At the heart of Christmas lies a profound truth that transcends tinsel and traditions: Emmanuel—God with us. This message unpacks Matthew 1:18-23, revealing that Jesus didn't just arrive as a distant savior but as an ever-present companion in our messiest moments. We're reminded that God's presence isn't seasonal or performance-based; He doesn't check out when we stumble or wait until we've cleaned up our act to show up. The word 'soteria' (salvation) encompasses not just eternal deliverance but daily deliverance, protection, wholeness, and victory over shame and guilt. Christmas becomes more than a historical event—it's the beginning of our transformation story. The baby in the manger grew into the Savior on the cross who carried our baggage so we wouldn't have to. This isn't about decorating our lives with religious practices; it's about allowing God to remake us from the inside out. When we approach Him with open hearts, the veil lifts, and we begin reflecting His glory, moving from one level of transformation to another. The most liberating truth? We're no longer defined by our sins, labeled by our past, or identified by our failures. We've been transformed from sinners to sons and daughters, from lost to found, from outsiders to heirs. Welcome to Relevant Church Live, the online campus of Relevant Church located in Daytona Beach, Florida. We pray that through this service you find your place, reveal your purpose, and unlock your potential! We pray this message blesses you and gives you the strength you need to do and be all that God has called you to do and be! Leave a comment below letting us know how this message impacted you today, we'd love to chat with you! #RelevantChurch #TheGreatestGift #Gift #Christmas #PastorChrisSarno #OnlineChurch #RelevantChurchDaytonaBeach #Church #ChurchOnline #RelevantChurchFlorida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Give: Text to Give: Text your amount to 888-364-4483 Online Giving: Visit our website http://www.relevantfl.org/giving to give via debit, credit, or ACH Mail It In: Send gift Via USPS to 920 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @RelevantChurch Relevant Church Website: https://www.relevantfl.org/ Relevant Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevant_fl/ Relevant Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelevantFL Relevant Church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relevant_fl Relevant Church App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1615804850?fbclid=IwAR3aHqo_6kr8Tzd_JK6xihjfJkVk6j7-iqITDj1u1wFicDLn6g6C29gL3LY Rkidz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkidzfl Relevant Youth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevantflyouth/ Relevant Church Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nUtPIkecEehfstUWWPIVU?si=QBMEtu85SyuU3FxRM1X7lg&nd=1 Pastor Chris Sarno's Website: https://www.chrissarno.tv/ Chris Sarno App: http://www.chrissarno.tv/app -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-23 Hebrews 13:5 Luke 2:10-11 Matthew 28:20 Psalm 46:1 2 Corinthians 3:16, 18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, December 21st 2025 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church The Greatest Gift | Week 3 | Christmas At Relevant | Sunday, December 21st 2025 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church