A King is Born (3)
Dustin Lee Boden / General
A King is Born
A King is Born—To Make All Things New
Isaiah 9:6 NLT
6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:7 NLT
7 His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!
Introduction:
Good morning!
Today, we continue our series “A King is Born” as we explore the profound truth that, Jesus came to make all things new.
There’s something incredibly special about this time of year.
We celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
While the Bible doesn’t specifically command us to celebrate His birth, we do so to honor Him and reflect on the significance of His coming into the world.
His birth marked the beginning of God’s redemptive plan for humanity, a plan that continues to transform lives today.
In this series so far, we’ve learned that Jesus came into the world through a dysfunctional family, showing us that no matter how broken or messy we or our families are, God can still use it for His glory.
We’ve also seen how His birth occurred during a time of great chaos and uncertainty, reminding us that no matter how troubled or uncertain our lives may be, Jesus remains Lord over all, bringing peace and hope to every situation.
This week, we focus on the theme: “A King is Born—To Make All Things New.”
Jesus’ birth marks the beginning of God’s work to restore, restart, and renew our lives.
No matter how perfect our life may seem, there is still a deeper hunger within every human heart: the search for identity, purpose, fulfillment, and hope.
This message is not just a message for those in crisis—it speaks to every one of us, offering answers, restoration, and a better way to live.
Without Jesus, we risk settling for less than we were created for.
Without Jesus, we chase temporary fulfillment.
Without Jesus, we wander through life searching for meaning.
Without Jesus, we carry burdens we were never meant to bear.
Without Jesus, we live in the shadow of our brokenness.
But with Him, we find eternal purpose and joy.
But with Him we discover our true identity.
But with Him we find freedom!
But with Him, we find fulfillment, and purpose, both now and forever.
Jesus restores, restarts, and renews our lives.
Jesus came to restore what was broken—our relationship with God, our sense of purpose, and to gives us hope for the future.
For many of us, life may feel broken or unfinished, but when Jesus steps in, He doesn’t just patch things up—He restores us to the abundant life we were meant to live.
1. Jesus Restores Your Life
1. When Jesus restores your life, He doesn’t just fix the broken pieces—He makes you whole again.
a. He creates something new and whole, better than before.
b. His restoration goes deeper— His work is not temporary or fragile; it’s complete.
c. Where you once saw loss, He brings abundance.
d. Where you felt shame, He covers you with grace.
e. I think too often, we look at ourselves and the mess we created and think “How can Jesus use me?”
f. What we fail to realize is, when we accepted Christ, Jesus restored us.
g. Restoration in Christ is not about simply putting things back together as they were, but about a complete renewal.
h. Look at Isaiah 43:18
Isaiah 43:18 NKJV
18 “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old.
a. How often do we do this—dwell on the past and cling to the things of old, as if they define us?
i. Instead of embracing the restoration Jesus offers, we often rehearse the hurt, replay the failures, and hold onto broken pieces, thinking we can mend them ourselves.
ii. But Jesus calls us to release the past and trust Him to make us whole.
iii. His restoration requires letting go of what was so He can create something new.
b. Look at verse 19…Isaiah 43:19
Isaiah 43:19 NKJV
19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.
a. As long as we hold onto the old, we can’t fully grasp the new thing He’s doing in us."
b. Jesus doesn’t take all the shattered pieces of our lives and simply start “gluing” them back together.
i. This is how we think though, and this is how we act, and this is what most believe that Jesus has this box of shattered pieces and parts of our life, and we hope, that he can salvage something usable out of it.
c. Then there are some, like “Old Man Parker”, who are convinced that there isn’t enough glue, or that someone used up all the glue on purpose.
i. They act as if their lives are far beyond repair, and that there isn’t enough glue to put back the shatter pieces of their lives.
d. Let me encourage you today: Jesus isn’t trying to piece together the shattered fragments of your life, unsure of what to do with the mess you’ve made!
e. Instead, He’s creating something entirely new—a masterpiece from the brokenness.
i. I know you may carry trauma, regret, and shame.
ii. You carry a troubled past.
iii. Maybe you've done or experienced things that most people can't imagine.
iv. Perhaps you're still going through it right now.
v. But I have good news for you— you are only one step away from redemption?
f. Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it?
