NO ROOM FOR JESUS!!!
(Luke 2:1-7 KJV) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {2} (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) {3} And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. {4} And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) {5} To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. {6} And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. {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.
Intro- We can become so wrap up with Christmas
that we have no room for Jesus.
We can become so wrap up in God's creation
that we have no room for the Creator \ Jesus.
We can get so filled up with the world that
we have no room to be Spirit filled.
I. THE WORLD HAS NO ROOM FOR JESUS.
A. The Inn Keeper.
B. Herod Mt. 2:13-16.
C. The Rich Young Ruler. Mt. 19:16-26.
II. THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY HAS NO
ROOM FOR JESUS.
A. Religious Leaders.
Luke 22:2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. (KJV)
B. The Jews.
Matt 27:22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say untohim, Let him be crucified. (KJV)
C. The Self Righteous.
Matt 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (KJV)
III. THE PROCRASTINATORS HAS NO ROOM
FOR JESUS. Heb. 2:3
A. Rich Man Lk. 16
B. King Agrippa
Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou
persuadest me to be a Christian. (KJV)
C. Felix
Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness,
temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. (KJV)
CONCLUSION: Cp. Ja. 4:14; Prov. 27:1; Mt. 24:44.
YOU MUST MAKE ROOM FOR JESUS
A. Only Way.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under heaven given
among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJV)
B. Only Escape
Has Christmas Become Illegal in America?
An ILLINOIS fourth grader enjoyed hearing her public school teacher read a book to her class about the origins of the Jewish holiday of Hanukah. But when the little girl brought in a book about the origins of Christmas, her teacher refused to read that story to the class.
A mayor in RHODE ISLAND was threatened with a lawsuit because he permitted a Nativity scene to be included in the city’s official Christmas decorations.
A principal told a public high school teacher in PENNSYLVANIA that he could not include religious music in the school’s annual Christmas concert. When the teacher protested, he nearly lost his job.
An employee in FLORIDA was fired from her job after she sang a religious song during karaoke entertainment presentations at an office Christmas party.
A teacher in TEXAS discontinued all Christmas celebrations in her classroom and substituted the celebration of Kwanzaa instead, during which her first graders were taught to worship their ancestors.
A principal in INDIANA banned any mention of the word Christmas at his school.
A FLORIDA citizen threatened to sue his community, claiming to be offended because a crèche was included in the town’s Christmas decorations.
Students in SOUTH CAROLINA were told to write an essay on a topic of their choice during the month of December. When one student decided to write about Christmas, the teacher refused to grade his essay.
Bible Club students in PENNSYLVANIA and NEW JERSEY were told they could not distribute candy canes to their classmates during the Christmas season because the candy package included an explanation of the religious origins of the candy cane.
In another FLORIDA city, a citizen complained to the city council because stars and angels were included as part of lamppost decorations in the downtown area.
A church in NEW MEXICO wanted to enter a float in their city’s Christmas parade, but church members were told the float could not include religious symbols and they could not distribute holiday tracts on the sidewalk during the parade.
Kindergarteners in MISSOURI were told they could not sing Christmas carols in school during the holidays.
A first grader in TEXAS was told he could not mention Jesus during a class discussion about the origins of Christmas.
Teachers in TENNESSEE public schools were told they could not include any religious material in a general holiday decorating theme in their classroom.