Coming Home For Christmas

Home For The Holidays – 4

December 26/27, 2009

Pastor Bob Cassels

I. Come home to God’s love and forgiveness.

‘Nothing in all creation is able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:39 (NIV)

“Come home to Me again, for I am merciful.” Jeremiah 3:12 (NLT)

“God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love... He sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 1 John 4:9-10 (NLT)

II. Come home to God’s peace and strength.

“If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to Me and I will give you rest... rest for your soul.” Matthew 11:28-30 (CEV)

“He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; He offers strength to the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 (NLT)

“God will strengthen you with His own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come,...” Colossians 1:11 (NCV)

“When you lie down, you won’t be afraid; you will sleep in peace and you won’t worry about sudden disaster.” Proverbs 3:24-25 (NCV/GN)

III. Come home to God’s hope and joy.

“May God, the source of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him,...” Romans 15:13 (NIV)

“Stop your crying and wipe away your tears… There is hope for your future…” Jeremiah 31:16-17 (TEV)

“...We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us!” Romans 5:1-2 (Mes)

“...Right now God is ready to welcome you. Today He is ready to save you!” 2 Corinthians 6:2 (Living)