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 Audio recordingSermon manuscript:Our Gospel reading is appropriate as we approach the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Our Gospel reading describes something that happened not long before Jesus was born. Mary, Jesus's mother, visited her relative, Elizabeth. Both Mary and Elizabeth were pregnant with very special babies. Mary had been visited by the angel Gabriel who told her that she would conceive and bear a son. She was to name him Jesus because he would be the Savior. Elizabeth's pregnancy was also unusual. Elizabeth and her husband Zechariah were old and had not been given any children. Zechariah had also been visited by Gabriel who told him that he and his wife would conceive in their old age. The child was to be named John. Zechariah and Elizabeth did conceive about six months before Gabriel went to Mary. So in our reading today Mary was pregnant with Jesus and Elizabeth was pregnant with John the Baptist. Luke says that Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She is filled with joy, and she speaks several blessings. She blesses Mary:  “Blessed are you among women.” She blesses Jesus: “Blessed is the fruit of Mary's womb.” She blesses herself. She rhetorically asks: “Why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Her thoughts turn to her son. She comments on how her baby leaped for joy at Mary's greeting. Finally, Elizabeth blesses Mary for her faith. Perhaps Elizabeth's thoughts turned to what it might have been like when Mary heard Gabriel's message. Elizabeth said, “Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Not every woman would believe that she could conceive while remaining a virgin simply because the Lord said so. Mary did. She said to God: “Let it be done to me according to your Word.” Elizabeth moves from one blessing to the next. Everyone is blessed. All are exceedingly happy. What I'd like to consider today is why they are so happy. I'd also like to pay attention to our own happiness. Happiness is important to us. We all would like to be happy. So, in fact, before we consider what makes these women happy, I think it would be beneficial first to consider what makes us happy. We can then be on the lookout for what might be different with these women. There are a lot of things that can make us happy. Hunger being satisfied with food makes us happy; thirst, with drink. We have many desires and needs. We want and need affection, comfort, entertainment. We like to be right. We like to be the best. We like making progress. Getting richer is better than getting poorer. Getting stronger is better than getting weaker. There are so many ways to be happy, and we like them all. The more, the better; the more, the happier. Now let's consider these women's happiness. What makes them happy doesn't exactly fit the pattern we've sketched out. They aren't getting stronger, richer, better. Elizabeth's life didn't get easier with her pregnancy in old age. Mary's life was thrown into turmoil to a much greater degree. Mary became pregnant when she wasn't married. Everyone would have assumed that the pregnancy was the result of fornication. Joseph, her fiancé, had no other choice but to assume that she had been unfaithful. An angel had to intervene to tell him otherwise. Mary would have had a hard time of it because most would not believe what sounds like a far-fetched story—that Mary was pregnant with the Son of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Consider, additionally, the several clues about Mary and Joseph's poverty and powerlessness. When they came to Bethlehem they couldn't get a room. If they had more money, they could have compelled someone to provide for them. Later, when the sacrifices were made in the Temple, the cheaper option of two pigeons was offered instead of the more expensive lamb. These clues indicate that Mary and Joseph were poor. The baby was born into poverty: “No crib for a bed” to lay down his sweet head. If we place ourselves into Mary's shoes, we can see how she lacked things that we regard as essential for happiness. So how can she be happy? How can Elizabeth be happy for her when trouble is on every side? She even makes the audacious claim that Mary is blessed over and above all others. The only explanation is that they were focused on things that aren't often looked to for happiness. We might sum up all that they were feeling by saying: They were happy because the kingdom of God was coming upon the earth. What is the kingdom of God, and why is it a good thing? We can't hardly talk about a kingdom without talking about the king. Something you might keep an ear open for the next couple days is how often Christmas carols will sing about Jesus being the king, or the Lord: “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” Or: “Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king.” The good news of great joy that is for all people is, as the angel declared on Christmas night, that unto us a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord. The work of Christ the King in his kingdom is made plain in the Gospels. Jesus did several things. He taught the Word of God that has always been calling people away from evil, away from the devil, towards that which is good and true—life giving and life protecting. Jesus taught people to believe in the only true God instead of the various false gods. Jesus acted with power, performing miracles. His many cleansings, healings, and restorations to life were a foreshadowing of the greater work he will do when he resurrects the dead. Over and above all these things, but also at the very root of them, Jesus suffered and died. As our epistle reading mentions, he offered his body once for all. My favorite line of all the Christmas carols is the one where it says: “Nails, spear shall piece him through. The cross be borne for me, for you. Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe, the Son of Mary.” The king sacrificed himself. The result is forgiveness, righteousness, and life for everyone. So if we return to the happiness and joy of Elizabeth and Mary, we can see that it is outside of them. The kingdom of God is coming. Happiness depends on the king, not on themselves. So long as their faith in this king doesn't fail, nothing can take their happiness away. Whatever sadnesses might come, they cannot undo the march of progress the kingdom of God will make. You can see this in both their lives. Both Elizabeth's and Mary's unborn baby boys would eventually be killed at the hands of evil men. Simeon prophesied to Mary in the temple: “A sword will pass through your heart.” Mary mourned at the death of her Son, but God will turn all mourning into gladness. Jesus died, but then he rose. Then his kingdom only entered a new phase, the song swelled to an even higher pitch. Joy will grow, even if, in the meantime, we pass through the valley of the shadow of death. This joy is available to each and every one of you. All that is needed is to be like Elizabeth and Mary: Believe in Jesus's kingdom. To believe is not some great challenge or a puzzle you have to figure out. It is only a matter of believing the testimony that is given about Jesus, and testimonies abound! Elizabeth gave her testimony in our reading. The angel gave his testimony on Christmas night. The apostles, evangelists, prophets, prophetesses, deacons, and deaconesses all gave their testimony, and they all say the same thing: Jesus Christ is Lord. He does all things well. He sets all things right. This is good news, which comes to us from the outside. It does not place any demands upon us. It does not require any preparation. Think of all those people in the Gospels whom Jesus helped. Did the blind man have to start improving himself before Jesus would give him sight? No. The blind man remained as blind as a bat. The deaf man remained as deaf as a stone, until Jesus made them otherwise. The only thing that happened to them prior to their healings was that they were given hope in Jesus the king by the good news that was told them. The same thing is true for us today. We have problems. We might have a bad reputation. We might be poor. We might be blind, deaf, lame, demon possessed. Believe in Jesus. And let's apply this to sin. One of the most frustrating parts about being a Christian is that we end up falling into sin, even though we really don't want to—or at least a part of us doesn't want to. What do we do with that? We almost can't help thinking that we must clean ourselves up in order to become acceptable before God. That seems right. To do otherwise can make it seem as though sin doesn't matter. We have to take our sin very seriously. These are not altogether bad thoughts, but they can make us lose sight of the one thing that makes all the difference—the one thing that makes us happy with a happiness that no one can take away: Jesus is the king. He saves sinners. He baptizes you, you don't baptize yourself. He forgives you, you don't forgive yourself. The kingdom of God is on a roll with the preaching of the Word that Jesus is the Savior. What is asked of us is not a great burden: Stick with the king. Listen to his Word. Jesus will do everything he has promised. Jesus is going to win. So you, like Elizabeth and Mary, may fully embrace the goodness of the kingdom of God that made them so happy that blessings were flying all over the place. The kingdom of God is the best, because Jesus is the best. No matter what is going on, no matter how disappointed you might be in yourself or in others, Jesus Christ is Lord. “Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free.” Amen.