Lamentations 3:22 ESV
22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;
Lamentations 3:23 ESV
23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
a. He doesn’t stop at repairing the cracks or covering up surface wounds.
b. Jesus goes deeper—healing the hidden hurts, restoring what’s broken, and bringing wholeness to every part of your being.
i. Your failures may seem dark.
ii. It may feel more overwhelming than others’, but in God’s eyes, we are all broken people in need of His touch.
c. And here’s the miracle: Jesus doesn’t just restore what was—He redeems what could have been.
i. He takes your past, no matter how dark, and transforms it.
ii. He meets you in your present struggle and sets you on a path toward a future more beautiful than you could ever imagine.
d. In Christ, you are made whole—not just patched up, but fully and wonderfully restored into the person God created you to be.
e. There is no such thing as too broken for Jesus.
f. Look at your neighbor and tell them… “Jesus doesn't just restore— He redeems what could have been!”
g. Tell them!… They need to here it and so do you!
2. Jesus restores your relationships!
a. When Jesus restores our lives, He starts by restoring our relationships—our relationship with God, our relationships with others, and even our relationship with ourselves.
b. Jesus’ restoration goes beyond personal struggles and wounds.
c. He also restores the broken relationships in our lives.
d. Restoring our relationship with God is the foundation.
i. Before we can have healthy relationships with others, we must first be reconciled to our Creator.
ii. Through Jesus, the wall of separation caused by sin is torn down, and we are invited into a restored, loving relationship with God.
iii. This brings peace and security, knowing we are fully loved and accepted by our Heavenly Father.
e. Then he leads us to seek reconciliation with others!!
f. God is a God of reconciliation!
g. But let’s be honest—many of us struggle to forgive.
h. Bitterness toward ourselves or others clouds our hearts and minds, weighs us down, and poisons our thoughts.
i. Worse, it can block the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
i. Some of you haven’t had peace in your hearts or minds for years because you’ve been holding onto unforgiveness, burying it deep instead of dealing with it.
j. Christians are especially prone to this—we say we’ve forgiven, but in reality, we often hide our unforgiveness in a corner, hoping it will disappear.
i. Yet, unforgiveness always resurfaces.
ii. If you’re still feeling hurt, resentment, or frustration years later, it’s a sign you haven’t fully forgiven.
iii. If you still see the other person and begin to replay the hurt, and accuse them again… you still haven’t fully forgiven!
iv. If you look at that person and feel that twinge of resentment— there is bitterness that needs to be pulled out ta the root!
k. Here’s the good news: Jesus doesn’t just heal your wounds—He reconciles the hurt.
i. Broken marriages
ii. Fractured friendships
iii. Strained family ties
l. Jesus can restore them all!
1. He teaches us to forgive, to extend grace, and to love others as He has loved us.
2. Even in the hardest relationships—the ones that have caused us the deepest pain—Jesus empowers us to forgive, rebuild trust, and experience true reconciliation.
m. For many, the hardest relationship to repair is with ourselves.
i. Guilt, shame, and self-doubt from past mistakes hold us back.
ii. But when Jesus restores us, He removes our shame, heals our hurt, and helps us see ourselves through His eyes—loved, valued, and capable of new beginnings.
iii. His love brings us peace within, allowing us to move forward with confidence and freedom.
n. Forgiveness is hard—it’s easier said than done.
o. You can’t simply will your mind to forget the pain— but you can bring that pain to God.
p. When you repent, voice your sorrow, and lay it at His feet, you connect with Him and show your trust in His ability to restore.
q. And here’s the promise: He will listen, He will care, and He will heal.
r. You are a masterpiece in progress.
s. You are a work of God, and He’s still shaping you, molding you, and moving you forward into His perfect purpose.
t. He doesn’t just patch us up or make us “good enough” to get by.
u. When God restores your life, He makes you better than before—stronger, wiser, and ready to fulfill the purpose He’s always had for you.
v. As powerful as God's restoration is, sometimes we need more than just healing from the past.
w. We need a fresh start—a complete reset.
i. That’s where Jesus comes in.
ii. Not only does He restore us, but He also restarts our lives.
