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Join us for a message from Pastor Jason on Sunday December 21st, 2025, entitled Glory To God In The Highest from Matthew 1:18-23 / Luke 2:7-14.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. [NLT]

Why are society's outcasts among the first to hear about the Messiah? When angels proclaimed Jesus' birth to shepherds, they show how God's kingdom offers a different kind of peace than earthly empires. True shalom isn't earned through status but freely given through God's favor. Listen now and be inspired to embrace this peace and share it with others searching for hope.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251225dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion 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. John 1:14 Give Glory to God How do you know what God is really like? Some imagine him as distant, powerful but far removed from daily life. Others picture him as a stern judge, always ready to condemn. Still others think of him as a vague spiritual force, too abstract to know personally. But John tells us something remarkable: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” The eternal Son of God didn't stay far away. He didn’t just send messages through prophets or appear in visions. He came down to live with us, fully human, yet still fully God. That changes everything. In Jesus, we see exactly what God is like. He is not cold or distant. He is not waiting for us to climb up to him. Instead, he comes down to us. He steps into our weakness, our suffering, even our death. He takes on flesh so that he can carry our sins to the cross and give us his righteousness in return. John says we have seen his glory. But notice how that glory shines. It is not in earthly splendor or political power, but in humble service, in compassion for the broken, in sacrifice for sinners. The manger, the cross, and the empty tomb reveal God's glory most clearly. There, we see a God full of grace and truth. Grace, because in Jesus, we receive forgiveness we could never earn. Truth, because in Jesus, we see God's faithfulness to every promise. This means you don’t have to wonder whether God loves you. You don’t need to search for hidden signs of his presence. The Word became flesh. He lived among us. He still comes to us today through his Word and sacraments. And he will dwell with us forever in heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for becoming flesh and making your dwelling among us. Help me to see your glory in your life, death, and resurrection. Fill me with confidence in your grace and truth. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251225dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion 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. John 1:14 Give Glory to God How do you know what God is really like? Some imagine him as distant, powerful but far removed from daily life. Others picture him as a stern judge, always ready to condemn. Still others think of him as a vague spiritual force, too abstract to know personally. But John tells us something remarkable: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” The eternal Son of God didn't stay far away. He didn’t just send messages through prophets or appear in visions. He came down to live with us, fully human, yet still fully God. That changes everything. In Jesus, we see exactly what God is like. He is not cold or distant. He is not waiting for us to climb up to him. Instead, he comes down to us. He steps into our weakness, our suffering, even our death. He takes on flesh so that he can carry our sins to the cross and give us his righteousness in return. John says we have seen his glory. But notice how that glory shines. It is not in earthly splendor or political power, but in humble service, in compassion for the broken, in sacrifice for sinners. The manger, the cross, and the empty tomb reveal God's glory most clearly. There, we see a God full of grace and truth. Grace, because in Jesus, we receive forgiveness we could never earn. Truth, because in Jesus, we see God's faithfulness to every promise. This means you don’t have to wonder whether God loves you. You don’t need to search for hidden signs of his presence. The Word became flesh. He lived among us. He still comes to us today through his Word and sacraments. And he will dwell with us forever in heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for becoming flesh and making your dwelling among us. Help me to see your glory in your life, death, and resurrection. Fill me with confidence in your grace and truth. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251225dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion 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. John 1:14 Give Glory to God How do you know what God is really like? Some imagine him as distant, powerful but far removed from daily life. Others picture him as a stern judge, always ready to condemn. Still others think of him as a vague spiritual force, too abstract to know personally. But John tells us something remarkable: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” The eternal Son of God didn't stay far away. He didn’t just send messages through prophets or appear in visions. He came down to live with us, fully human, yet still fully God. That changes everything. In Jesus, we see exactly what God is like. He is not cold or distant. He is not waiting for us to climb up to him. Instead, he comes down to us. He steps into our weakness, our suffering, even our death. He takes on flesh so that he can carry our sins to the cross and give us his righteousness in return. John says we have seen his glory. But notice how that glory shines. It is not in earthly splendor or political power, but in humble service, in compassion for the broken, in sacrifice for sinners. The manger, the cross, and the empty tomb reveal God's glory most clearly. There, we see a God full of grace and truth. Grace, because in Jesus, we receive forgiveness we could never earn. Truth, because in Jesus, we see God's faithfulness to every promise. This means you don’t have to wonder whether God loves you. You don’t need to search for hidden signs of his presence. The Word became flesh. He lived among us. He still comes to us today through his Word and sacraments. And he will dwell with us forever in heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for becoming flesh and making your dwelling among us. Help me to see your glory in your life, death, and resurrection. Fill me with confidence in your grace and truth. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Merry Christmas! This Christmas we pondered the words of Luke 2, and we saw the power of God, who perfectly orchestrated everything so that his Son, the Savior of the World, would be born in Bethlehem, just as he promised. Because of him, we have light, and life, and hope.

