Christmas Eve Worship Service. Wednesday, 12/24/2025.

Pastor Greg Wiest

Scripture Reading: Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬-‭25‬ ‭

“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.”

Sermon Summary: In the Bible, God used ordinary people, who believed in Him, to do extraordinary things. Abraham was a herdsman. David was a simple shepherd. Peter, James and John were ordinary fisherman. Joseph was a carpenter and both Mary and Joseph lived a poor, simple life. God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus, the Son of God. Shepherds out in the field were the first witnesses to the birth of Jesus. Jesus grew up in an obscure village, handed over to His enemies, went through a mockery of a trial, nailed to the cross, and Roman soldiers gambled for His clothing. And today, Jesus is the central figure of the human race. Nobody has had more of a powerful impact on humankind. Because of Jesus, God in the flesh, this life is not all that there is. Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world. Those who have faith in Him will have forgiveness of sins and life after death. A life lived for Jesus is a life with purpose and meaning. When you join your life with Christ, your life will have an eternal impact on the world. God is looking for some ordinary men and women who simply trust in Him and are willing to say yes when He says will you live for me. Isaiah 6:8 said, “I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Whom shall I send? Then I said here am I, send me.” God knows you by name and everything about you and He wants to do something extraordinary in your life if you’ll just say yes Lord, here I am.

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