Sunday, December 27, 2015 a.m. Service

"The Five Songs of Christmas:  The Song of Simeon"

Luke 2:23-35

Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Song of Simeon is the Fifth Christmas Carol!

Who is Simeon?

I.   Characteristics of the Christ-Centered Singer

          A.  Sought the Son of God (25)

          B.  Brought by the Spirit of God (26-27)

          C.  Wrought by the Word of God (28-32)

          D.  Taught the Will of God (33-35)

II.  Characteristics of the Christ-Centered Song - Why did Simeon burst into song?

          A.  Praise Him for His Promise

          B.  Praise Him for His Position

          C.  Praise Him for His Peace

          D.  Praise Him for His Preparation

          E.  Praise Him for His Purpose

Today's Challenge:

It's all about the condition of the heart!

Sunday, December 20, 2015 a.m. Service

"The Five Songs of Christmas:  The Angel's Song"

Luke 2:8-20

Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Angel's Song is the 4th Christmas Carol!

Why does the angel go to the shepherds?

Why do we sing songs?

What is the angel's message?

I.    The Angel's Consolation (2:10-11)

II.   The Angel's Confirmation (2:12, 15-18)

III.  The Angel's Consummation (2:13-14)

          A.  Message of Praise to God!

          B.  Message of Peace to Good-Willed Men!

There is no peace until you know peace!

Until you now the Prince of Peace, there will be no peace!

Luke 3:22

Today's Challenge:

Cradle the Christ-Child in your heart this Christmas!

My prayer is that God has put a song in your heart this Christmas!

Sunday, December 13, 2015 a.m. Service

"The Five Songs of Christmas:  The Song of Zacharias"

Luke 1:57-59

Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Song of Zacharias is the Third Christmas Carol

Why do we celebrate with singing? - God's gracious gift of salvation!

I.    Celebrate God's Activity in the Past (68-75)

II.   Celebrate God's Activity in the Present (76-77)

III.  Celebrate God's Activity in the Future (78-79)

Closing Application:

Do you know the Prince of Peace?  Do you have peace today?

Has God put a song in your heart this Christmas?

Sunday, December 6, 2015 a.m. Service

"The Five Songs of Christmas:  The Song of Mary"

Luke 1:46-56

Rev. Joseph Marshall

The Song of Mary is the Second Christmas Carol

Why magnify the Lord?

I.   The Blessing Upon His Servant (46-49a)

II.  The Birth of His Son (49b-55)

          A.  The Holy One (35, 49)

          B.  The Merciful One (50, 54)

          C.  The Mighty One (49, 51-53)

          D.  The Faithful One (54-55)

Today's Application:

Are you magnifying the Lord this Christmas?

Sunday, November 29, 2015 a.m. Service

"The Five Songs of Christmas:  The Song of Elizabeth"

Luke 1:39-45

Rev. Joseph Marshall

The First 5 Christmas Carols

Let's examine how different people respond to the Lord's birth...

Song of Elizabeth:  Luke 1:39-45

Zacharias responds in unbelief!

Mary responds in belief!

I.    How does Elizabeth respond to the news?

            Elizabeth responds by Faith with Great Joy!

II.   Why does Elizabeth respond to the news?

          A.  Filled with God's Presence

          B.  Recognized God's Purpose

III.  In what ways does Elizabeth respond to the news?

            What does Elizabeth sing?  Elizabeth sings a Song of Blessing!

          A.  Blessed by the Faithfulness of God

          B.  Blessed by the Faith of Mary

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas...

We must sing of His blessings!  We must share in His blessings!

Has He put a song in your heart this Christmas?