Advent: a time of expectation Hello St. Mary Magdalene,  Happy Advent! This is a wonderful time for us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior and allow Him to break into our lives in new, powerful ways consequently transformed by this breakthrough of grace. Let the joy of Christ's coming fill our hearts, minds, and souls this season so that we may rejoice in Emmanuel (God with us)!  God bless,  Fr. Chris Visit us: https://www.smarymag.org Support us online: https://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ754

This is one crazy episode. It has a birthday celebration, a cool spiritual practice you can learn and do and a quick reflection on Mary, the mother of Jesus and her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. So, join in and try to capture something that helps you through what some call the most wonderful time of the year. It's only 25 minutes of your time :) Happy Advent.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever Hebrews 13:8 Happy Advent!  In today's episode we're talking about what it might look like to prepare our hearts for Him, to take some moments during this season to purposefully incline ourselves toward the things of God. I'll share with you three things that I've been pondering as I lean into the cadence of this season with hope and expectancy.  (There's also a great prayer at the end my Henri Nouwen that felt like such great preparation for me that you won't want to miss!)

Happy Advent and Merry Christmas from our sacred playgrounds to yours! We're donning Christmas hats and embracing Advent as we prepare for Jesus to come...to camp!This season reminds us that our ministries have audiences of influence - those we serve, those who serve with us, and those we impact, sometimes without even knowing it. On this episode, we'll break down how Jesus comes to camp through these different perspectives and connect those audiences to characters in the Christmas story in scripture, being reminded that whatever we do for these who enter our sacred playground, we do for Jesus himself.Plus, a #QuickQampQuestion on our favorite camp skits. Add yours in the comments anywhere!> Download the #StatOfTheWeekCome help camp thrive with us on Facebook, Instagram, or at sacredplaygrounds.com.

Happy Advent! These next three weeks we will be taking a look at the Advent/Christmas stories in Luke, going verse by verse as we see God working, but also hearing some questions that help to relate the stories to our lives.

Merry Christmas and Happy Advent! In this final Ephesiology Podcast episode of 2024, Andrew and Michael reflect on the joy and meaning of the Christmas season, share highlights from the year—including the Make Disciples series, the success of the PhD Scholarship Drive, and exciting updates like a forthcoming Spanish translation of Ephesiology—and offer a glimpse into 2025 plans, including new … Continue reading "Episode 189: Christmas 2024"

From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to keep the right mindset launching into the Advent Season. Are you feeling busy, distracted or lacking faith? Get tips for living an intentional Advent!

KeywordsAdvent, Jesus, Gospels, Matthew, Genealogy, Inclusion, Women, Faith, Community, TheologySummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and James Sholl explore the significance of Advent and the different ways the Gospels introduce Jesus. They discuss the context of Jesus' birth, the genealogy presented in Matthew, and the cultural implications of these narratives. The conversation emphasizes the role of women in the genealogy, the complexity of biblical stories, and the radical inclusion of marginalized voices in the narrative of Jesus. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own faith journeys and the communal aspects of spirituality.Takeaways* Advent symbolizes the light emerging and the unveiling of Christ.* The context of Jesus' birth reflects a time of great political fear and oppression.* The genealogy in Matthew serves to place Jesus within the story of God's people.* Cultural perspectives can enrich our understanding of the Gospel narratives.* Women in the genealogy of Jesus challenge patriarchal norms and highlight God's inclusivity.* Biblical characters should be seen as mirrors reflecting our own complexities.* God sees and includes all people, regardless of their past.* The genealogy of Jesus emphasizes the importance of community and ancestry.* Radical inclusion is a central theme in the introduction of Jesus.* The stories of marginalized individuals are crucial to understanding the fullness of the Gospel.Titles* Exploring Advent: The Gospels and Jesus* The Context of Jesus' Birth: A Historical PerspectiveSound Bites* "Familiarity breeds contempt."* "This is a story of stories."* "Happy Advent!"Chapters00:00Introduction to Advent and Its Significance06:04Exploring the Genealogy of Jesus11:53The Role of Community in Faith17:57The Complexity of Faith and Community24:21Theological Significance of Inclusion30:09The God Who Sees: Acknowledging the Marginalized35:37The Challenge of Genealogy: Us vs. Them39:17New Chapter Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Advent! Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the first Sunday in the new church year. The word advent means coming. During the season of Advent we prepare for the coming of The One. Who is The One? Is it Santa Claus? No. That's a different kind of advent. Santa Claus is coming to town, but that is not the advent we are talking about. The One we are preparing for is Jesus, the Christ. Listen to or read Bingham's entire sermon by clicking “Read More.”

Happy Advent and Merry Christmas!Opening Psalm: Psalm 40 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 7:8-8:8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 5:6-14 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Here Comes Heaven (By Elevation Worship, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 23 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Job 42:1-6 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: John 14:1-7 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Alleluia (Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 119:49-56 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 3:1-10 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 4:1-8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:45-51 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Great Are You Lord (By All Sons & Daughters, Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 47 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 2:1-13 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 3:14-22 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:32-44 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Do It Again (By Elevation Worship, Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 41 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 1:7-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 3:7-13 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:15-31 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: All the Poor and Powerless (By All Sons & Daughters, Performed by Noah and Kerri Daniels, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Luke 1:5–25 and 57–80. It's a little bit shorter than usual because we had to make space in worship for our annual children's Christmas skit in worship, but we hope it will still be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 31 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Haggai 1 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 2:18-29 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:27-39 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Create in Me a Clean Heart (By Keith Green, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 37:1-7 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 9:1-10 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 2:8-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:13-26 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Worthy of It All (By David Brymer and Onething, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 38 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 8:1-14 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 1:17-2:7 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:1-12 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: King of Kings (By Hillsong Worship, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Ezra 1:1–4, 3:1–4 and 10–13. We hope it will be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!

