In this message, we explore “Understanding Christmas from God’s Perspective: A Call to Sacrifice, Service and Sharing Good News.” We reflect on the true meaning of Christmas through a biblical lens, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice, the spirit of service, and the joy of sharing the good news of Christ’s birth. Join us in discovering how we can embody these principles in our lives during this festive season. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content!
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Understanding Christmas from God’s Perspective: A Call to Sacrifice, Service and Sharing Good News
78 Amazing Verses on Sacrifice, Service and Sharing Good News
Romans 12:1 (NLT)
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.”
John 15:13 (NLT)
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Hebrews 13:15-16 (NLT)
“Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.”
Matthew 16:24 (NLT)
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.'”
Philippians 2:17 (NLT)
“But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy.”
Ephesians 5:2 (NLT)
“Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.”
1 Peter 2:5 (NLT)
“And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests; through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.”
Galatians 2:20 (NLT)
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Luke 9:23 (NLT)
“Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.'”
1 John 3:16 (NLT)
“We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.”
Mark 10:45 (NLT)
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Galatians 5:13 (NLT)
“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.”
Matthew 23:11 (NLT)
“The greatest among you must be a servant.”
John 12:26 (NLT)
“Because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.”
Ephesians 6:7 (NLT)
“Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”
Romans 12:11 (NLT)
“Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.”
1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
Colossians 3:23-24 (NLT)
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”
Philippians 2:4 (NLT)
“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.”
Acts 20:35 (NLT)
“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT)
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Mark 16:15 (NLT)
“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.'”
Romans 10:14-15 (NLT)
“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!'”
Acts 1:8 (NLT)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.”
Isaiah 61:1 (NLT)
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.”
John 3:16 (NLT)
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT)
“So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!'”
Psalm 96:2 (NLT)
“Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.”
Colossians 4:3 (NLT)
“Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.”
Acts 13:47 (NLT)
“For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.'”
John 1:14 (NLT)
“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.”
Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”
Revelation 12:11 (NLT)
“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony; for they did not love their lives but laid them down for him.”
Luke 8:39 (NLT)
“‘Return to your own home, and tell how much God has done for you.’ So he went all through the town proclaiming the good news about Jesus.”
Romans 1:16 (NLT)
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.”
Matthew 10:7 (NLT)
“Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
John 14:6 (NLT)
“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.'”
Acts 2:38 (NLT)
“Peter replied, ‘Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'”
Ephesians 6:15 (NLT)
“For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.”
Titus 3:4-5 (NLT)
“But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy…”
Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)
“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”
Matthew 25:40 (NLT)
“‘And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’”
James 2:17 (NLT)
“So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.”
Hebrews 6:10 (NLT)
“For God is not unjust; he will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers…”
Matthew 7:12 (NLT)
“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”
Romans 12:13 (NLT)
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.”
Luke 6:38 (NLT)
“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more…”
Isaiah 52:7 (NLT)
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news…”
Matthew 9:36-38 (NLT)
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd…”
Acts 15:35 (NLT)
“Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch… They taught and preached…”
Romans 10:17 (NLT)
“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.”
Galatians 6:9 (NLT)
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good…”
Mark 1:15 (NLT)
“‘The time promised by God has come at last!’ he announced… ‘The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!'”
John 20:21 (NLT)
“‘Again he said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.'”
Romans 5:8 (NLT)
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”
Acts 10:42-43 (NLT)
“…and he ordered us to preach everywhere and testify that Jesus is appointed by God to be judge of all—the living and the dead…”
Philippians 1:5 (NLT)
“…for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.”
Colossians 3:16 (NLT)
“…sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts…”
Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)
“…let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works…”
John 8:12 (NLT)
“‘I am the light of the world…'”
Luke 19:10 (NLT)
“‘For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.'”
Acts 4:20 (NLT)
“…we cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.”
Romans 6:13 (NLT)
“…give yourselves completely to God…”
Ephesians 5:15-16 (NLT)
“…be careful how you live…make every minute count…”
John 15:8 (NLT)
“‘When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples…'”
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