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Program for 12/25/2025 2025 Christmas: John 1:1-14, What Do You Want?

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He deserves our gifts  A.  He is greater then me  B.  He is before me   C.  He is chosen by God 2.   The gift of baptism  A.  Identifying with Jesus   B.  Displaying the gospel  C.  Committing to grow 3.  The gift of witnessing  A.  Love for family and friends  B.  Concern for eternal judgment  C. Doing the Lord's will 4.  The gift of myself A. Character of Christ B. Time, talent, treasure C. Obey His commands

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The Spirit of Christmas has been here since the beginning and will continue to be till Christ returns. Listen in as Pastor John teaches on the Light of Christ and its power to expel the darkness in our lives.To learn more about us, visit faithcenter.tv today!

This Christmas - John Legend

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Today’s Bible Verse – John 1:14 (NIV)“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Hope feels different when the holidays don't look anything like you imagined. Yet the heartbeat of Advent is this: God draws near anyway. John 1:14 reminds us that the Word didn’t just visit—He moved into our world, our mess, and our unmet expectations. This reflection walks through the beauty of a Christmas we may not have chosen, and the surprising nearness of a Savior who meets us right there. Perfect for listeners longing for comfort, grounding, and the reminder that Emmanuel still arrives. Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken

Recorded live on Sunday, December 15th, 2024.

The Seventh Day in the Octave of ChristmasJn 1:1-18And the Word became flesh    and made his dwelling among us,    and we saw his glory,    the glory as of the Father's only-begotten Son,    full of grace and truth.

12/29/2024 Morning Service – “The Best Word For Christmas!” by Tim Roe.

Merry Christmas!

