​​CONNECT TO THE POSSIBLE 
CONÉCTATE A LO POSIBLE
FOCUS SCRIPTURE
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“For the Word of God will never fail.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭NLT 
“Pues nada hay imposible para Dios.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭RVR95‬‬
“Pues la palabra de Dios nunca dejará de cumplirse.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭NTV‬‬

INTRODUCTION
  • When we CTC, we connect to the possible --
  • In the case of Mary, the unexpected, literally, just appeared before her — with impossible news — such is life. 
IMPOSSIBLE:  unable to be; can’t happen; hopeless 
IMPOSIBLE: incapaz de ser; no puede suceder; sin esperanza 
  • The Christmas season, however, brings Hope. 
  • Christmas connects us to the Hope that nothing is impossible to God. 
  • When we CTC we connect to the possible. 

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 
MISION IMPOSIBLE
  • Grew up watching TV series Mission Impossible. 
  • The IMF (Impossible Mission Force) / La FMI (Fuerza Mision Imposible)
  • A government agency that undertakes (realiza) only the most hazardous of espionage missions. 
  • And then there’s that Laló Schífrin catchy tune…​
  • Important principles we must connect to. 
  • Principles evident even in Tom Cruise’s MI Series:
  • Life is about accomplishing impossible missions. 
MARY DID YOU KNOW? 
¿MARIA SABÍAS?
  • The unknown makes things seem impossible. 
  • Mary knew:  Nazareth; Virgin; Engaged - easy. 
  • 3 things Mary didn’t know:
  • NO WAY! 
“Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭ 
“Gabriel se le apareció y dijo: «¡Saludos, mujer favorecida! ¡El Señor está contigo!». Confusa y perturbada, María trató de pensar lo que el ángel quería decir.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬-‭29‬​
  • CAN’T HAPPEN!
“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭31‬, ‭34‬ 
“Concebirás y darás a luz un hijo, y le pondrás por nombre Jesús. —¿Pero cómo podrá suceder esto? —le preguntó María al ángel—. Soy virgen.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭31‬, ‭34‬ ‭
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  • YOU’RE KIDDING RIGHT? / I CAN’T WITH YOU!
“What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭36‬ ‭
“Además, tu parienta Elisabet, ¡quedó embarazada en su vejez! Antes la gente decía que ella era estéril, pero ha concebido un hijo y ya está en su sexto mes de embarazo.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭36‬ ‭
  • The unknown causes us to react similar to Mary. 
  • The unknown makes things seem impossible. 

FOR EVERY IMPOSSIBLE THERE IS THE POSSIBLE
PARA CADA IMPOSIBLE EXISTE LO POSIBLE
  • For every mission impossible there is God. 
  • For every Unexpected & Unknown, there is God to make it possible. 
  • For every NO WAY!
“Don’t be afraid for you have found favor with God!” - Luke 1:30 
“No tengas miedo, has hallado el favor de Dios!” - ‭‭Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭30‬ ‭
  • For every CAN’T HAPPEN!
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” - Luke 1:35
“El Espíritu Santo vendrá sobre ti, y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭35‬ ‭
  • For every YOUR KIDDING MISSION IMPOSSIBLE!
“With God nothing will be impossible.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭
“The Word of God will never fail.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭
“Pues nada hay imposible para Dios.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭RVR95‬‬
“Pues la palabra de Dios nunca dejará de cumplirse.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭NTV‬‬
  • When the impossible is made possible in our spirit:
“I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭38‬
“Soy la sierva del Señor. Que se cumpla todo lo que has dicho acerca de mí.” - Lucas‬ ‭1‬:‭38‬ ‭

