Christmas Isn't God Visiting, It's God Moving In

05/01/2026 31 min Temporada 1 Episodio 53
Christmas Isn't God Visiting, It's God Moving In

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Christmas is not the story of God stopping by for a holiday visit. It is the historic moment when God moved in permanently. In this Christmas Eve message from Northeast Christian Church, Pastor Justin Larkin walks through John 1 to reveal the heart of the gospel: God did not stay distant, silent, or hidden. He stepped into our mess and made His dwelling among us. We spend so much of our lives cleaning up appearances, hiding the broken parts, and hoping no one looks too closely. But Jesus didn't come as a guest who expects perfection. He came knowing the mess, the noise, the sin, and the chaos — and He stayed anyway. This message reminds us that Christmas isn't about us getting everything right. It's about God showing up with grace and truth, bringing light into the darkness, and offering life where there was once only weariness. If you feel overwhelmed, unprepared, or far from perfect this Christmas, this sermon is an invitation to rest. God already moved in — and He brought grace with Him. ✨ Keynotes to Reflect With ✅ Christmas is not God visiting temporarily — it is God moving in permanently. ✅ Jesus did not come because we were clean, ready, or perfect — He came because we weren't. ✅ The light of Christ doesn't shout from the darkness — it steps into it and transforms everything. If this message spoke to you, be sure to: 👉 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/northeastchurch/ 👉 Visit our website at mynecchurch.com👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel @northeastchristianchurch8431  Stay connected and catch all our latest episodes! We'd love to walk with you through whatever season you're in. 🙏 #NECC #ChristmasEveService #John1 #GodWithUs #LightInTheDarkness #BirthOfJesus #GraceAndTruth #ChristianSermon #PastorJustinLarkin #HopeOfChristmas #Emmanuel #WalkInGrace