December 22, 2024

Why did God give us Christmas?  Does it even matter in today's world? Let's get real—what if we might be avoiding what God came to fix? Let's wrestle with this together. ❤️ EASY TO GIVE at Harmony, text any amount to (859) 459-0316 to get started (or give online @ my.harmonychurch.cc/give ). Get the fill in the blank bulletins my.harmonychurch.cc/bulletins. ------------------ OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When I was working on this sermon I asked my wife Jenni if she could think of any funny stories where she said to me “Why?” (needs to be said with contempt/confusion). Her answer: “I'm sure there were plenty of times where that happened…” lol. I think she's right. I can remember driving down a grassy hill when there was a road right next to it and her saying, “why?”. I can remember undergarments that ended up on the floor right next to a hamper and hearing a “why”? Lol. Let's be honest, living with me, that's probably the most often posed question… I want to flip the question on yall though and on God little bit.. I want to ask the question of “why” Christmas? Don't be too quick to answer… I know you probably have an answer, but I think people who are far from God don't get it… b They get the lights, and the fun, and the gifts, what they don't get is why the Christ of Christmas… b On first blush for the non-Follower of Jesus, Christianity feels like the answer to a question they are not asking or more likely, are avoiding… b CS Lewis said this about avoiding God “…in our own time and place, [avoiding God] is extremely easy. Avoid silence, avoid solitude, avoid any train of thought that leads off the beaten track. Concentrate on money, sex, status, health and (above all) on your own grievances. Keep the radio on. Live in a crowd. Use plenty of sedation. If you must read books, select them very carefully. But you'd be safer to stick to the papers. You'll find the advertisements helpful; especially those with a sexy or a snobbish appeal.” -CS Lewis b What are we avoiding? b We are avoiding our deep disfunction, what the bible calls sin, and our profound need for something more, God. b And when we do look for God, we end up looking in the wrong places… ILLUSTRATION: In the 1960's during the space race - the Russians who were atheists send Yuri Gagarin to space. When he came back he said, “I went to space, I looked and looked for God but never saw Him…” ILLUSTRATION: I get this way of thinking of God. When I was in college, I can remember really struggling. Our bible college had chapel services - in the evenings and I was so mad at God. I left the service and I went outside and I remember in my head just yelling, “God if you are real, I need to see you, I need to have you show up…” Yuri went into space, and I went out to a parking lot… CS Lewis' response about avoiding God came from his response to Yuri's statement, in that essay called “The Seeing Eye” he wrote, “looking for God is not like one person who lives on the first floor going to the second floor looking for the person who lives upstairs” It's more like a character in a Shakespeare play looking for Shakespeare. Even though Shakespeare is to be found on every page and in every word, he is not found in the pages. I heard Tim Keller talk about this once and he said the only way Hamlet would know about Shakespeare would before Shakespeare to write Himself into the story… This is the reason for Christmas. God saw the condition of our story, the condition of the world we had made for ourselves after choosing to go our own way and he wrote himself into the story… Listen to how John the apostle describes the need for Christmas… John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. ILLUSTRATION: John is saying “God wrote Himself into the story”… did you hear why He did this? It wasn't the reason most people seem to think - most people think God just wants to condemn the world. Isn't that how most people tend to perceive Christians and their message? That we are just in the business of condemning people? That's not why Jesus came. Jesus came to give life eternal… b it is literally God taking on flesh, becoming like you and me -> so He can redeem you and me out from under the crushing weight of our deep disfunction… Jesus came to give you life! John 10:10 (The Message Version) I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. How do you get this life? This eternal, “better than every dreamed of” life? b Jesus says He gives it to whoever believes in Him… ILLUSTRATION: years ago I saw this comedian from Canada who was mocking Americans because we are SO good at taking opinions and treating them like they are deeply held beliefs. He asked people what they thought of the Canadians sending elderly people out on ice flows to die. Americans were up in arms about it. The video was really funny… His point was Americans will have opinions about anything they are asked about… When John says that whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish but have eternal life. The belief he is talking about is not just a strongly held opinion. This kind of belief is a deeply held confidence and trust. b Belief is better seen than it is stated… This is why John says “it's plain to see who these people are, they come into the light - because they aren't afraid of being exposed by it - why aren't they afraid? it's because they know God didn't come to put His thumb on them and make them pay. He came to say, “There's an author in the story, and I want/long to rescue you out of the predicament you've gotten yourself into…” CLOSING ILLUSTRATION: You know that day in the parking lot looking up at the cold night yelling at God, I remember turning around and seeing all of the sudden someone walking in the parking lot - it was super odd, cause people didn't really cut through this part of the campus. I'm praying this in my head that I just want to see God in person and this person in a hoody where I can't see his face is walking right for me. I remember I started getting nervous, he kept walking closer and closer and was coming right for me. My heart was beating like crazy. He literally walked right up to me, looked at me for a split second and went “hey” and then walked right by me… lol. I'm sure God was dying laughing… Here's what I realized later. I wanted God to come into the world, but He had already answered that prayer. He did come into the world, He came and became completely, 100% human - God knows what it's like to go through puberty. God knows what it's like to have a crush on someone. He knows what it's like to be hungry and constipated and a million other human conditions. God knows it because He came in Christmas. And the reason He came was for you. He sent me all the way to Kentucky to walk right up to your face and look you in the eyes and say “hey”. For you to hear that God loves YOU! He loves you, He gave Himself - His only Son for YOU! All you have to do is deeply choose to trust in Him - place your confidence in Him. You are about to get and give a bunch of Christmas presents. What if TODAY you chose to accept the only true Christmas gift, the gift of the Christ…

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yorgey Sermon Date: 12/22/2024 Sermon Series: Advent 2024 Sermon Notes This Sunday we light the Love candle of Advent. Join us as we begin with John 3:16 and continue through Scripture seeing God's great love and how we are to show that love to the world. My prayer is that this message of God's love will teach us to take our eyes off ourselves and see the love of God.

Send us a textLight came as promised and penetrates the deepest darkness. God sent the promised Light by sending His Son into the darkened world. (Text: John 1.1-14)

Dr Harlie Miller

At Christmas God Became Flesh . . . I. To Reveal Salvation to the World! (9-13) II. To Dwell with People so God could be Fully Known! (14-18) Practical Implications o How can you carve out some quiet this Christmas? o What amazes you about Jesus (continued)?

