Orrville Christian Church Sermons

When Christmas Comes to Town: When God Moved In

Episode Summary

At Christmas, many feel distant from God. In John 1:14–18, we see that Christmas is not about finding God, but about God coming near through Jesus. Discover how the incarnation reveals grace, truth, and an invitation to return to Him.

Episode Notes

Key Points:
Spiritual distance often grows slowly and unnoticed
Christmas is about God coming near, not humanity reaching up
Jesus is the Word made flesh, revealing God fully
God’s grace is abundant and ongoing
Knowing God personally is the heart of the gospel

Chapters / Timecodes:
0:00 – Feeling Distant from God
3:21 – Christmas: God Comes Near
4:00 – John 1:14–18 Read
12:06 – Jesus Dwelling with Us
19:23 – Grace Upon Grace
28:01 – Invitation to Respond

Scripture References:
John 1:14–18
Colossians 1
Hebrews 1:3