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Here to Heaven
Finding the Newborn King, Sunday Homily

Here to Heaven

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 5:49


A homily for the feast of the Epiphany.

God's Truth, God's Grace - New Port Presbyterian Church
Glory to the Newborn King, 12/29/25

God's Truth, God's Grace - New Port Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 35:40


Pastor Darrell encourages us in Jesus being the ultimate fulfillment of Psalm 72 and to ask ourselves, "Where do I need Jesus to exercise His kingly reign over my life?"

Weddington United Methodist Church Sermons
"Glory To The Newborn King" - Christmas Eve Homily - Rev. Dr. Terry Moore

Weddington United Methodist Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 17:28


Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:1-20

Calvary Baptist Church (Burbank, CA)
Glory to the Newborn King

Calvary Baptist Church (Burbank, CA)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 65:30


Forum Christian Church
The Sent Part 4: The Newborn King

Forum Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 42:27


We take a longer look at King Herod's response to Jesus's birth and contrasting it with the worship of the Magi and obedience of Jospeh. Through examining Herod's paranoid hatred and eventual death, we see how God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human evil. There is a fundamental difference between merely knowing about God and actively participating in His kingdom work. Lastly, we see the gospel truth that while evil may strike, God's plan prevails, culminating in Satan's defeat through Christ's death and resurrection.

Forum Christian Church
The Sent Part 4: The Newborn King

Forum Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 42:27


We take a longer look at King Herod's response to Jesus's birth and contrasting it with the worship of the Magi and obedience of Jospeh. Through examining Herod's paranoid hatred and eventual death, we see how God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human evil. There is a fundamental difference between merely knowing about God and actively participating in His kingdom work. Lastly, we see the gospel truth that while evil may strike, God's plan prevails, culminating in Satan's defeat through Christ's death and resurrection.

iWork4Him PowerThought
Your Work is a Gift

iWork4Him PowerThought

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 0:46


Merry Christmas. Have you ever thought about your work as a gift?  Not just being grateful that you have a job/career/business and that it in itself is a gift, but what about the work that you do. Can that be a gift too? It's hard to imagine somedays but we impact somebody every day with our work. It may be a customer or an employee of the company you work with or an owner/stockholder. Any way you look at it, the way you do your work can be a gift to someone. Wrap your work gift in excellence this year as an act of worshiping the Newborn King! 

Wingham Protestant Reformed Church
Their Adoration of the Newborn King

Wingham Protestant Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 47:41


Courageous Church
Glory to the Newborn King - Light and Life to All He Brings

Courageous Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 18:24


Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

Shawano Baptist Church Podcast
Glory To The Newborn King

Shawano Baptist Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 30:26


Sunday evening message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church

Your Daily Prayer Podcast
A Prayer of Praise for the Newborn King

Your Daily Prayer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 7:15 Transcription Available


In the noise and rush of the Christmas season, it’s easy to let the message of Christ fade into the background like familiar music we barely notice. Yet Jesus did not come merely as a gift to be received and set aside—He came as a King to be welcomed, worshiped, and responded to. Scripture proclaims that the Christ child is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact representation of His being (Hebrews 1:3). Born in humble flesh, Jesus is both Savior and Sustainer, worthy of our full devotion. This season invites us to prepare room in our hearts, step away from distractions, and bow in awe before the Newborn King. Main Takeaways You’ll learn why Jesus is more than a gift—He is a living presence who calls for a response. Discover how the incarnation reveals the radiance and glory of God in human form. Reflect on how busyness and consumerism can dull our worship during Christmas. Understand why Christ’s birth calls us to humility, surrender, and praise. Be encouraged to prepare space in your life for Jesus as King, not merely as a seasonal tradition. Bible Verse References Hebrews 1:3 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/1-3.html Your Daily Prayer Jesus, I step away from the noise and distractions of this world to worship You. You are the radiance of God’s glory, the humble King who came to dwell among us and sustain us by Your powerful word. I open my heart to You anew and make room for Your presence in my life. You are worthy of all praise, honor, and devotion. Thank You for Your grace, Your nearness, and Your unending love. May my life be lived each day in response to who You are.Amen. Want More? Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily moments of Scripture, reflection, and prayer. Leave a rating or review to help others discover this podcast. Visit LifeAudio.com to explore more Christ-centered podcasts. Read more Christmas devotionals and worship-focused articles at Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com. Relevant Links & Resources Bible study tools and Scripture exploration:BibleStudyTools.com – https://www.biblestudytools.com Christmas devotionals and worship resources:Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.comChristianity.com – https://www.christianity.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

