Series Description:
This Christmas, we’re stepping into a season of worship like never before. Here I Am to Worship is a four-part journey through the Christmas story — through Mary, the Wise Men, the Shepherds, and finally, each of us — learning what it means to come before Jesus with open hands and surrendered hearts. Their “yes” changed the world… and our “yes” still does. As we celebrate salvation, life change, and the movement of God in our church, we’ll rediscover the hope, healing, and joy found in wholehearted worship. God is writing something incredible in this season — and He’s inviting every one of us to play a part.
Here we are, Lord. We worship You.

Message Description:
This Christmas, many of us are carrying more than joy—stress, loss, unanswered questions, or a sense of distance from God. The heart of Christmas reminds us of this truth: God didn’t wait for us to find Him—Jesus came to find us.

In this message, we’ll step into the Christmas story and see why worship is more than a song—it’s a response to who Jesus is and what He’s done. Through the stories of Mary and the Wise Men, we’ll discover how worship turns chaos into calm, striving into trust, and emptiness into deep, lasting joy.

You’ll hear:
- Why Jesus is Immanuel—God with us, even in hard seasons
- How worship brings peace when life doesn’t get easier
- Why bowing our hearts before Jesus leads to freedom and rest

This message is for anyone feeling tired, distant, or searching for something more this Christmas.

Come and see.
Come as you are.
Come ready to bow your heart and worship Jesus.

Key words: Christmas, Hope, Peace, Joy, God’s presence, Grace

They recognize and worshipped Jesus not because it was popular—but because He was promised!

TALK IT OVER

1. When Worship Has Grown Quiet
Many of us still believe in Jesus, but our worship has become distant.
- In this last season, how would you honestly describe your connection with God?
- What do you think has slowly pulled your heart away from deep worship?

2. God Came Looking for You
Christmas reminds us that God didn’t wait for us to find Him—He came to find us.
- Where have you felt most unseen, hurt, or tired this year?
- What does it mean to you personally that Jesus is Immanuel—God with us in that place?

3. Mary’s Surrender: From Chaos to Calm
Mary didn’t have control—she had trust.
- What situation in your life feels uncertain or overwhelming right now?
- What would it look like to pray, “Let it be to me according to Your word,” instead of trying to manage it yourself?

4. Seeing What Others Miss
Mary and the Wise Men recognized what many overlooked.
- What truths about Jesus have you known before, but maybe stopped living out?
- Where might God be inviting you to “see again” who Jesus really is?
5. Bowing When It’s Unpopular
The Wise Men bowed down and worshiped—not because it was popular, but because Jesus was worthy.
- What keeps you from fully bowing your heart in worship—pride, busyness, disappointment, fear?
- What might God be asking you to surrender again today?

6. Worship Ends Striving and Begins Trust
Worship is the end of proving ourselves and the beginning of trusting God.
- Where have you been striving instead of resting in God’s grace?
- How could worship become your response instead of worry?

7. Recognizing the Greatest Gift
Jesus means “The Lord saves.” That name changes everything.
- When was the last time the Gospel felt personal and powerful to you?
- How does remembering what Jesus has done for you awaken gratitude and joy?

8. A New Posture for a New Season
Philippians reminds us that every knee will bow—willingly now or inevitably later.
- What would it look like for you to choose a posture of worship again—daily, not just on Sundays?
- As we look toward a new year, how is God inviting you to say, “Here I am to worship” with your whole life?