Part 5 of "Advent 2025: Glory to God in the Highest"

Listen to the angel's proclamation to the shepherds that the Saviour has been born as you meditate on Luke 2.  No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.

Matt Smethurst preaches Luke 2:1–21 at River City Baptist Church, a new congregation in Richmond, Virginia. For more information or to get in touch, visit https://rivercityrichmond.org.

Washington Presbyterian ChurchSermon Date: December 21, 2025Speaker: Mike BowenTitle: Glory to God and on Earth PeaceBible Text: Luke 2:14, Romans 5:1-2 https://archive.org/download/sermon-2025-12-21/sermon%202025%2012%2021.mp3

BEHOLD 03 || "Glory To God In The Highest" (Isaiah 42:10-13), by Bjorn Johnson, December 21, 2025. Visit summitwestolive.org for more info about SUMMIT CHURCH in West Olive, MI.

Part 4 of "Advent 2025: Glory to God in the Highest"

LUKE 2: 10-14 Listen to the entire series & follow Chalcedon Presbyterian Church: http://www.chalcedon.org

At the heart of Christmas lies one of the most profound spiritual truths we can grasp: the redemptive arc of God's love. When we examine classic Christmas stories like A Christmas Carol, The Grinch, and even Die Hard, we discover they all share a common thread—redemption through humility and transformation. But these stories are merely echoes of the greatest redemptive arc ever told: the gospel itself. From the Garden of Eden where heaven and earth overlapped, through humanity's prideful fall and exile, to God's passionate pursuit of us through Jesus Christ, and finally to the promised renewal of all things—this is the story that defines our existence. Philippians 2:5-11, often called the Christ Hymn, captures this divine descent with breathtaking clarity. Jesus, existing in the very form of God, didn't grasp at His divine privileges or exploit His equality with the Father. Instead, He emptied Himself, took on the form of a servant, and humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross. This wasn't weakness—it was the ultimate demonstration of love. Where Adam grasped for equality with God and fell, Jesus released His divine prerogatives and descended in love. The call for us is revolutionary: adopt this same mindset. True love doesn't ascend in pride like climbing Mount Crumpit; it descends in humility to serve others. We're invited to willingly disadvantage ourselves, to let go of our rights and recognition, to die to self daily—not out of fear, but out of gratitude for how far Jesus descended to reach us. And here's the beautiful mystery: as we descend in love, we experience an inexplicable lift in our spirits, a unity with Christ that brings joy even in sacrifice. The exaltation we receive isn't achieved through climbing; it's received through surrendering.ChaptersChapter 1: The Redemptive Arc in Christmas Stories0:00 - 7:00Classic Christmas movies like A Christmas Carol, The Grinch, and Die Hard all share a common theme of redemption through a change of heart, mirroring the gospel story.Chapter 2: The Christ Hymn: Jesus Descends in Love7:00 - 15:00Philippians 2:5-11 reveals Jesus's mindset as He descended from heaven's glory to become human and die on the cross, demonstrating God's unconditional love.Chapter 3: Adopting the Mind of Christ15:00 - 22:00We are called to adopt Christ's mindset of descending in love, willingly disadvantaging ourselves to serve others rather than seeking our own glory and advancement.Chapter 4: Exaltation Through Humility22:00 - 28:00Because Jesus descended in love, God highly exalted Him, and we worship Him not out of fear but in awe of His love, experiencing true lift as we follow His example.Keywords#Redemption#ChristmasMessage#Philippians2#ChristHymn#IncarnationOfChrist#HumilityOfChrist#AgapeLove#UnconditionalLove#DivineDescension#ServantLeadership#CrossOfChrist#Exaltation#AdoptTheMindOfChrist#DyingToSelf#GodsLove#Salvation#RedemptiveArc#TakingUpYourCross#Emmanuel#JesusIsLord#GloryToGod#ChristianHumility#Advent#WordBecameFlesh#Repentance