No Name Church
12-21-2025 - Hail the Newborn King

No Name Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 53:38


12-21-2025 - Hail the Newborn King by Pastor Adam Bennett

Your Faith Journey - Finding God Through Words, Song and Praise

Year A – Advent 4 – December 21, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd Matthew 1:18-25 Grace and peace to you from God and the Holy Spirit, and from Jesus Christ, our savior, who is God with us. Amen. *** There is this beautiful portrait of the Holy Family by Matt Chinworth… it's called Newborn King. I saw it for the first time a few years ago… and it was so different and gorgeous, it took my breath away. Instead of the typical depiction of Mary and Joseph looking clean and serene, both gazing down at the child Jesus between them… this one is more real. In Chinworth's Newborn King, Mary is exhausted… and resting in the background… She is not the main subject of the image. This portrait… is of Joseph… calm and steady, gently holding the newborn Jesus… and loving him, the miracle that he is. In his face, you can see amazement and awe… …It is the look you have when you are overcome with love. Joseph's quiet devotion… and his attentiveness… is such a pure expression of love… love for a child that he had chosen to accept as his own. And yes, it was a choice… a very difficult and complicated choice… for this righteous man. If he had called attention to Mary's pregnancy, she could have been stoned to death… that is, after all, what the law prescribed. And if he dismissed her quietly, she could have been shunned and left to beg – or worse – just for her and her child to survive. And yet, even the choice to marry her is not without complication, for in doing so, his reputation could be marked by scandal. Her child would become his heir, and he would relinquish his lineage to a child who is not his blood. So, he decides the most righteous thing to do is to dismiss her quietly, but then God shows up… and turns his life upside down. The angel of the Lord appears to him and says… Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife… you have a role to play in God's plan, so have courage and trust in God's word. What is a righteous, God-fearing man to do? Given the circumstances, I think his trust and faithfulness to God are remarkable… he is the model of quiet obedience and commitment. And yet, it must have been terrifying, despite the angel's opening instruction not to be afraid. Being a new parent is scary enough… but to take on the parentage and protection of God's divine presence in human form… well, I expect that adds to the pressure. But Joseph is steady, and he obeys God's command, even though he only knows the next step… and not where it will all eventually lead. He trusts God. It's easy to trust the process when you know the end of the story… but Joseph… kind, supportive… righteous Joseph… is a model of courage and strength in the face of the unknown… in the face of the preposterous. But Joseph, this compassionate, earthly father of Jesus… only gets a few mentions in our Bible, and he never speaks a single word. He is there with Mary at the birth of Jesus, and later, under Herod's threat of violence, he takes his family, and they flee to Egypt as refugees… ever the protector. His last appearance is in the background when Jesus is 12 years old and has wandered away from his family, only to be found teaching in the temple. That's all we ever hear about Joseph… but it is enough to know his character, and to honor him for his steadfast and faithful support of his wife, Mary, silently supporting her in following God's call on her life to bear the child of God. And in that moment… in a dream… in humble obedience, he chooses to trust in God's word and call for his own life… to stay with Mary… to claim and name the child Jesus, meaning, God saves. He chooses to claim the child as his own, adopting him into his family lineage and thereby fulfilling what was foretold. The Salt Project commentary said this: "The angel calls Joseph to a love that doubles as a kind of courage. Courage to commit – though the neighbors may whisper and judge. