Unwrapping God's Indescribable Gift

This sermon explores John 3:16 as the foundation for understanding God's greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ. Pastor Bernard unpacks the Christmas message beyond the manger scene, emphasizing that Jesus is not just the reason for the season but the reason for everything. The message examines God's sacrificial love demonstrated through sending His only Son while we were still sinners, unable to save ourselves. The sermon presents four key aspects of this divine gift: the rationale (God's love), the resource (Jesus Himself), the response (faith and belief), and the reward (eternal life). It challenges listeners to understand that salvation is not earned through works but received through humble faith, and that this gift has both present and eternal implications for those who accept it.