Why Jesus Is The Greatest Gift Ever! (PT 1)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. ~John 10:10

1. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…

'Thief' means 'burglar or pick-pocket, kleptomaniac'

He wants to depleat you so he can defeat you!  He wants you to feel hopeless and helpless.  But it's time for the thief to stop givin' you grief!  He's been exposed and it's time for the thief to re-pay seven-fold!

So what's the point of Christmas?

• Isn't it like every other holiday?
• Isn't it just about gifts? 

2. Jesus Christ has come to give LIFE!

The enemy wants to destroy you but Jesus wants to deploy you!  No more strife - Jesus came to give you life!  And 'Life' means 'absolute fullness, complete joy, strength and satisfaction'

The natural present will wear out but Jesus' gift of love will never wear out!  He wants to bring you a life that is absolutely FULL!

COMPLETE JOY - “…in your presence there is fullness of joy…” ~Psalm 16:11

'Fullness of Joy' means 'completely satisfied in God'

STRENGTH – "I can do everything through him who gives me strength"  ~Phil 4:13

He will give you the strength you need to succeed!

SATISFACTION - "With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation" ~Psalm 91:16

'To the Full' means 'not just to the top, but overflowing, superfluous, having a surplus'

GOD DOESN’T WANT YOU TO RUN DRY –

HE WANTS TO GIVE YOU A CONTINUAL SUPPLY

CHALLENGE:  The Christmas season is quickly approaching and with it, the annual and very predictable shopping trips to buy gifts for those we care about.  In today’s message, Pastor Kevin points us back to the Greatest Gift ever given.  Jesus truly is the reason… not just for the season, but also for our ability to have eternal life, life more abundantly.  His is truly the gift that keeps on giving!  Giving JOY; Giving STRENGTH; Giving SATISFACTION.  Jesus is the gift of LIFE!  Christmas is the most opportune time to give this gift of Life to everyone you know.  If you don’t have this Gift of Life, today you can have Him.  Just let Jesus know you’d like to receive His Gift and you will have it.  If you already have this great Gift of Life, remember to share it; to pass it on to those around you.  Jesus is the only gift you can actually ‘re-gift’ and still get to keep for yourself!