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Word & Sermon Weekly – The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Day – December 25, 2025 Isaiah 52:7–10 Hebrews 1:1–12 John 1:1–18 Learn more about Zion Lutheran Church and the Christian faith, by subscribing to this podcast, and joining us next Sunday by visiting www.zionhiawatha.org

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We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard

By Tom Murray

Note: Beginning is cut off.Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1–7 | Psalm 96 | Titus 2:11–14 | Luke 2:1–20 | by Kevin Whitfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday 25 December4 2025 Ps Geoff Woodward "God has a plan!" "Christmas Day - December 2025" metrochurch, Perth Western Australia

Presented by Ariel from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great from the Parish of Saint Albert the Great in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Isaiah 52: 7-10; Rs psalm 98: 1.2-3ab.3cd-4.5-6; Hebrews 1: 1-6; John 1: 1-18.INCARNATION,THE ETERNAL WORD BECOMES HUMAN Ourreflection on this Christmas day is themed: Incarnation, The Eternal WordBecomes Human. The word "incarnation" aptly describes the mystery ofthe Son of God, who is the eternal Word in heaven, transforming Himself to havea human body. Thus, He adopts human ways by being born through a woman in theworld. Meanwhile, the word "reincarnation", also familiar in ourconversations, has no connection to "incarnation". Today'sGospel reading focuses on the Word of God becoming human. The question to openour reflection is: Why did the Word of God need to become human? It's likeasking a village child: Why work so hard to study far away in the city? Orasking a father: Why work so hard  dayand night with many sacrifices? Allthese questions have one common answer: because of a desire or will beingcarried out. Thus, the eternal God became human because of a desire, will, orplan of God. Compared to our human desires, which are many, overlapping, andoften unfocused, God's will is singular for humanity. Inheaven and in the divine life of the Holy Trinity, there are no desires becausethey are already full and eternal. God has desires because He is involved withhumanity. And that one desire is to save humanity from sin, which has resultedin a broken relationship between God and humans. Theeternal Word of God becoming human is the Redeemer humanity needs. Incarnationbrings this together in a harmonious union, all because of the power of theHoly Spirit. It's like a man wanting to express love to his beloved, and shealso needs the love of her chosen one. Incarnationmarries heaven and earth, symbolizing the union between God the Creator and Hiscreation, humanity. Incarnation is the door for God to enter our human historyand take full part in human life. This event remains a mystery, the act of theeternal Word becoming human, but it's a reality over 2000 years ago. Lastnight, we celebrated His birth as a baby Jesus lying in a manger. Today, wecelebrate His presence surrounded by God's chosen ones who made thisincarnation happen. They are all witnesses, so this great mystery is told,shared, and celebrated to this day. Besides believing and celebrating thismystery of faith, we should live the Word in our real lives. Let us pray. In thename of the Father... O Lord Jesus Christ, bless us to live always with thespirit of Your Word in every moment of our lives. Hail Mary, full of grace... Inthe name of the Father...

Christmas Day, December 25th, 2024 by Sermons and Catechesis from Christ Church, Waco

Sunday 25 December 2024 Ps Geoff Woodward "He Shall Save" "Christmas Day - December 2024" metrochurch, Perth Western Australia

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John 1

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Pastor Tritten preached on John 1 and the way it parallels Genesis 1. Jesus is revealed to be God's Word and the Light of the World that gives life to all people. On Christmas we celebrate that the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not (cannot!) overcome it.