2. Jesus Restarts Your Life
1. Jesus doesn’t just fix your life; He gives you a brand new one.
a. When Jesus steps into your story, He doesn’t just repair the broken pieces—He recreates you.
b. God doesn’t just restore what was lost; He gives your life purpose and meaning beyond anything you could imagine!
Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
a. These aren’t empty words; this is God’s promise to you.
b. No matter where you’ve been, no matter what you’ve faced, God still has a good plan for your life.
c. It’s a plan to bring purpose, direction, and fulfillment.
d. But here’s the challenge: the enemy loves to whisper lies like, “Your past defines you,” or “You’ve failed too many times for God to use you.”
e. Let me remind you today—those are lies straight from the pit of hell.
i. You are not your past.
ii. You are not your mistakes.
f. Jesus offers a fresh start, no matter how much you’ve messed up.
g. You’re not who you used to be—you are who Christ says you are.
i. In Him, you have a new identity—secure, unchanging, and rooted in His love.
ii. The old you may have been defined by failure, insecurity, and shame, but the new you is defined by Christ’s grace, love, and sacrifice.
iii. Your worth isn’t tied to achievements, relationships, or social status; it’s grounded in who you are as a beloved child of God.
h. Even as believers, we sometimes wrestle with the weight of our past mistakes.
i. Feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy can creep in.
ii. But here’s the good news: Your identity is not based on what you’ve done, but on what Jesus has done for you.
i. We don’t have to carry the burden of our failures because Jesus already took them to the cross.
Colossians 2:14 NLT
14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.
a. This is the heart of the gospel:
i. Jesus took your failures to the cross.
ii. He wiped your slate clean.
iii. He gave you a new identity.
b. Look at your neighbor and tell them:
i. Jesus restarted my life!
ii. Say it again: Jesus gave me a new identity.
iii. My past no longer defines me—Jesus does!!
iv. Now tell them...You have been given a brand-new life!
c. Jesus wipes away the record of our wrongs and frees us from the weight of guilt and shame.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
a. When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we become NEW people.
b. We aren’t just reformed, rehabilitated, or reeducated—we are RECREATED.
c. Paul makes it clear that this isn’t just a reset button; it’s a total transformation:
i. We’re part of a new covenant.
ii. We gain a new perspective.
iii. We receive a new spirit.
iv. We are welcomed into a new community.
d. This is not a superficial change, those fade away quickly… It’s an entirely new life under the authority of Jesus.
e. When Jesus restarts your life, He doesn’t just patch up the old you—He creates a completely new you.
f. Your past mistakes, guilt, and shame no longer have the final word.
g. Jesus has the final word.
h. You now have an unshakable identity in Christ.
2. Jesus Breaks the Chains of Your Past
a. There are so many people who have experienced freedom in Christ because the chains of their past have been broken!
b. It's a beautiful transformation that happens when we allow Jesus to take those burdens and set us free from the weight we’ve been carrying for far too long.
c. Many people are carrying around this back-pack that is filled heavy boulders.
d. Imagine walking through life with a backpack filled with heavy boulders.
i. These aren’t small stones—they’re jagged, sharp, and unbearably heavy.
e. Each one represents a burden:
i. a painful memory.
ii. a mistake you regret.
iii. a wound that hasn’t healed.
iv. guilt you can’t shake.
f. Some rocks are from childhood trauma, failed relationships, or shame from past decisions.
i. Others come from things done to you—things that have left scars you still carry.
ii. Others may be from guilt over things we've done that we still carry today.
g. The weight of the past we carry is crippling!
i. This backpack isn’t just a physical burden—it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual.
ii. It weighs you down, holding you back from living freely and fully.
iii. Over time, the weight begins to define you, shaping how you see yourself and interact with the world.
iv. You may even start to believe that this burden is simply who you are.
v. The emotional toll is exhausting.
vi. Carrying this weight day after day leaves you feeling drained, stressed, and trapped in cycles of guilt, shame, and regret.
h. But Jesus Came to Set You Free
i. Here’s the good news: Jesus doesn’t just lighten your load—He removes it completely.
ii. He takes the weight of your past and he removes every boulder you carry!
iii. The rocks of guilt and shame that once defined you are no match for His love, grace, and power.
