The Nativity of Our Lord - CHRISTMAS EVE Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer Christmas Eve – the time for us to celebrate the underwhelming arrival of an overwhelming love. The Old Testament gives our newborn Savior the title, “Immanuel,” which means “God with us.” We have every day and eternal peace and joy by having a God who is One of Us. Sermon Text: Matthew 1:21 Readings: Psalm 110; 1 John 4:7-16; Matthew 1:18-25