It is the season of Advent! Check out our latest podcast episode as hosts Steven Carrizal, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell, and Jeremy Hoover, discuss Advent and what it has meant to them personally and in their ministries. Whether you're a seasoned Advent enthusiast or new to the tradition, we invite you to listen to this "Discipleship Conversation" as we consider the meaning of Advent, share personal stories, and discuss the timeless themes of the season. Advent isn't just about lighting candles or following traditions; it's about finding hope in Jesus, creating balance in the holiday chaos, and bringing warmth to your life and community. It is about discovering how a Christ-centered Advent propels us forward and invites us to partner with God in making the world a better place in the present. We hope that our candid discussion will resonate with you, especially if you are seeking a season of reflection, hope, and anticipation. Happy Advent and Merry Christmas! Thanks for listening. We invite you to subscribe and rate the podcast through your favorite podcast app. We'd love to hear from you. Send your comments and questions to media@missionalive.org. Learn more about the podcast and other Mission Alive media resources at www.missionalive.org/media. Intro and outro music is by audionautix.com. Mission Alive works to bring about the holistic transformation of marginalized communities through starting and renewing innovative churches that address the most challenging issues faced by their neighbors. Learn more about what we do and how to connect at www.missionalive.org. Episode Photo by KaLisa Veer on Unsplash

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 26 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 7:10-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 1:9-16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-46 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 25 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 7:1-9 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Revelation 1:1-8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:23-33 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: This We Know (By Vertical Worship, Performed by Ryan Gage, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 5:1-17 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: Jude 1-16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 18 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 4:6-13 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 3:11-18 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-46 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Worthy of Our Praise (Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 119:1-8 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 3:12-4:5 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-10 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23-32 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: We Love You Lord (By Regi Stone, Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

Thank you everyone for listening and making season 6 of the podcast such a success! We're wrapping up this season with some beautiful music, end of year reflections (2 kids, no social media, more writing! A lot happening, a lot more to come), Advent listening recommendations, St. Nick's Traditions, and some encouragement to 'begin anew' always. Remember, Christmas is all about second chances. We all get to start again. What a gift that is. Wishing everyone a very Happy Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!  ---- Subscribe to Born of Wonder on Substack https://bornofwonder.substack.com Support Born of Wonder on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bornofwonder  www.bornofwonder.com ------- End Titles - Rachel Portman Rhapsody on a theme of Pagnanini by Daniel Trifonov In the Bleak Midwinter by Bert Jansch    Advent Ep Recs: S2:16 EP25: The Winter Solstice and Embracing the Darkness  S2:14 EP23: Advent with Maria von Trapp S4:22 EP64: Advent, The Battle of Helm's Deep, and Light in the Darkness S4:23 EP65: Christmas is All About Second Chances   Dominican House of Studies - Gregorian Chant Album - My Spotify Wrapped Top Listening      

Special guest Father James Mallon, DR Founder and Parish Priest at Our Lady of Guadelupe joins us from Nova Scotia, Canada to share highlights from the year. New Zealand Relationship Guide Cheryl Surrey, and DR Leadership Coach Matt Regitz from Texas also join to share stories from the ministry on this jam-packed season finale.     More Resources:  READ the latest book published by Divine Renovation, Wounded Witness: Reclaiming the Church's Unity in a Time of Crisis by Dr. Michel P. Therrien.   LEARN about COACHING at our website  COME  to Catholic Parish Summit from June 12-14 in Harrogate, UK to join 1,000 parish leaders, share the vision of a Church that is missional and apostolic at its very core, and be equipped to lead in your parish so that more people will come to know Jesus.  BAKE try Matt Regitz family recipe for Sticky Jeffs this Christmas:  Ingredients:  10-12 inch round aluminum pan   1 package of yeast rolls (typically 12 per package)  1/2 cup sugar  1 teaspoon cinnamon  1/2 cup brown sugar  1/2 cup pecan halves (or pieces)  1/2 package of regular butterscotch pudding (not instant) - not sure if this is a global product, I may have to clarify for you  1/4 cup melted butter  In the round aluminum pan, grease the bottom with butter stick and layer in items above in the order they are listed (rolls first - other ingredients poured on top of the rolls, melted butter last). To eat the next morning, leave uncovered (on a baking pan) overnight and place in oven in the morning after yeast rolls rise (see attached instructions attached above).  To make in batches, multiply the recipe by the number of servings you wish to create, cover each separate pan with aluminum foil and freeze until ready to deliver to the lucky friends.  Attach cooking instructions (attached above) to each Sticky Jeff pan when you drop them off.    divinerenovation.org