  • Whatever your impossible might be - God will turn it to possible. 
  • Whatever you don’t know - God will tell you all you need to know. 
  • For every “no way”, “can’t happen”, & “you’re kidding right?” moments in life - there is God. 
  • This Christmas season, and always, Connect to God and you are connected to the possible. 
[PRAYER]
  • Thank you Lord for your Word. 
  • Thank you for connecting us to the possible. 
  • Through your Word, Prayer, Worship, & one another, help us stay connected to the possible. 
  • All things are possible through you Christ. 
  • In Your Name, amén. 
CONCLUSION
I AM CONNECTED TO ALL THE POSSIBILITIES OF CHRISTMAS 
ESTOY CONECTADO A TODAS LAS POSIBILIDADES DE LA NAVIDAD
​Connect to Courage
Conéctate al Valor
Introduction
So be strong and courageous! Deuteronomy 31:6
¡Así que sé fuerte y valiente! Deuteronomio 31:6
  • Courage is: The ability to do something that frightens you, is the strength in the face of pain or grief.
  • El Valor es: La capacidad de hacer algo que te asusta, es la fortaleza ante el dolor o la pena.
  • Godly Courage demonstrates that God is with us, giving us strength and firmness of character, enabling us to endure any trial or danger.
  • El Valor Divino demuestra que Dios está con nosotros, dándonos fuerza y firmeza de carácter, capacitándonos para soportar cualquier prueba o peligro.
Luke 1:39 A few days later Mary hurried to the hill country of Judea... 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home.
Lucas 1:39 Pocos días después, María fue de prisa a la zona montañosa de Judea... 56 Y María se quedó con Elisabet unos tres meses y luego regresó a su casa.

Relevant Point / Punto Relevante
Courage to be Just – Merciful & Tender- Hearted (Character – Reputation)
Valor para ser Justo – Misericordioso y tierno de corazón (carácter - reputación)
Matthew 1:19 Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a just man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.
Mateo 1:19 José, su prometido, era un hombre justo y no quiso avergonzarla en público; por lo tanto, decidió romper el compromiso en secreto.
  • A just man – Not only he observed the law, also speaks about his character, meaning that he was kind, tender - hearted, merciful; he was so connected to Mary that he was not willing that she should be exposed to public shame. Amable, tierno de corazón, misericordioso
  • Being a just man he had two choices.
    • He could either summon her before the law-courts to be judicially condemned and punished.                          Carta de Divorcio
    • He could put her away by a bill of divorcement before witnesses, but without assigning cause. This is meant by “putting her away quietly,” the more merciful course which Joseph resolved to adopt.
  • The law of Moses gave the husband the power of divorce.
Deuteronomy 24:1 “When a man marries a woman, but she does not please him. Having discovered something wrong with her, he writes a document of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house.”
Deuteronomio 24:1 “Cuando un hombre se casa con una mujer, pero ella no le agrada. Resulta que él encuentra algo reprochable en ella, entonces escribe un documento de divorcio, se lo entrega y la echa de su casa.” He considered it appropriate to separate her from him even do her character was likely to be ruined.
  • He Honor her Virginity Matthew 1:25

Teaching Point / Punto de enseñanza
Courage to Obey – Don’t Fear
Valor para Obedecer – No Tengas Miedo
Matthew 1:20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. 24When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.
Mateo 1:20 Mientras consideraba esa posibilidad, un ángel del Señor se le apareció en un sueño. “José, hijo de David le dijo el ángel, no tengas miedo de recibir a María por esposa, porque el niño que lleva dentro de ella fue concebido por el Espíritu Santo. 24Cuando José despertó, hizo como el ángel del Señor le había ordenado y recibió a María por esposa.
  • What was he thinking about? How to divorce her, the damage to his reputation; and how was going to affect Mary’s character; while he was deliberating with himself, and in danger of innocently doing wrong.
  • Don’t be afraid have courage to obey - Do not hesitate or have any apprehensions about her faithfulness and purity. Do not fear that she will be unworthy of you or will dishonor you. Take her as your wife; recognize her - wife and treat her - wife, she worthy your love.
  • For the child she has conceived is of the Holy Spirit - Is the direct creation of divine power, pure and holy, and free from the corruption of sin, to become the perfect sacrifice.
He guides the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. Psalm 25:9
Guía a los humildes para que hagan lo correcto; les enseña su camino. Salmo 25:9

