Christmas means Jesus came down and got involved in suffering. He hears your cries.

At the cross, we see the worst that sin can do, as humanity - of which each one of us is a part - crucified the Lord. But at the cross, we also see that the most that sin can do cannot thwart God's salvation.

Look at Jesus Christ. Every time he was in trouble he used the Word of God. When he was tempted he used the Word. When he was suffering on the cross he used the Word.

When we try and use fear or pride to stop from sinning, we are forgetting that we sin because of either fear or pride.

While the difference between a bad sermon and a good sermon is mainly the responsibility of the preacher, the difference between good preaching and great preaching lies mainly in the work of the Holy Spirit. . . . We should do the work it takes to make our communication good and leave it up to God how and how often he makes it great for the listener.

If you need something in addition to God to make you happy, that is your true King.

Where you find your significance is where you find your salvation.