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 5 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 3:1-11 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 2:12-21 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:12-22 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: Body of Christ (By Sarah Hart, Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

To kick off advent, we're sharing a worship-only episode filled with a mix of Christmas and praise music from the Harmony worship band and HUMC chancel choir. Still want to experience a full worship service this week? Check out a recording of our joint-worship experience at the Hollywood campus from December 3 on our Facebook page.Sunday Replay is a part of the Harmony Podcast NetworkLearn more about Harmony-Toluca Lake:IG @Harmony_TLCFB @HarmonyTLwww.HarmonyTL.orgJase@HollywoodUMC.org

In this week’s episode of The Remnant Underground: -The sacking of Cardinal Burke sparks outrage from news networks all over the world. -Jewish economist, Jeffrey Sacks, goes off on Dr. Fauci’s Covid lies, denounces the Democrat Party, and charges Israel with war crimes. -Big trouble for Team Francis. Turns out, the pope’s Abu Dhabi dialogue partner is an enthusiastic supporter of … Hamas. Question: What is wrong with these guys, and how did they let this happen? -Plus, late night comedians are openly mocking Greta Thunberg, Elon Musk says George Soros fundamentally hates humanity, and Klaus Schwab says he’s going to turn the freeways of the world into parks. It’s all part of Globalism’s mad dash to LaLa Land. -And, finally, Happy Advent, not Merry Christmas…at least not yet. This year let’s turn holidays into Holy Days. Merry Christmas: Waiting for the Christ Child, By Michael J. Matt https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/fetzen-fliegen/item/4711-merry-christmas-waiting-for-the-christ-child Sign up for Michael Matt's Weekly E-Letter: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today/free-remnant-updates Support RTV: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/donate-today Follow Michael Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_J_Matt Subscribe to The Remnant Newspaper, print and/or digital versions available: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today Listen to Michael Matt's podcasts: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AdkCDFfR736CqcGw2Uvd0 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-j-matt-show/id1563298989

In this week's episode of The Remnant Underground: -The sacking of Cardinal Burke sparks outrage from news networks all over the world. -Jewish economist, Jeffrey Sacks, goes off on Dr. Fauci's Covid lies, denounces the Democrat Party, and charges Israel with war crimes. -Big trouble for Team Francis. Turns out, the pope's Abu Dhabi dialogue partner is an enthusiastic supporter of … Hamas. Question: What is wrong with these guys, and how did they let this happen? -Plus, late night comedians are openly mocking Greta Thunberg, Elon Musk says George Soros fundamentally hates humanity, and Klaus Schwab says he's going to turn the freeways of the world into parks. It's all part of Globalism's mad dash to LaLa Land. -And, finally, Happy Advent, not Merry Christmas…at least not yet. This year let's turn holidays into Holy Days. Merry Christmas: Waiting for the Christ Child, By Michael J. Matt https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/fetzen-fliegen/item/4711-merry-christmas-waiting-for-the-christ-child Sign up for Michael Matt's Weekly E-Letter: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today/free-remnant-updates Support RTV: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/donate-today Follow Michael Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_J_Matt Subscribe to The Remnant Newspaper, print and/or digital versions available: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today Listen to Michael Matt's podcasts: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AdkCDFfR736CqcGw2Uvd0 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-j-matt-show/id1563298989

Happy Advent! Today, we read CCC, 2623 - 2682 and discuss, first, how the present moment is where Heaven meets Earth, and, second, how we can establish a "death insurance policy" by praying the "Hail Mary" each day, asking the Blessed Mother to be with us NOW and at "the hour of our death." The readings of Advent remind us that each and every one of us will die and stand before the Lord, and it is only NOW, in the present moment, that we can respond to His grace and allow it to transform us. We can't do anything about the past, and the future might never come, so it is NOW that we decide FOR or AGAINST Jesus Christ, that cute little baby Who is about to be born in the manger at Christmas and Who comes to suffer and die to save us and to merit Eternal Life for each of us. THIS is the ultimate Christmas gift offered to every human who ever lived. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to keep the right mindset launching into the Advent Season. Are you feeling busy, distracted or lacking faith? Get tips for living an intentional Advent!

