No Room For Jesus Series

NO ROOM FOR JESUS

Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 6, 2025

What’s your greatest regret in life?

• Maybe you regret not finishing college.

• Or that you didn’t take the opportunity to start the business you’ve always dreamed of.

• Or that you didn’t take the chance to say "yes" to the person pursuing you.

But let me tell you this…

The greatest regret any person can have is missing the chance to make Jesus the priority of their life.

Take note of this:

• Everything else—education, relationships, opportunities—can still be redeemed.

• A life lived without Jesus at the center is a life that misses its true purpose.

• God wants you to see that the greatest gift you can ever receive is Jesus Himself.

Because…

• Jesus came for the humble — to lift them up and give them a place in His kingdom.

• Jesus came for the broken — to heal the wounds no one else can see.

• Jesus came for the rejected — to embrace them and call them His own.

• Jesus came for those who feel they have no space, no worth, no belonging — to fill them with purpose, identity, and life found only in Him.

The world offers many chances—but Jesus offers the only life that truly satisfies.

But why was there no room for Jesus – the Messiah?

Luke 2:1–7

1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while [a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

3And everyone went to their own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,

7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

Christmas is supposed to be the season when Jesus is celebrated the most.

• But if we think about it, the first Christmas was not a grand celebration—it was a rejection.

• Jesus, the King of Kings, arrived… but there was no room for Him.

• He wasn’t born in a palace, not in a nice hospital, not even in a proper shelter.

Mary and Joseph went from house to house, inn to inn, but the message was the same:

“Sorry, there’s no more space.”

And sadly, even today—despite the decorations, carols, and Christmas lights—many hearts still have no room for Jesus.

Why Was There No Room for Jesus?

1. EVERYONE WAS TOO BUSY — They Had No Time for Jesus

“Bethlehem was crowded… because of the census.” (Luke 2:3–7)

• It was a demanding season.

• People were traveling long distances.

• Families were preoccupied with requirements and responsibilities.

• Businesses were thriving because of the sudden influx of people.

Bethlehem was full of activity, noise, and movement—

yet completely empty of spiritual awareness.

No one realized that the most important moment in human history was taking place right in their town.

The Messiah, the One they had prayed for and longed for, was about to be born—yet no one noticed.

They were busy with life…but blind to the Savior.

And this reality still reflects the world—and even the church—today.

Many Christians are busy with:

• Work deadlines and career pursuits

• Gadgets, screens, and endless social media scrolling

• Business growth and financial goals

• Parties, gatherings, and social events

• Personal ambitions and self-improvement plans

But not busy with God.

We fill our schedules so tightly that God gets whatever time is “left over”—

if there is anything left at all.

We exhaust our energy on temporary things but neglect the One who gives us strength.

• We chase success yet overlook the Savior who defines true success.

• We carefully plan our future yet forget the One who holds our future in His hands.

In the end, we become just like Bethlehem—

crowded, active, productive… but spiritually unaware and unprepared.

Challenge:

• Is my life so crowded that there is no room left for Jesus?

• If Jesus knocks on the door of your heart or your schedule today, will He find space—or a “No Vacancy” sign?

2. PEOPLE DID NOT RECOGNIZE HIS VALUE — They Failed to See the Real Treasure

People make decisions based on perceived value.

Before anyone commits time, effort, or space, they ask:

“What benefit will this bring me?”

“Is this worth my attention?”