Encouraging Point / Punto Alentador
Courage to Serve – Take Care of the Child (God’s Son)
Valor para Servir – Cuidar del Niño (El Hijo de Dios)
God honored Joseph's integrity by entrusting him with a great responsibility.
Dios honró la integridad de José al confiarle una gran responsabilidad.
Matthew 1:21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Mateo 1:21 Y tendrá un hijo y lo llamarás Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados.
  • He took care of Mary and the baby on their trip.
          Cuidó a María y al bebe en el viaje. Lk2:1-5
  • He took care of Mary at the time of giving birth
          Cuidó a María al tiempo de dar a luz. Lk2:6-7
  • He took care of the baby to comply with the requirements of the law.
          Cuidó al bebé para que cumpliera con los requisitos de la ley. Lk2:22-24
  • He took care of the child during the visit of the wise men from the East.
         Cuidó al niño durante la visita de los sabios de Oriente. Matt2:9-11
  • He took care of Mary and the child in Egypt until they return to Nazareth.
         Cuidó de María y el niño en Egipto hasta el regreso a Nazaret. Matt2:13-14; 19-23
  • He took care of the adolescent to continue complying with the law and even when he was lost.
          Cuido del adolescente para seguir cumpliendo la ley y aun cuando se perdió. Lk2:41-51  (lost @ 12 for 3 días)
It is not easy to entrust your children to someone else.
Imagine God looking down to choose a man to raise his own son? Joseph had God's trust.
We know that Joseph passed on the carpentry trade to his son and raised him in the Jewish traditions and spiritual observances. In addition to love and guidance, Joseph equipped Jesus with a worthwhile occupation so he could make his way in life.
 
Luke 4:22 Everyone spoke well - were amazed by the gracious words that came from his lips.
“How can this be?” “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
Lucas 4:22 Todos hablaban bien de él y estaban asombrados de la gracia con las palabras de su boca. “¿Cómo puede ser?” “¿No es este el hijo de José?”
John 6:42 They said, “Isn’t this Jesus, the son of Joseph? We know his father and mother. How can he say, I came down from heaven?”
Juan 6:42 Ellos se decían: “¿Acaso no es este Jesús, el hijo de José? Conocemos a su padre y a su madre. ¿Y ahora cómo puede decir? ¿Yo descendí del cielo?”
Matthew 13:55 He’s just the carpenter’s son…
Mateo 13:55 No es más que el hijo del carpintero…

Application
WE LEARN FROM JOSHEP THAT:
APRENDEMOS DE JOSE QUE:
  • When you are willing to serve God, you will be entrusted with great things.
          Cuando estés dispuesto a servir a Dios, se te confiarán grandes cosas.
  • Walking in obedience to God may result in humiliation and disgrace before men.
          Caminar n obedecía con Dios puede resultar en humillación y desgracia ante los hombres.
  • When we obey God, even in the face of adversity and public shame, he leads and guides us. / Cuando obedecemos a Dios, incluso frente a la adversidad y la vergüenza pública, él nos dirige y nos guía.
  • Are you laying down considering what to do? / ¿Estás acostado considerando qué hacer?
  • Are you frozen by fear, or panic? / ¿Estás congelado por el miedo, el pánico?
  • Do you need to be strength by Godly courage?
          ¿Necesitas ser fortalecido por Valor Divino?
 
Conclusion
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 1Corinthians 16:13
Estén alerta. Permanezcan firmes en la fe. Sean valientes. Sean fuertes. 1Corintios 16:13
CONNECT TO THE MIRACLE 
CONÉCTATE AL MILAGRO