Happy Advent!Opening Psalm: Psalm 1 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Old Testament Reading: Amos 2:6-16 (Read by Caleb Daniels)New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 2:1-11 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 (Read by Caleb Daniels)Song: A Christmas Alleluia (By Chris Tomlin, Performed by Ryan Gage and the NCC Band, Recorded and Mixed by Drew McKellips)Background Music by Keller GageFind out more about the ministries of New Creation Community Online and Nampa College Church by visiting nampacollegechurch.com

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Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Isaiah 40:1-11. We hope it will be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in!

Happy Advent. Family given at St. Casimr Church, Cleveland, Ohio.

Happy Advent! We're so glad you're tuning in to our podcast! This sermon is based on the Narrative Lectionary reading for this past week from Jeremiah 33:1–3, 10–18. We hope it will be a word of encouragement and blessing to you this week. To find out more about our church, you can head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.williamsburgbaptist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you have a moment, we'd also love for you to click over to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are a small but vibrant and growing congregation, and there are lots of ways to connect. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help support you in any way! Thanks so much for tuning in! **Apologies for missing last week's sermon for the podcast! The audio did not pick up on our livestream and so we don't have a recording of it, unfortunately. We are so sorry about that.**

Dr. Matt and Rex close out 2022 with a conversation about Christmas traditions in Appalachia. Happy Advent and Christmas to all! Come Lord Jesus!

Happy Advent! I'm back to hosting the podcast and I'm so happy you're here! Listen in to the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday mass and soak in God's Word during this special time of the year. God bless you and your family! // I'm reading the following: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 + Psalm 146:6-10 + James 5:7-10 + Matthew 11:2-11. Reach out to me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you'd like to connect. Xoxo Stephanie

Well we tried...Ant had a look under his bed, but couldn't find any mention of Less Is More in the back copies of The Web magazine he's been hoarding. And as promised I gave the album a listen through...but alas, it didn't provide the aural kick to my synapses that I had hoped.Of course we are nothing if not a pair of old pro's, and so when the red light went on we gave it our best shot anyway (even if there was some unabashed padding at the beginning). Hopefully you will still find one or two nuggets of as-yet-unheard insights as you work your way through.Sofia is the destination of my diary travels this week, and it turned out to be quite an experience. In fact I could have called the episode Cow Bells & Corpses, or even Getting Stiffed Twice in Sofia but they both seemed a little too 'on the nose'.Happy Advent,hTCD Merch StoreBecome Purple and support the showThe Invisible Man Volume 1: 1991-1997The Invisible Man Volume2: 1998-2014FacebookInstagramWebsite

Hey Everybody!Happy Advent - our wonderful Season of waiting in anticipation of the coming of the Lord.Thank you for listening.Be well and God bless.Fr. Kennedy

For the Christian, the season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year. We begin this new year by waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Savior. Of course, we're on the other side of Christ's first coming, and so while we celebrate and remember with joy how God took on flesh and dwelt among us, we also hold on to the hope that Christ will return -- His second advent. As we wait it's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the culture. This series is here to help you not get caught up. To help you stay focused on the presence of God at work among us. May you experience the Lord's presence this Advent. And may you awaken to others as you awaken to God. Happy Advent, everyone. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

For the Christian, the season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year. We begin this new year by waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Savior. Of course, we're on the other side of Christ's first coming, and so while we celebrate and remember with joy how God took on flesh and dwelt among us, we also hold on to the hope that Christ will return -- His second advent. As we wait it's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the culture. This series is here to help you not get caught up. To help you stay focused on the presence of God at work among us. May you experience the Lord's presence this Advent. And may you awaken to others as you awaken to God. Happy Advent, everyone. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.

Hey Everybody!Happy Advent.  The Season of waiting is upon us.  I wish you all the best for a blessed Advent Season.God bless.Fr. Kennedy