Sermon Notes for Pastor Carey E. McCall, IIT, M.Div. SERIES conpopaen Li bbit TOPIC: “The Journey to Christmas” SUBJECT “Full Term Deliverance” (Part Four) TEXT Luke 2:1-14 (King James Version) VERSE 1: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. VERSE 2: (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) VERSE 3: And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city VERSE 4: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David.) VERSE 5: To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. VERSE 6: And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. VERSE 7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. VERSE 8: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. VERSE 9: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them. and they were sore afraid. VERSE 10: And the angel said unto them, Fear not. for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. VERSE 11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. VERSE 12: And this shall be a sign unto you, Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger VERSE 13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, VERSE 14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. SERMON POINTS Point I: It takes God’s power to GET HERE. Point 2: It takes God’s power to STAY HERE. Point 3: It takes God’s power to DELIVER HERE.