i. When you bring your burdens to Jesus, He offers you a beautiful exchange:
i. He takes your brokenness and gives you healing, hope, and purpose.
ii. He lifts the boulders from your back and gives you the freedom to live unburdened by your past.
j. Through Jesus, your slate is wiped clean, and your identity is no longer defined by your mistakes but by His grace.
k. The past no longer has power over you.
l. While you may remember what happened, it no longer controls your life.
m. You are free to move forward, walking in the light of His forgiveness and love.
n. Jesus comes to restart your life!
i. If you feel stuck or defined by your past, you need to know that Jesus is offering you a fresh start today.
ii. Step into the new life He’s already given you and embrace the identity He has already secured for you.
iii. His grace is sufficient to heal the wounds of your past, and His love is powerful enough to set you free from the chains that have kept you bound.
iv. You no longer have to carry the weight of your past.
v. Jesus has come to set you free!
vi. Think of the caterpillar, bound to the earth, struggling with its limitations.
vii. But when it transforms, it takes flight, It’s no longer tied to the ground but soars into a new life.
viii. That’s what happens when Jesus breaks the chains of your past—He doesn’t just fix your life; He makes you new!!
o. And lastly...
3. Jesus Renews Your Future
1. Jesus doesn't just change your past, He transforms your future.
a. When Jesus restarts your life, He doesn’t just fix the broken pieces of today; He breathes fresh purpose and hope into your tomorrow.
Revelation 21:5 NKJV
5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
a. This truth is a powerful reminder that Jesus is in the business of renewal—not just for your past but in every area of your life, especially your future.
b. The same God who spoke the universe into existence is working to create a future for you that is filled with hope, potential, and promise.
c. When Jesus renews your future, He gives you something far greater than just relief from past mistakes.
d. He offers a vision, a purpose, and an unshakable hope.
e. It’s not only about being forgiven for what has been done but also about being empowered for what is yet to come.
f. I want to encourage you today, regardless of whatever season you are in... This is not your final chapter!
g. No matter what the enemy whispers in your ear—this pain, this struggle, this setback is not the end of your story.
h. For too many believers, the enemy has robbed the joy of their present and blurred their view of the future.
i. But Jesus is both the author and the perfecter of your faith.
Hebrews 12:2 ESV
2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
a. This means that He is not only the one who began the work in us, but He’s also the One who brings it to completion.
b. God has prepared something good for you, and the devil will do whatever he can to steal that expectation.
i. Right now, we are on a journey through life, and God has been telling His story through humanity and through our history.
ii. Some of you have been in a rough season.
iii. Some of you have experienced pain and torment.
iv. Some of you have been tested, attacked, abused, and hurt by the devil.
c. I am here to encourage you… do not give up!
i. This is not the end, this is only a chapter in the story!
d. The chapter you’re in right now is not the whole story.
e. It’s just one part of the larger narrative God is writing in your life.
f. The struggles you face today may seem overwhelming, but the Author isn’t finished.
g. God is still shaping you, still guiding you, and still directing you toward His purpose.
h. The chapter we’re in is not the whole story.
i. There’s more to be written, and God is actively working in our lives, guiding us toward the good works He’s already prepared for us.
j. If your past feels like a prison or your present feels uncertain, take heart—Jesus is making all things new!
k. He’s not just patching up what’s broken; He’s creating something completely new, filled with possibilities beyond what you could ever imagine.
l. The future God has for you isn’t bound by your past mistakes, your regrets, or your current struggles.
i. It's not limited by the failures or fears you may carry.
ii. In fact, when we come to Jesus, He takes all of that and, through His grace, gives us a future that is aligned with His perfect will.
iii. Jesus has already secured your future.
m. When Jesus says, “I am making everything new,” it’s a promise that spans eternity—but it also applies to today, tomorrow, and every day until He takes us home.
2. Renewal Starts with Surrender (Musicians)
a. You cannot experience the full life Jesus offers if you’re holding onto control.
b. Jesus cannot guide your life and lead you to a renewed future if you refuse to let go of the wheel!
c. The idea of surrender is trusting God with the details of your story!
d. Many people trust God with their past but struggle to surrender their future.
e. Surrendering means letting go of the wheel and trusting God to write a better story than you could ever imagine.
f. You will never experience the peace that Jesus offers until you learn to surrender fully and completely!
g. Last week, we saw how Jesus, a king being born in the midst of chaos, and he brought a peace the transcends all understanding!
