Unwrapping the Gift: Experiencing the Fullness of Christ

This Christmas sermon challenges believers to move beyond surface-level Christianity and fully experience the depth of God's gift in Jesus Christ. Using the metaphor of a wrapped present, the Pastor Darren illustrates how many Christians acknowledge the gift of salvation but never truly "unwrap" it to discover the fullness of what Christ offers—freedom, family, love, new identity, and eternal life. The message emphasizes that God sent Emmanuel (God with us) not to remain as a pretty package on display, but to be fully experienced and shared with others. The sermon calls for honest examination of our spiritual lives, urging believers to maximize their relationship with Christ rather than treating salvation as a one-time event that sits unused like unwanted Christmas presents.