Preaching from John 1:1-18, pastor Luke introduced our new sermon series on the purpose of Christmas. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Today, we'll begin our time together in John's Gospel.  John's Gospel has a very specific purpose for us. While Matthew, Mark, and Luke answer the “who, what, when, and where” questions, John answers the “why.”  He is showing us “why” Jesus came, and his entire Gospel is written, as we see at the end of chapter 20, so that we may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah.  We'll begin our time together in John's Gospel by looking at his Christmas story, and it looks very different from the others we see in the Bible.  Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to receive this daily reflection on your phone, text @39110 to 81010 to sign up. You can read today's passage here - https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=589631260You can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

1st Sunday after Christmas - John Burruss - 12.31.2023 by Saint Stephen's

Pastor John continues his Christmas series with a look at Isaiah 9:1-7 and the majesty of Christ's birth.

The Rev. Seth Cain - The First Sunday of Christmas - John 1:1-18

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Dec. 23 & 24, 2023 - Something Great About Christmas Pastor Ed Taylor John 10:10 | Study #20231224 TOPICAL

December 24, 2023 What God Gave at Christmas - John 3:16 - Dr. Darrin Wright

Things we learned in the last show before Christmas: John is looking like Ernest Hemingway. Black garlic tastes almost like savory licorice. And just by saying you're French, they assume you can't be casual. Happy holidays!

Pastor Joshua Kerr December 17th, 2023 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

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 Sunday Morning Service // December 17, 2023Characters of Christmas // John the BaptistPastor Greg Shipe 

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When Jesus was born, God chose unique messengers to share the news that the Savior had arrived! Pastor John continues our Christmas series, this week in Luke 2:8-14.

The Incarnation: The Meaning of Christmas John 1:1-14

A discussion of Swedish Christmas traditions with John Tenho, a Swede living in Australia. From the winter setting in Sweden and specific Christmas decorations to Advent rituals, St. Lucia celebrations and St. Knut's Day, this conversation covers a broad range of Swedish Christmas traditions. Included is a description of foods that are part of a Christmas lunch Julbord and the tradition of gathering around the television to watch a Disney television special.

Title: Exodus ChristmasSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: John 8:34-36Exodus Theme: The holy God wants us to know him and experience his presence, but we must first exit unholy bondage and enter holy servitude.Overview: This Christmas sermon explores the many ways the original Exodus story parallels and foreshadows the Christmas narrative about Christ's birth. We'll see overlapping characters, details, and themes that reveal God's long-term plan of rescue and redemption unfolding through Scripture. And we'll consider how this greatest "exodus" yet calls us to keep experiencing freedom from sin so that we can know God more deeply.Link to Sermon Notes

John 1:1-14 (1) Which logos? Stoics and Epicureans (2) The logos - not a what but a who (3) The logos has come in the flesh

Pastor John continues our Christmas series, this week in Hebrews 1.

Welcome to our 22nd episode in the monthly book discussion series hosted by Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and myself, Phil Svitek. If books are your passion, you've come to the right place! In this episode, we delve into John Grisham's Skipping Christmas, where it imagines a year without Christmas. No crowded malls, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That's just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they'll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on Hemlock Street without a rooftop Frosty, they won't be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash, they aren't even going to have a tree. They won't need one, because come December 25 they're setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences—and isn't half as easy as they'd imagined. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, queries, and viewpoints in the comments or connect with Marisa (@serafinitv) and me on social media. In our upcoming discussion, we'll explore Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. And be sure to catch Marisa's new podcast, "Friends & Favorites w/Marisa Serafini," available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-and-favorites-w-marisa-serafini/id1693327509. For more insightful resources from your 360 creative coach, visit my website at http://philsvitek.com. Thank you for tuning in, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on this captivating book! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach ⁠http://philsvitek.com⁠ Movies: -The Love Market: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket⁠ -A Bogotá Trip: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip⁠ -The Arbiters: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters⁠  Books: -Elan, Elan: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan⁠ -Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude⁠ -In Search Of Sunrise: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise⁠ -Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: ⁠http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams⁠  Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist's path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. ⁠https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/⁠ Altruism: -Financially Fit Foundation ⁠http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff⁠ -Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I'm Fostering ⁠http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond⁠  Substack: ⁠http://philsvitek.substack.com⁠  Patreon: ⁠http://patreon.com/philsvitek⁠  Merchandise:  ⁠https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3APhil+Svitek+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011⁠ Instagram:  ⁠http://instagram.com/philsvitek⁠   Facebook:  ⁠http://facebook.com/philippsvitek⁠  X/Twitter:  ⁠http://twitter.com/philsvitek⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-svitek⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@philsvitek⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@philsvitek⁠ 

