Luke 2:7
The sermon highlights the significance of Jesus' birth and the tragedy that He is still on the outside of humanity's hearts after 1900 years.
Chuck Smith reflects on the profound significance of Jesus' birth, emphasizing that the sovereign God of the universe, who created all things, came to earth in humility as a baby. He highlights the mission of Christ as a peace emissary, bringing life and reconciliation to humanity, yet tragically, there was 'no room in the inn' for Him. This serves as a poignant reminder that even today, many hearts are crowded with worldly distractions, leaving no space for Christ. Smith challenges listeners to consider their own hearts and whether they have made room for the Savior who stands at the door and knocks.
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"NO ROOM FOR THEM IN THE INN"
I. CONSIDER WHO HE WAS, FOR A MOMENT "HER FIRSTBORN SON."
A. The sovereign God of the Universe.
1. John 1:1.
B. God incarnate in human flesh.
1. "The fullness of the Godhead bodily."
C. As God, the Creator of this world.
1. "For by Him (Christ) were all things made." Col. 1:15.
D. As Creator, Lord or owner of the earth.
1. The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof.
E. As Lord, He could have came with power and majesty.
II. CONSIDER HIS MISSION.
A. A peace emissary from God.
1. "God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself."
B. He came to bring man life.
1. "l have come that ye might have life and that more abundantly."
C. He came to consummate a trade.
1. "He who was rich, for our sakes became poor, that we might have the riches
of God through Him."
2. "He hath made Him to be sin for us who knew no sin, that we might be made
the righteousness of God in Him."
Ill. NOW CONSIDER HIS PLACE.
A. "Laid Him in a manger."
1. Had it been the finest palace in the world, it still wouldn't be deserving
of Him.
2. Born close to nature, where we find the greatest appreciation of Him.
B. "No room in the inn."
1. The inference being, the inn was crowded out with other guests.
2. A truly tragic picture and indictment against humanity, that no place would
open to let Him in who was coming for so high a cause.
A sad story but it becomes even sadder.
A tragic story, that becomes more tragic.
For after 1900 years, He is still on the outside for man has still found no room in the inn of
his heart for Christ. "Behold I stand at the door and knock."
Time for business.
Time for pleasure.
Time for self.
The inference still the same, life crowded out with other guests. Worldly prestige, pleasure,
profit, prominence. No place is found for the Master.
Someone has said if the innkeeper had only known who the new born babe really was, surely he
would have made room.
I wonder.
You know who He was, but have you made room?
Sermon Outline
- Consider Who He Was points: - The Sovereign God of the Universe - God Incarnate in Human Flesh - As God, the Creator of this World - As Creator, Lord or Owner of the Earth - As Lord, He Could Have Come with Power and Majesty
- Consider His Mission points: - A Peace Emissary from God - He Came to Bring Man Life - He Came to Consummate a Trade
- Now Consider His Place points: - Laid Him in a Manger - No Room in the Inn
Key Quotes
“For after 1900 years, He is still on the outside for man has still found no room in the inn of his heart for Christ.” — Chuck Smith
“Behold I stand at the door and knock.” — Chuck Smith
“You know who He was, but have you made room?” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must make room in our hearts and lives for Jesus to come in and be Lord.
- Our priorities and actions should reflect our love and devotion to Christ.
- We should not let worldly things crowd out our relationship with God.