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The Non-Negotiables

John K. Jenkins Sr.

First Baptist Church of Glenarden • Dec 21, 2025 • 72 min

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Summary

In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. highlights three essential, non-negotiable truths found in Matthew chapter 1 that form the foundation of our salvation. Believers must anchor their faith in the miraculous pregnancy of Jesus through the Holy Spirit, His saving purpose to redeem humanity from sin, and His divine identity as Immanuel—God in human form. Because Jesus conquered death and rose from the grave, putting our trust in Him grants complete forgiveness, removes past guilt, and brings radical life transformation.

Themes

Faith and SalvationThe Virgin Birth & IncarnationForgiveness of SinThe Deity of ChristResurrection PowerLife Transformation

Pastor's Points

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The Pregnancy

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The Purpose

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The Person

Key Points

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Salvation and spiritual transformation are rooted entirely in where we place our faith in Jesus Christ, not in human efforts, church positions, or religious activities.
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The Pregnancy: Believing in the miraculous conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit is a foundational non-negotiable of the Christian faith.
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If Jesus had been fathered by a human man rather than conceived by the Holy Spirit, He would lack the divine nature necessary to forgive humanity of sin.
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The Purpose: Jesus came to Earth specifically to save His people from their sins and deliver them from wayward living.
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Even though all humanity has missed God's standard and offended Him, faith in Jesus brings complete cleansing and total forgiveness.
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God promises to erase the mark of our past transgressions and remember our sins and iniquities no more.
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The Person: Jesus is Immanuel, meaning "God with us"—fully 100% human and fully 100% God dwelling among humanity.

Sermon Moments

“Her pregnancy lets us know that this is no normal person who has come—it was a divine impartation where the Holy Spirit planted the seed in Mary's womb.”

“God says, 'Your sins and iniquities I will remember no more.' He erases the mark, washes it clean, and wipes the slate completely clean.”

“He cleans you on the inside and the outside—He cleans your thinking, your heart, your mouth, your hands, and your steps totally and completely.”

“What separates Jesus from every other religious leader is that He died on the cross, was buried in a tomb, and early Sunday morning rose from the grave with all power in His hands.”

“When you wake up on Christmas morning, remember it's not about what's under the tree; it's about what Jesus did on the tree.”

This Week

Reflect on your core beliefs regarding Jesus' virgin birth, saving purpose, and divine identity, grounding your confidence solely in God's Word.

Release past guilt and shame by receiving God's promise that when He forgives your sins, He remembers them no more.

Express daily gratitude for your salvation, remembering that spiritual transformation comes through faith in Christ rather than your own works or activity.

Share the foundational truth of who Jesus is with friends, coworkers, or family members who may misunderstand the gospel.

Refocus your heart during the holiday season away from material gifts under the tree and onto what Jesus accomplished on the cross.

Surrender persistent struggles, bad habits, or bondages to Jesus, trusting His resurrection power to deliver and renew you.

Invite someone who lacks a church home or is disconnected from God to join you for worship and hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Remember This

True life transformation and total salvation come solely by placing our faith in the miraculous birth, saving purpose, and divine identity of Jesus Christ.

A Challenge for You

When you wake up on Christmas morning, remember it is not about what is under the tree, but about what Jesus did on the tree—so step forward, place your complete faith in Him today, and allow Him to forgive your past and transform your life.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.