#13 The Real Christmas Story And Christ's Messianic Credentials

#13 The Real Christmas Story And Christ's Messianic Credentials Gospel Luke 9:27-37 Dr. Jim Phillips preaches this message on the mission field. If anyone would like to make a donation to help no matter how small. It will be appreciated. Thank you. Our Address in Fish Lake Valley is POB 121 Dyer, Nevada 89010 or HC 72 Box 19102 Fish Lake Valley Nevada 89010. You Can make your donation through paypal or any credit card. IRS EIN # 82-5114777The sermon presents the Christmas story not as a singular historical event, but as an ongoing narrative of God's redemptive kingdom, centered on Jesus Christ as the promised Seed of the woman and the eternal Son of God. It emphasizes that the true Christmas story unfolds through Christ's identity as the Messiah,and Jesus affirms the foundation of His church is upon the Rock of Israel not Peter. The sermon highlights the church as the living administrator of the Kingdom of God, called out from the world, empowered by divine authority, and entrusted with the keys of heaven, while warning against institutional corruption that began with the fusion of church and state under Constantine. It underscores the cost of discipleship—self-denial, cross-bearing, and surrender—illustrated through Christ's transfiguration, where Moses and Elijah appear to confirm His mission of suffering and glory, and where the voice of God commands, 'Listen to Him.' Ultimately, the message calls believers to live in the reality of Christ's present kingship, trusting in His eternal victory over death and the gates of hell, and to remain faithful witnesses in a world that offers only fleeting, worldly promises.