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On today's episode, Johnnette Williams shares the blessings she's received on Glory to God Friday! Listeners call in sharing the blessings they have received and asking for prayers.

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams shares the blessings she's received on Glory to God Friday! Listeners call in sharing the blessings they have received and asking for prayers.

It's Wednesday, December 17th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nicaragua prohibits tourists from bringing Bibles Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that Nicaragua now prohibits tourists from bringing Bibles into the country. This is part of a broader deterioration of religious freedom in the Central American nation. Religious leaders often face arbitrary detention, and officials generally prohibit public religious events. The authoritarian government has also shut down over 1,300 religious groups since 2018. Anna Lee Stangl with Christian Solidarity Worldwide said, “The Nicaraguan government's efforts to restrict the entry of Bibles, other books, newspapers and magazines into the country are highly concerning given the current context of repression. We call on the government of Nicaragua to lift this ban immediately.” The country is ranked 30th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian.  Chile elects conservative, pro-life president Chile elected José Antonio Kast, a conservative former lawmaker, as their president on Sunday, reports NBC News. He won 58 percent of the vote, defeating communist rival Jeanette Jara. Kast is a practicing Catholic, the father of nine children, and a pro-life activist.  He said in his victory speech, “But nothing would be possible if we didn't have God. And that's something we can't fail to acknowledge.” He added a prayer for “wisdom, temperance, and strength” in the challenges ahead. Kast campaigned on dealing with growing crime and illegal migration into the South American country, primarily from Venezuela.  Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” America seized a Venezuelan oil tanker related to terrorism The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela last week. It's the first time the U.S. has seized Venezuelan oil since imposing sanctions on the South American country in 2019. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on X, “For multiple years, the oil tanker has been sanctioned by the United States due to its involvement in an illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organizations.” U.S. oil production hits historic level The U.S. oil and natural gas industry set production records last month, reports The Center Square. Crude oil output reached about 5.9 million barrels per day, the highest ever recorded in U.S. history. Texas led the production of crude oil and natural gas. So far this year, the Lone Star state's production increased by 5.8 percent despite operating 20 percent fewer rigs. Two Texas cities outlawed abortion Two Texas cities outlawed abortion last week. The City of Springlake, Texas became the 90th city in the nation to pass a Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance last Thursday. And the city council of Tira, Texas became the 91st city to pass such an ordinance on Sunday. Both ordinances passed unanimously.  Tira Mayor Allen Joslin and his wife, Councilwoman Tami Joslin, shared, “We believe this to be the most important item that has come across our forum to vote on, which truly empowers the residents of the Tira community in the battle to protect the unborn.” 60 percent of Americans identify as Christian Pew Research released a new survey on religion in America. The study found that the religious composition of U.S. adults has remained steady over the past five years. During that time, over 60 percent of Americans consistently said they identify as Christians. Previously, affiliation with Christianity was declining, but it appears to be plateauing now.  The study did not find a widespread resurgence of religiosity among young people. Indiana quarterback gives glory to God And finally, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday. He's the first Indiana Hoosier to take home college football's top individual award. Mendoza led the Hoosiers through an undefeated season. They won their first Big Ten Championship since 1967 and become the number one ranked team for the first time.  Listen to comments from Mendoza after winning the Heisman Trophy. MENDOZA: “I'm at a loss of words. Wow! I mean. Thank you. Thank you to everybody. First, I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to chase a dream that once felt the world away. Standing here tonight, holding this, holding this bad boy, representing Indiana University, still doesn't feel real.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, December 17th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This week in our Advent series Come and Behold Him, we turn to the shepherds—the first public witnesses to the birth of Christ—and the angelic announcement that reveals the true purpose of Christmas.When the heavens opened over the fields of Bethlehem, the angels proclaimed a message that still defines the meaning of Christ's coming: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased.” In this message, we explore why Jesus came—not first for our comfort, but for God's glory—and how true peace is found only in receiving the Savior He sent.Through the shepherds' encounter with the angels, we are reminded that:God's glory is the ultimate purpose of creation and redemptionThe peace Christ brings begins with peace with GodFrom that peace flows peace within our souls and with othersThose who truly behold Christ are compelled to proclaim HimThis sermon invites us to see Christmas as more than a sentimental story—it is the declaration that God has entered history to reclaim His world, receive glory, and bring lasting peace to His people.Come and behold Him—the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord.