God Has Made Himself our Brother John 1:1-18

Audio recordingSermon manuscript:Jesus Christ is the light of the world, the light no darkness can overcome. In our reading John puts it this way: “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Again, Jesus is spoken of this way: “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.” Here comes Jesus. Here comes the light. One of the simple statements that the apostles use to describe a Christian is that a Christian has moved from darkness to the light. Peter encourages us to “proclaim the excellencies of God who has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Paul says, “You formerly were of the darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true.” If the fruit of light is in everything that is good and right and true, then the deeds of darkness must be bad and wrong and false. An example of that was when Jesus was betrayed and arrested. One of the 12 did it. Judas had already been operating in the dark for some time. He kept the money for their little group, and he had been helping himself. He struck a deal with the chief priests and elders. He would lead them to Jesus so that they could arrest him, nice and quiet-like, when there was no one else around. Judas used an amazing sign. He would kiss Jesus when he greeted him. Then the soldier would know who to arrest. Judas, with a band of soldiers and Jewish officials, came to Jesus either very late on Maundy Thursday, or, more likely, in the very early morning hours of Good Friday. He said, “Greetings teacher!” and he kissed Jesus, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” Then Jesus asked the officials and soldiers: “Why do you come out against me with clubs and swords? I have always been public with my teaching, and yet you didn't seize me when I was out in the open.” Then Jesus said, “But this is your hour, and the power or authority of darkness.” What happened there was bad and wrong and false. Jesus was betrayed by his friend. Jesus was rounded up in the middle of the night, when the multitudes of people who loved him were asleep. Jesus's enemies didn't care whether what they were doing was honorable or not. They just wanted to win. Darkness has its advantages. If you want to impose your will without anyone getting in the way, then operating in secrecy and darkness is the way to go. Jesus was arrested when most people were still sleeping, and already by nine o'clock in the morning he was nailed to the cross. The powers that be engineered the whole thing so that it would be over before it even began. Everyone, including the disciples, thought that it was a done deal. The authorities had used darkness, yet again, and carried the day. Paul characterizes the time that we live in as being a time of darkness. The story of history has largely been a story of darkness. One fellow gets the better of another fellow. Now he's king. But today kings don't hold the power anymore. The people who hold the power today are in business. By and large, the story of business is darkness too. Somebody figures out some clever way to get more from his employees or more from his customers or he sabotages his competitors. Then he uses his ill-gotten gains to buy off politicians who will pass laws that will further his empire. The rule he follows is always the same: He wants more for himself and less for others. We are largely powerless against these powers and authorities. Never before have human beings had such ready access to information with the Internet and all, but who can know what is true and not true? There is information, disinformation, misinformation. The darkness is bad enough already, but it is only made worse when false lights and false christs come along and say, “Trust us. We'll fix everything for you.” Jesus Christ is the light of the world; the light no darkness can overcome. Jesus has come for judgement. Jesus says, “This is the judgement: The light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, otherwise he would be convicted of his evil deeds. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been worked in God.” Here is the choice: The light or the darkness. Do you want God to prevail in Jesus Christ or do you want to do what you want to do under the cover of darkness? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but doing whatever we want is awfully enticing. It's how we first learned to lie and operate in the darkness. If you good enough at that kind of thing, nobody else needs to know the truth. When the light comes, you can't hide anymore. You'll be convicted. You'll lose the shiny, white façade and be revealed as a sinner. That's how it is, strangely enough, for those who have been converted. Those who believe in Christ, who believe in the light, are exposed by that very same light as being evil. Christians should not hide their sins. That's the old strategy of fig leaves and bushes from the Garden of Eden that won't get you very far with God. Instead we should plead guilty before God like we do when we confess our sins: I am a poor, miserable sinner. I have sinned with my mind, by the words I have spoken, and by the deeds that I have done. I deserve God's temporal and eternal punishment. That is what the light reveals about me. But the light is not merely like a searchlight or an interrogation light. It does not solely expose what is hidden or evil and to do nothing more about it. The light of Christ exposes, but it also heals and forgives. It obliterates the darkness so that it is no more. We are transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Jesus says as much in the same section that I quoted from earlier. He says: “God loved the world in this way, that he sent his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned.” God has sent his Son. He is the light. This light will save those who are in darkness, but we cannot remain in darkness. If we prefer the darkness to the light, then we are on the wrong side. Jesus heals. He's also coming to judge. The powers that be in this present age of darkness believe that they are on top of the world. They believe that they can do anything they want whether their actions be honorable or dishonorable. But their time is limited. They better hope that they can live long lives, because that is all the good times they will have. What is much more prudent is to embrace Jesus, the light and life of men, who has come into the world. As Paul encourages us, we should cast away the works of darkness. Whatever is bad, wrong, and false will not help us in the long run. Grace, mercy, and truth come from Christ. They radiate out from him like light from its source. You have something better with Jesus. Jesus will win. The light will scatter the darkness. 

