1. Series: Christmas Pure & Simple
Simpler Decorations
Pastor Dave Jansen
December 9, 2018
Series: Christmas Pure & Simple

5. In the beginning the Word already existed
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word
was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone... (cont’d)
--John 1:1-14 (NLT)

6. might believe because of his testimony
...might believe because of his testimony. John himself was not the light; he was
simply a witness to tell about the light. The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came
to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are... (cont’d)
--John 1:1-14 (NLT)

7. ...reborn not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that
comes from God.
So the Word became human and made
his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen
his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
--John 1:1-14 (NLT)

9. In your darkness,
Jesus has all the
power you need

11. In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God,
and the Word was God. He existed
in the beginning with God.
--John 1:1-2 (NLT)

13. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through
him. The Word gave life to everything that
was created, and his life brought light to
everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
--John 1:3-5 (NLT)

15. I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.
--John 8:12 (NLT)

17. The question is: Do you recognize him or reject him?

19. --John 1:9-11 (NLT) The one who is the true light, who gives
light to everyone, was coming into
the world. He came into the very world
he created, but the world didn’t recognize
him. He came to his own people, and
even they rejected him.
--John 1:9-11 (NLT)

21. People reject Jesus because…

22. People reject Jesus because…

23. People reject Jesus because… 1. Many are attracted to this dark world

24. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.
--John 3:19 (NIV)

25. People reject Jesus because… 1. Many are attracted to this dark world

26. People reject Jesus because…

27. 2. Many are afraid of the Light’s exposure
People reject Jesus because…
2. Many are afraid of the Light’s exposure

28. Everyone who does evil hates the light,
and will not come into the light for
fear that their deeds will be exposed.
--John 3:20 (NIV)

29. 2. Many are afraid of the Light’s exposure
People reject Jesus because…
2. Many are afraid of the Light’s exposure

31. There is new life for those who believe and receive him

32. --John 1:12-13 (NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted
him, he gave the right to become children
of God. They are reborn—not with a
physical birth resulting from human passion
or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
--John 1:12-13 (NLT)

33. There is new life for those who believe and receive him

37. Series: Christmas Pure & Simple
Simpler Decorations
Pastor Dave Jansen
December 9, 2018
Series: Christmas Pure & Simple