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Pastors. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Message Re-Cap Podcast on each Wednesday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Brad brings the message from the Christmas at TC series with Glory To God In The Highest.

When the angel of the Lord appeared to those Levitical shepherds on the hillside to announce the birth of the baby Jesus on the Feast of Tabernacles, He said something remarkable, so remarkable that 2,000 years later the scholars cannot seem to wrap their heads around it. Peace on this Earth, good will toward our fellow man, what type of crazy talk is that? This Earth has never seen such things, but they will when the condition set by the angel of the Lord is finally met.“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:13,14 (KJB)On this episode of Rightly Dividing, this is Part #3 of an unintentional series about Christmas and the Bible, and tonight we tag along with the shepherds on that Bethlehem hillside and listen to the angel of the Lord give His “Christmas' message. Speaking of that, you do realize that the angel of the Lord in the passage is the preincarnate Jesus, right? Am I saying that Jesus, as the angel of the Lord, is announcing His own birth? Yep, you got it, and as wild as that is, there's a lot more to uncover. Join us tonight as we see the condition that must be met in order to have peace on Earth and good will toward men.

The talk from our evening service on Sunday 14th December 2025

Part 3 of "Advent 2025: Glory to God in the Highest"

PROCLAIM: Glory to God

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams honors Mary on Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day on Glory to God Friday! Listeners call in to share their miracle stories from this week, including Kitty Cleveland. Johnnette also delves into what we should do if someone were to use the Lords name in vain.

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams honors Mary on Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day on Glory to God Friday! Listeners call in to share their miracle stories from this week, including Kitty Cleveland.

Part 2 of "Advent 2025: Glory to God in the Highest"

In this episode, Pastor Mike Peavy unpacks what it really means to give through the church rather than to the church. Rooted in Ephesians 3:20–21, he reminds us that there is no limit with God — He can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. This message encourages a posture of open-handed generosity, trusting that every gift ultimately brings glory to God and fuels His Kingdom work. All glory to God!

Part 1 of Advent 2025

All Glory to God (Psalm 66)I. The Earth Glorifies God (Psalm 66:1-7) II. The Church Glorifies God in Testing (Psalm 66:8-12)Deut. 8:1-62 Cor. 1:8-9III. The Individual Glorifies God in Righteousness (Psalm 66:13-20)2 Cor. 5:10Phil 2:9-10

"Give Glory to God" | Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr. | November 23, 2025 by Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr.

True worship means reflecting God’s glory, every day and in every aspect of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're trashing feminism some more, because it obviously deserves it. Feminism is not only unbiblical, it's extremely destructive for all of society. We'll talk about why Christian podcasters like Allie Beth Stuckey shouldn't defend their feminism while claiming to follow Christ, and why Christianity itself is a patriarchy, by God's design. It's time for biblical men to stop waiting for permission from feminists and take back the authority God gave them. We'll also discuss more of the Trump administration's mistakes, including this ridiculous new 50-year mortgage idea that proves how far from wisdom our leaders have fallen.

True worship means reflecting God’s glory, every day and in every aspect of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True worship means reflecting God’s glory, every day and in every aspect of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come journey with me to the cosmos and engage Yahweh

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams gives thanks to God on Glory to God Friday! She gives a short reflection on the upcoming celebrations of All Souls Day and All Saints Day this weekend. Listeners call in sharing how they've been blessed this past week.