Philippians 4:7 NKJV
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
a. Jesus the Prince of Peace, gives a peace the world cannot give… but ONLY when we TRUST him.
b. One way we show that trust, is by surrendering fully and completely!
c. Many times, we trust and surrender, only as long as we can still maintain control.
d. Many are QUICK to say …Jesus, I trust you, Jesus I surrender all, Jesus… LEAD ME!!
i. but when He begins to move in ways we don’t expect, we hesitate. We say, “Wait! This isn’t how I’d do it!”
ii. Jesus are you sure you know what your doing??
e. The sooner we realize, that God is a way better story writer than we are, and choose to stop trying to control every outcome and instead trust God COMPLETELY with our careers, families, and finances.... the sooner we will have peace and the future he plans for us!
i. Surrender sometimes means giving everything and trusting God to sustain you.
ii. Surrender sometimes means letting go of your plans to embrace God's perfect will, even when it’s difficult.
iii. Surrender means trusting God with what you hold dearest.
f. Surrender also means embracing God’s vision for your future, seeing things not just as they are but as God sees them.
g. Many people have a circumstantial relationship with God—a faith that says, "I trust You, God, as long as my circumstances are acceptable."
i. But true faith requires trusting Him not just in the good times but also in the storms, the uncertainties, and the valleys.
ii. God’s faithfulness isn’t determined by our circumstances; it’s rooted in His unchanging character.
iii. When we place our trust in Him regardless of what we face, we move beyond a circumstantial faith into a life-transforming relationship.
h. And many will agree with that, but they still lack the trust and surrender to let
Jesus actually direct their lives.
i. Let me challenge you with this: Surrendering to Jesus is like the story of the tightrope walker and the wheelbarrow.
i. A famous story tells of a tightrope walker who pushed a wheelbarrow across a high rope.
ii. When he asked the crowd if they believed he could do it, they all cheered, "Yes!"
iii. He then asked if someone would get in the wheelbarrow, and no one volunteered.
j. Faith isn’t just saying, “I believe you can do it.” It’s climbing into the wheelbarrow and trusting Jesus completely with your life.
k. When you surrender fully, you’ll discover a renewed vision for your future—a future filled with hope, purpose, and destiny.
l. Jesus doesn’t just give you a better today; He transforms your tomorrow into something extraordinary, written by the hand of a loving and faithful God.
Conclusion:
Through Jesus, our past is redeemed, our present is renewed, and our future is filled with hope. This is what it means for Him to make all things new.
This morning, I invite you to pause and reflect on where you need Jesus to move in your life.
If you’re carrying the weight of your past or feeling lost about your future, Jesus is inviting you today to lay it all down and step into the new life He offers.
Will you trust Him to make all things new in your life?
Maybe you need...
1. Restoration
a. Are there relationships, habits, or areas of your heart that feel broken or distant from God?
b. Maybe it’s a strained family relationship, a loss of joy in your faith, or a wound that still lingers.
c. Jesus is the Restorer of what has been lost or broken.
d. Ask yourself: Am I ready to invite Jesus to heal and restore what I cannot fix on my own?
2. Restart
a. Is there a weight from your past—a failure, regret, or missed opportunity—that you’ve been carrying?
b. Maybe you feel like you’ve disqualified yourself or gone too far.
c. Jesus specializes in fresh starts.
d. Ask yourself: Am I ready to surrender my past and step into the new beginning that Jesus offers?
3. Renewal
a. Has your hope for the future dimmed?
b. Are you struggling to see purpose or direction in your life?
c. Perhaps discouragement has clouded your vision or drained your energy.
d. Jesus renews and gives new strength.
e. Ask yourself: Am I ready to let Jesus breathe new hope, vision, and purpose into my future?
I want to encourage you, do not leave here the same way you came, whether it’s restoration, a restart, or renewal, Jesus is waiting to meet you wherever you are.
Whatever brokenness you’re carrying, Jesus can restore it, If you feel stuck, today is the day for a restart in Christ, or If your vision for the future has been clouded, come forward and let Jesus renew your hope.
