Message Notes
MESSAGE NOTES
DECEMBER 8, 2024
RICK WILLIAMS, SENIOR PASTOR
Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift: Jesus!
Experiencing Jesus as Our Wonderful Counselor
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
BIG IDEA: Jesus is the Counselor you can count on when you’re _____________________.
1. Jesus is __________________________ this Christmas.
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 NIV
- Acknowledge your _______________.
- Affirm His ______________________________.
2. Jesus is ______________________________ this Christmas.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NIV
- Listen for _____________________________.
- Eliminate ______________________________________________________.
3. Jesus is ______________________________________________ this Christmas.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV
- Jesus promises a life-giving _______________________________________.
- Jesus promises a soul-restoring _______________.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:
In what area of your life do you need counsel?
Will you turn to Jesus and let Him speak into your life?