I Love My Church - The Gift That Keeps Giving
I Love My Church Part 3, Pastor Marcus Avalos
This December, we celebrate The Gift That Keeps Giving. Each message highlights why we love our church—because it brings hope, healing, and most importantly, Jesus. Through powerful Scripture, real-life stories, and the Christmas message, this series reminds us that God is still at work in our lives and our community. Join us as we end the year celebrating Jesus—the greatest gift ever given.
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Marcus Avalos
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I Love My Church The Gift That Keeps Giving
Title: “I Love My Church Because It Brings Jesus.”
Big Idea: The Church may not be perfect— but it’s still the place where the perfect Gift is revealed.
MY STORY - A PICTURE OF CHRISTMAS. •A father walking into the mess •A son full of shame •And a gift that said,
“You are loved—not because you earned it—but because you’re mine.” THAT’S JESUS!
👉 Jesus didn’t come for the people who had it together. He came for the ones taking out the trash.
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Jesus didn’t arrive in a palace. He arrived in a stable. No spotlight. A manger.
A teenage mother.A group of shepherds no one else would have invited.
Luke 2:11 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.”
John -1:14 “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
C.S. Lewis - “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.”
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him may be saved.
Matthew 16:19, - “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” • JESUS holds the Master Key. • JESUS hands the keys to the Church • THE CHURCH opens doors of hope to others.
WHY I LOVE THE CHURCH! Because Jesus still meets people like that—here.
People don’t come to church to be perfect. They come cause they’re tired of pretending. It’s not Jesus’ REPLACEMENT. It’s His REPRESENTATION.
👉 The church exists so Jesus keeps showing up in the world.
👉 You are God’s strategy. He has given you, His Keys! Keys - Unlock the smile behind the sadness Keys - Open doors when you pray. Keys - Open hearts so they can Hear His Voice.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE @ CENTRAL PARK 6-7 pm 👉 Jesus is still here. As we pray...More Light Will Come!"
Question: What if this Christmas isn’t about what you receive… But about who you reveal?
The greatest gift ever given wasn’t wrapped in paper, It was wrapped in flesh. He still shows up!
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS STORY
The Church is where Jesus still shows up!
