Christmastime's a Comin' | Pastor Steve Gaines

Bellevue Baptist Church

1. Christmastime is for loving.

A. To be loved by God. 1 John 4:9–10

B. To love God. Mark 12:28–30
C. To love others. John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:7–8

2. Christmastime is for giving.

A. God gave His best. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:14

B. Give God your best. 2 Sam. 24:24; Rom. 12:1

C. Give others your best. Eccl. 9:10a; Col. 1:28–29

3. Christmastime is for believing.

A. Believe for salvation. Acts 16:30–31; Rom. 10:13

B. Believe after salvation. Heb. 11:6

1) For assurance. 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 John 5:13

2) For provision. Rom. 8:32

3) For protection. Psalm 91:10–11

4) For direction. Psalm 32:8

4. Christmastime is for living.

A. God gives abundant life. John 10:10

B. God gives everlasting life. John 10:27–29