray to Him.
- The Lord – “You will find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
- As Christians, we can count on the fact that Jesus will be with us when we’re seeking HIm.
- Jesus – “Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
- Overcoming our struggles requires Believing Jesus’ Promises.
- “Jesus said to Martha, ‘Your brother will rise again.’ (John 11:23)
- The Lord – “Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.” (Acts 9:15)
- “Jesus said to His disciples, ‘Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.’” (Mark 4:35)
- As Christians, we can count on Jesus’ promises for our lives.
- "Praise the LORD . . . Not one word has failed of all the promises He has given.” (1 Kings 8:56)
- Overcoming our struggles requires Experiencing Jesus’ Power.
- “Then Jesus shouted, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ And Lazarus came out, bound in grave clothes, his face wrapped in a head cloth. Jesus told them, ‘Unwrap him and let him go!’” (John 11:44)
- “Ananias . . . laid his hands on him and said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Instantly something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight.” (Acts 9:17-18)
- “Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Silence! Be still!’
- Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39)
- There is no sadness, sickness, stronghold or situation in our lives that the Lord can’t overcome.
- “O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by Your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for You!” (Jeremiah 32:17)
- Overcoming our struggles requires Trusting in Jesus’ Purposes.
- Jesus - "Lazarus's sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God.” (John 11:4)
- Paul – “God had mercy on me, so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in Him and receive eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:16-17)
- “And they (the disciples) were filled with awe and said among themselves, ‘Who is this man, that even the wind and waves obey Him?’” (Mark 4:41)
- The Lord is able to turn around every difficulty or tragedy in our lives and use them for our good and for His glory.
- "God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." (Romans 8:28)
- In what areas of my life do I need to receive help from our “Mighty God”?
- Who do I need to be praying for and seeking to bring with me to our Christmas services that needs the help of the “Mighty God,” in their life?”
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NEWS & EVENTS
FIRST STEPS is the membership course for Celebration Church. This four-week course is designed to help the participant understand his first steps at Celebration Church, all the while setting him up for his next steps of growth and service.
- Introduces Salvation, Baptism and Christian Growth.
- History and Vision of Celebration
- Promotes Worship Service Attendance and Church Involvement
- Introduces Celebration Statement of Beliefs
- Launches Participants into Life Group
- Introduces Celebration Serve Team Categories
- Launches Participants into Serve Teams
- Introduces Celebration Church Values and Spiritual Freedom
- Reviews Membership Expectations
- Launches Participants towards NEXT STEPS and DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAYS
The FIRST STEPS course takes place on four consecutive weeks
(Lesson One = Week One, Lesson Two = Week Two…). If someone misses a week one month, they can return the following month and make it up. Although people can start at any point, the flow of the course works better if they begin on Week one.
PASTORS ARTICLE
Celebration Family and Guests,
Welcome to Celebration Church - where God is met, Love is felt, and Lives are changed. We’re so glad you’ve chosen to worship with us. Our Staff and Leaders pray that you will be greatly encouraged by the worship and teaching of God’s Word.
Today we are continuing a sermon series we began last Sunday titled, IMMANUEL - GOD WITH US. In this series we’ll be learning more about our Savior who came to our world that first Christmas, and about how He wants to bring comfort, victory, security and peace to our lives. This is a great series to invite your friends and family members to check out. So be sure to do that in the coming days.
Also, be sure to encourage those same friends and family members to join you for our special CHRISTMAS EVE services. You can find the days and times for those locations at your Campus or other Celebration Campuses at www.celebrationchurch.org.
Several weeks ago at Celebration we launched our 2024 CHRISTMAS MISSIONS Offering that goes directly to support Missionaries and Missions Projects. We’ve got some great Missions opportunities to invest in that will make a great difference in people’s lives and in various nations and cultures. For information about them, go to Missions. And be praying about what the Lord wants you to give through our annual CHRISTMAS MISSIONS offering.
If you want to Make A Decision, share Prayer Requests with us or Give to support God’s work through Celebration Church, you can do so right here on our Digital Worship Guide. Lives are being changed, marriages are being reconciled, families are being restored and people are experiencing the transforming power of Jesus as a result of your support of our Church’s ministry through your prayers, service and giving.
Lead Pastor, Celebration Church
KIDS & TEENS MINISTRIES
Kidztown Children’s Ministry is all about partnering with parents to disciple the children who attend our church. Our Uptown ministry targets 1st through 4th Grade students, and our Downtown ministry is aimed at Birth to Kindergarten students. Each ministry area is a safe, secure and nurturing educational environment with our leaders and trained volunteers.
The Children’s Ministry of Celebration Church has a three-fold life purpose for every child, which is no different than the purpose for an adult’s life!
We want children to:
• Learn about Jesus
• Live for Jesus
• Let others know about Jesus
Our three-fold life purpose is designed to be experienced by our babies and toddlers just as much as it can be experienced by our elementary students. We want our babies to feel the love of Jesus the minute they come through our doorway.
As songs are sung and stories are read, children will understand that they are special in God’s Kingdom and will begin to open up their hearts and minds to receive the “Good News” of Jesus Christ. Our goal is for every child to become fully devoted followers of Christ, by asking Jesus to be their forever friend!
It is our privilege to partner with parents, grandparents and other significant adults in a child’s life as we embark on this journey together. The precious children that have been entrusted to our loving care are a treasure to us as well. We believe there is no greater call that to make a difference in the life of a child.
Visit our website by clicking the button below to meet our staff or apply to become a volunteer.
Midpoint is a ministry just for 5th through 7th graders. Because we know that kids at this age are trying to figure out whether they are children or pre-teens, our Midpoint leaders work hard to create a “cool” atmosphere in the context of a very safe and protected environment. Their leaders and pastors teach them an age-appropriate message and then the young people are challenged to talk through how to apply those biblical principles to their lives in small group discussions.
Midpoint meets during all weekend worship services. Students join their parents for the music portion of the service and then are dismissed during the video announcements where leaders take them to their designated ministry area. Midpoint also has periodic outreach events, parties, field trips, games, crafts and other fun experiences centered around 5th through 7th graders.
Visit our website by clicking the button below to meet our staff or apply to become a volunteer.
The Social Youth Ministry is designed so our teenagers (8th-12th grade) can meet weekly for a fun, exciting, and relevant youth service that focuses on challenging teenagers in their daily lives. This service is planned with the intention of encouraging, motivating, and inspiring young people to overcome the challenges they face in life and to make a difference in the world they live in through Jesus Christ! All of our youth services are relevant to the searching teen, understandable to the new believer, and challenging for the mature believer. Throughout the week youth meet in small groups called Life Groups. Life Groups provide a community experience where teens can share what is happening in their lives and hold each other accountable for following the Bible lessons learned in their weekly Wednesday night service. Visit our website by clicking the button below to meet our staff or apply to become a volunteer.