[While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem], “…the time came for her baby to be born. SHE GAVE BIRTH to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” - Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭
[Mientras Jose y Maria estaban en Belen], “…llegó el momento para que naciera el bebé. MARÍA DIO A LUZ a su primer hijo varón. Lo envolvió en tiras de tela y lo acostó en un pesebre, porque no había alojamiento disponible para ellos.” - Lucas‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭
[INTRODUCTION]
  • God has a miracle for you to connect to. 
  • What is the miracle you need from God?
  • And after you receive it, what are you going to do with it?
  • CTC and you will Connect to your Miracle. 
[RELEVANT POINT]
CHRISTMAS IS THE SEASON OF MIRACLES 
LA NAVIDAD ES LA TEMPORADA DE MILAGROS
  • A miracle is an event that is inexplicable by natural or scientific laws. 
“The British mathematician JE Littlewood suggests that individuals should statistically expect one-in-a-million events ("miracles") to happen to them at the rate of about one per month.”
“El matemático británico JE Littlewood sugirió que las personas deberían esperar estadísticamente que ocurran uno en un millón de eventos ("milagros") a razón de aproximadamente uno por mes.”
  • Everybody NEEDS a miracle - WANT vs. NEED
​“And this same God who takes care of me will supply ALL YOUR NEEDS from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬
“Y este mismo Dios quien me cuida suplirá TODO LO QUE NECESITEN, de las gloriosas riquezas que nos ha dado por medio de Cristo Jesús.” - Filipenses‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬ ‭
  • Paul begged God for a miracle three times. 
“Each time He said, “My grace is all you NEED...” - 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ 
“Cada vez Él me dijo: «Mi gracia es todo lo que NECESITAS…” - 2 Corintios‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭
  • Isn’t salvation, thee greatest miracle? ‭
  • Christmas is perhaps the best time of the year to share God’s inexplicable love. 
  • Christmas is the season of miracles.
[TEACHING POINT]
ONE OF THEE GREATEST MIRACLES 
UNO DE LOS MAYORES MILAGROS
  • Christmas is a time to celebrate one of the most remarkable miracles found in the Bible: the virgin birth of Jesus.
  • OT Miracles:  Noah; Sarah; Moses; Joshua; Gideon; Elisha’s grave; etc. 
  • 1st NT Miracle: Elizabeth - every birth is miracle. 
  • 2nd NT Miracle:  Mary - conceived of the H.S. - perhaps more remarkable than the birth of Jesus. 
  • This had never happened before nor after Mary. 
3 Reasons to Believe in the Christmas Miracle
Rebecca McLaughlin
  1. Miracles aren’t hard for God.
  2. Miracles aren’t ruled out by science.
  3. The gospels aren’t mythologized
3 Razones para creer en el milagro de Navidad
Rebecca McLaughlin
  1. Los milagros no son difíciles para Dios.
  2. Los milagros no se descartan por la ciencia.
  3. Los evangelios no son mitologizados.
  • Christmas is about connecting to one thee greatest miracles of all times. 
[ENCOURAGING POINT]
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR MIRACLE? 
¿QUE HARÁS CON TUS MILAGROS?
  • Connect others to your miracle. 
  • Conecta a otros a tu milagro
“After seeing Him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened...” - Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭
“Después de verlo, los pastores contaron a todos lo que había sucedido...” - Lucas‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭
  • Connect to all God has done. 
  • Conéctate a todo lo que Dios ha hecho.
“Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” - Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬ ‭
“María guardaba todas estas cosas en el corazón y pensaba en ellas con frecuencia.” - Lucas‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬ ‭
  • Connect to a greater worship. 
  • Conéctate a una mayor adoración.
“They entered the house and saw the child and they bowed down and worshiped him...” - Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭
“Entraron en la casa y vieron al niño, y se inclinaron y lo adoraron...” - Mateo‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭
  • When you Connect to Christmas you connect to a Season of miracles. 
  • Are you ready for your miracles?
  • When you Connect to Christmas, you connect to what could possibly be your greatest miracle. 
  • What do you need from God? — What are you believing and praying for God to do?
  • When you Connect to Christmas, you strengthen your connection to God. 
  • How is your relationship with Jesus Christ? — Is He your reason for your season?
  • Christmas is the season for your Miracles - Connect to your Miracles. 
[CONCLUSION]
I AM CONNECTED TO MY CHRISTMAS MIRACLES 
ESTOY CONECTADO A MIS MILAGROS DE LA NAVIDAD