Pastor Jason L. Williams | Christmas Bible Study | Learning to Lean on Jesus | Merry Christmas!

Описание: In a world that constantly shifts beneath our feet, this message speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has ever felt uncertain, weary, or in need of something steady to hold on to. “Learning to Lean on Jesus” is more than a sermon—it’s an invitation to rest your full weight on the One who never fails.
This time of year can be especially difficult for many people. The pace of life accelerates, expectations increase, memories resurface, and emotions often run deeper than we expect. What once seemed strong and dependable may suddenly feel fragile. Plans change. Systems fail. People disappoint. Even our own understanding proves incomplete. And in moments like these, we quickly discover that what carried us in a previous season may not be enough for the one we’re in now.
That’s why Scripture doesn’t shame us for needing help—it lovingly invites us to trust.

Rooted in Proverbs 3:5 (KJV), this message reminds us:
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Faith is not about having everything figured out. Faith is about knowing where—and on whom—to lean when we don’t.

Throughout this sermon, you’ll be reminded of a powerful and grace-filled truth: we are still learning. We haven’t arrived, and God never expected us to. Faith is not perfection; it is progression. Growth takes time. Trust develops step by step. And God gives grace for every stage of the journey.

Drawing insight from 2 Peter 3:18, we’re encouraged to grow—not just in knowledge, but in grace. God already accounted for our weakness. He stepped into human frailty through Jesus Christ because He knew we could not stand on our own. Learning to lean on Jesus is not a sign of spiritual immaturity—it is evidence of spiritual growth.

What You’ll Discover in This Message:

1. Faith Requires a Foundation
Using powerful imagery from Ephesians 2 and Hebrews 6, this message explains how Jesus is the cornerstone and anchor of our faith. Storms don’t create foundations—they reveal them. When life shakes what we’ve built, we learn whether our faith is resting on shifting ground or solid rock. Through a Christmas lens, we’re reminded that the Child in the manger is the Rock of Ages—humble in appearance, yet immovable in nature.

2. Joy Is Found in Knowing Jesus, Not Having Things
This sermon gently but clearly distinguishes between happiness and joy. Happiness depends on circumstances, but joy flows from relationship. Through John 15 and Philippians 4, we see how the Apostle Paul learned contentment—not in comfort, but in confinement. Writing from prison, uncertain of his future, Paul still overflowed with joy because Christ reigned in his heart. True joy isn’t found in what we possess; it’s anchored in who we know.

Through a Christmas perspective, we’re reminded of the shepherds—ordinary people who left an encounter with Christ filled with joy, not possessions. Their lives were changed simply because they had seen Jesus.

3. Leaning Is a Growing Way
Trust isn’t instant—it’s learned daily. This message beautifully traces the life of Jacob, a man who began by relying on his own strength and schemes, but ended his life leaning—literally and spiritually—on God. By the time we meet him in Hebrews 11, Jacob is worshiping while leaning on a staff, a powerful picture of dependence formed over a lifetime.

God doesn’t discard us because of how we started. He matures us through seasons of struggle. Sometimes He allows us to exhaust our own strength so we can finally discover the power of leaning on His.

Through Mary’s quiet trust and reflection, we’re reminded that growth often follows obedience, even when understanding comes later.

A Message for This Season—and Every Season

This sermon is especially meaningful during the Christmas season, but its truth applies year-round. It speaks to anyone who is tired of carrying the weight alone, anyone who feels unsure of the next step, and anyone longing for peace that goes deeper than circumstances.

As the message closes, listeners are reminded of a timeless truth echoed in a beloved gospel hymn: there is strength we never imagined when we stop striving and start leaning. When Jesus becomes our King, His Spirit gently leads, teaches, and supports us—day by day.

This isn’t just a message to hear—it’s a posture to apply.

So wherever you are today—strong or struggling, confident or confused—know this: Jesus can carry the weight. He always has. He always will.

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May you find peace, strength, and renewed trust as you continue learning to lean on Jesus.