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Delivered by Father Peter Tukan, SDB from Salesian Don Bosco Gerak in the Diocese of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Isaiah 52: 7-10; Rs psalm 98: 1.2-3ab.3cd-4.5-6; Hebrews 1: 1-6; John 1: 1-18 THE MOST IMPORTANT HEADLINE OF ALL TIMES   Our meditation on this Christmas Day has the theme: The Most Important Headline of All Times. Our today's society and people are marked with average literacy skill who always update themselves all the time with headlines from the media. For example, in the dining room of priests and religious, a hot topic that often raised and shared during meals, is the headlines that are widely spread through mass media and social media.   In the context of this Christmas, we can't help but place the event of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ as the most important “Headline News” of all times, which our Church in all solemn ways to celebrate His Birthday today. This greatest message empowers everyone's body and spirit. None of the messages of this world that has the ability to reveal the Birth of Jesus Christ the Savior of the world except this one from our Gospel.   All mankind and the universe are animated by Him because God has been consistent to change the face of the world throughout history of the world. The prophet Isaiah described that all ends of the earth received the message and saw that salvation really came from God. This universality of the Lord Jesus was well understood by a group of students from various religious backgrounds, who once during the joint Christmas and New Year party, especially those non Christians testify that the mission of the Messiah is salvation and justice for all. The Messiah is not just for Christians. The Messiah is not only for some.   For us the followers of Christ, the most important news is the profile of the MESSIAH as God who speaks directly to us at all times, and not through any self-proclaimed individual who is after fame. When Jesus spoke, He said with certainty in this manner: "I say to you ..." People always quote God's words from the scriptures, then share them orally or in writing through the media they use. It happens in this way because God Himself makes Himself real and speaks directly in our minds and hearts. Let us always be grateful and still be grateful, because He continues to speak to us directly, right now, and personally.   Our global situation today which is marked by disasters, threat of disintegration, harsh and negative ways of communication, destructive behaviour such as corruption and discrimination against minorities and those who are different, the most important headline news that we all really need is about the light. This light should be the Lord Himself. For every darkness in life that causes anxiety and fear, when confronted with the light of truth and goodness, that darkness will be disturbed and challenged. Christians must remain in this light and should become the light itself. In this way, they really go against darkness and life in sin. Let's pray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us so that the light that is in us does not dim in the midst of this world which is surrounded by darkness. Our Father ... In the name of the Father ...

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Reading 1, Isaiah 52:7-10Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6Gospel, John 1:1-18Reading 2, Hebrews 1:1-6 Homilist - Fr. Jeff Walker

In this English lesson, you will improve your English while understanding the 11 federal holidays in the United States:

Sermon for Christmas Day - December 25, 2023 | Preaching text: John 1:1-14

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It's the gift that keeps giving, to ring in Christmas we wanted to re-share all of the incredible voicemails we received for this year's Radiothon -- Happy Holidays from HRN and WERM Flooring! HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3329 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Ashley WinchTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast is provided by Purina, and Listeners Like You!

It's the gift that keeps giving, to ring in Christmas we wanted to re-share all of the incredible voicemails we received for this year's Radiothon -- Happy Holidays from HRN and WERM Flooring! HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3329 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Ashley WinchTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast is provided by Purina, and Listeners Like You!

Christmas Day - December 25, 2023 by Jesus the Good Shepherd Anglican Church

The Birth Makes YOU an HEIR Galatians 4:4-5

Scriptures: Isaiah 52:7–12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4–7; Luke 2:15–20 | By: Kevin Whitfield | Topic: Why We Are Here on Christmas Morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This sermon is drawn from John 1:1-18.

Christmas morning Worship for December 25, 2022, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, a 10:00 service with guest Pastor Kristy Daniels and Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Selections from French Baroque Christmas music for organTwo chorale preludes on lobt gott, ihr christen (ELW 287), Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) and J. S. Bach (1685–1750) • Introit—Isaiah 9:6, Psalm 98:1 • Gathering Hymn—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, ELW 270 • Hymn of Praise—Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, ELW 288 • First Reading—Isaiah 52:7-10 • Second Reading—Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12] • Gospel—John 1:1-14 • Sermon—Guest Pastor Kristy Daniels • Hymn of the Day—Let All Together Praise Our God, ELW 287 • Distribution Hymn—Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, ELW 276 • Sending Hymn—Joy to the World, ELW 267 • Postlude—Fantasy on antioch (ELW 267), Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927) View the bulletin and read the sermon transcript.

The Nativity of the Lord | December 25, 2022Please use the following link if you would like to financially support Church of the Holy Family:https://pushpay.com/g/hfgrandblanc?sr...

The Reverend Richard Wineland

This is the audio from the worship service on December 25, 2022, at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Bellingham, Washington.As we emerge from the pandemic, the work of the church continues.  Here are a few ways that the church remains thriving at Christ the Servant:We are meeting live and in-person on Sunday Morning at 9:30 for worship services in the sanctuary.  Masking is optional when the Whatcom County Covid levels are at the “low” level.  This service is also live-streamed on the CTS Facebook Page and the CTS web site.  The live-stream video will remain there afterwards as well.We have youth events that are ever evolving!We have a Friday Morning breakfast fellowship on Zoom - sometimes live at Boulevard Park, weather allowing...We have a ministry team called Deep Waters, which is dedicated to helping install sustainable clean water systems to communities in Honduras.We are part of the Family Promise program, striving to help homeless families in our community regain equilibrium.We have an active Justice Seekers ministry team, dedicated to achieving a more just society and church.Find out more - go to our web page or send us an e-mail.contacts:ServantCast: servantcast@ctslutheran.orgChrist the Servant Lutheran Church: office@ctslutheran.orgWeb site: www.ctslutheran.org

Sermon for Christmas Day - December 25, 2022. Pastor Dennis Ticen. John 1:5.

Merry Christmas!  Welcome to the Christmas Day service of Neighbors United in Christ.  We are led in service by Loren Teig with Jim and Debbie providing music.  Visit us online at NUICParish.org.  

"Episode 22" | Sermon for Christmas Day - December 25, 2022

Even Among the Ruins… Burst into Songs of Joy Believers! Isaiah 52:7-10

 What's the one thing we all do 24/7 that has the ability to change our lives?You guessed it: Breathing!This week, we will talk about what's in the stars for you at this time as well as breathwork with Laura Hamblyn (and how you can join us over the holidays!)I'm going to be leading a live chanting from Christmas Day (December 25) right to New Year's Eve (December 31) I'm covering for my lovely friend Laura Hamblyn at 10 am UK Time starting December 25 up until December 31. Join the daily chant here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/707613473Password is Amma Join the WhatsApp group for reminders before we go live https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gtb1BIoBHve0zNNtNos6K5 This is the  Facebook page I mentioned  Energetic Wellness Club We also get to talk to Laura about the kind of breathwork we will do in the Zoom chanting sessions including, Pranayama, Turtle Breath, and Fire Breath which is good for raising the heat in the body and improving digestion.In the stars this week, Jupiter, the planet of plenty is changing signs and finally going back to the sign of Aries. This means we are back at the start of the cycle, and when Jupiter is triggered, life should be a little bit easier. Jupiter is changing signs tomorrow,  December 20. Today December 19, Mars Retrograde is active again. Mars forms a gentle link to the asteroid Chiron, which may spark passionate action toward moving forward with an important goal or objective.  Check out our episode on Mars Retrograde here!More about Laura:Laura Hamblyn is an experienced healer based in The UK. She works intuitively with the Subtle Body to provide Deep Healing to her clients. She offers it through 1:1 Chakra work, Shamanic Work, Crystal Work, Dreaming Work, and Group Meditations.You can find out more about Laura athttps://laurahamblyn.com/Listen to more of Yasmin Boland at:http://mainlymoonology.com/Yasmin in Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonologyhttps://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/Are you manifesting more love, money, or both this 2023? Join my workshop, Manifesting Love and Abundance this 2023 which is free to  anyone who purchases my Moonology Diary.www.moonologydiary.com Listen to more of Yasmin Boland: https://mainlymoonologymembership.com/––Follow Yasmin on socials: ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

 What's the one thing we all do 24/7 that has the ability to change our lives?You guessed it: Breathing!This week, we will talk about what's in the stars for you at this time as well as breathwork with Laura Hamblyn (and how you can join us over the holidays!)I'm going to be leading a live chanting from Christmas Day (December 25) right to New Year's Eve (December 31) I'm covering for my lovely friend Laura Hamblyn at 10 am UK Time starting December 25 up until December 31. Join the daily chant here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/707613473Password is Amma Join the WhatsApp group for reminders before we go live https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gtb1BIoBHve0zNNtNos6K5 This is the  Facebook page I mentioned  Energetic Wellness Club We also get to talk to Laura about the kind of breathwork we will do in the Zoom chanting sessions including, Pranayama, Turtle Breath, and Fire Breath which is good for raising the heat in the body and improving digestion.In the stars this week, Jupiter, the planet of plenty is changing signs and finally going back to the sign of Aries. This means we are back at the start of the cycle, and when Jupiter is triggered, life should be a little bit easier. Jupiter is changing signs tomorrow,  December 20. Today December 19, Mars Retrograde is active again. Mars forms a gentle link to the asteroid Chiron, which may spark passionate action toward moving forward with an important goal or objective.  Check out our episode on Mars Retrograde here!More about Laura:Laura Hamblyn is an experienced healer based in The UK. She works intuitively with the Subtle Body to provide Deep Healing to her clients. She offers it through 1:1 Chakra work, Shamanic Work, Crystal Work, Dreaming Work, and Group Meditations.You can find out more about Laura athttps://laurahamblyn.com/Listen to more of Yasmin Boland at:http://mainlymoonology.com/Yasmin in Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonologyhttps://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/Are you manifesting more love, money, or both this 2023? Join my workshop, Manifesting Love and Abundance this 2023 which is free to  anyone who purchases my Moonology Diary.www.moonologydiary.com