"Know Your Rights this Christmas" (John 1:9-12 and 1 John 2:28-3:3) Among Us: A Christmas Story Sunday, December 10th Discussion Questions: Who is the "true light" mentioned in verse 9 and why is light a fitting description of this figure? (Hint: consider John 8:12) What are some ways we can share the "true light" of Jesus with others in our community? How is Jesus a light into the darkness of our lives and the lives of those we know and love? Why do you think the world did not recognize the true light, even though it was made through him? (v. 10) Share a time when you felt "rejected" or "not recognized" by those around you. How did you find your own light in that situation?What does it mean that Jesus "came to his own, and his own people did not receive him"? (v. 11) What is the "right to become children of God" that Jesus gives in verse 12? How does one receive this right? How can we better receive the "right to become children of God" and live out our inheritance as his children?How does this passage challenge or encourage your understanding of Jesus and your relationship with him? Children of God have Confidence in God (1 John 2:28) - Why do Children of God have confidence in their relationship with God? How does confidence practically change our relationship with God? What is the difference between a relationship with God marked by either confidence or shame?  Children of God Are Becoming Like God (1 John 2:29) - How does being a Child of God set the course of our life and transform us to be more like God? Children of God Experience the Love of God (1 John 3:1) - How do Children of God experience the love of God? How are you currently experiencing the love of God in your life? What ways does the love of God help, strengthen, support and guide us? Children of God Have Hope in God's Future (1 John 3:2-3) - How does having hope in Jesus' return purify us? How have your experienced the purifying power of hope in your life? k What ways can we be praying for one another and supporting one another this week?

Busy schedules, packed to-do lists, and exhausted minds. Is it even possible to SLOW DOWN this Christmas? John Mark Comer, Director of  @practicingtheway helps us see how hurry can prevent you from being present this Christmas.Join in community. Comment below! And be sure to tap the bell icon

Unwrap the narrative of Christmas like never before. We're going on a historical journey, piecing together the true story behind the joyous event with a keen focus on the real happenings in Bethlehem, Elizabeth and Zachariah's role in the Messiah's arrival, and the fascinating insights about the Holy of Holies and the Nazarite vow. Picture Gabriel's crucial involvement and Mary's unforgettable visit to Elizabeth. This episode promises to enhance your understanding of Christmas, enriching your experience as we shed light on the cultural, geographical, and historical facets of the ancient world. Get ready to discover the profound significance of Zachariah and his son, John, in our next exploration. Have you ever pondered about the Levitical Priests, their temple roles, and rotation system? We examine these aspects in-depth, giving you a new perspective on Zachariah's divine encounter with Gabriel in the temple. Hear the stirring account of John the Baptist's birth, and learn how it fulfilled God's promise. We weave together the awe-inspiring tale of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a righteous couple who, despite their childlessness, were foretold the birth of their son, John, by an angel. Prepare to marvel at the miraculous events leading to John's birth and the anticipation it stirred among the people.Support the show

Pastor John begins the Christmas season with a new series; this week we are in Colossians 1 as we discuss what Paul calls a "mystery" – Jesus coming to earth.

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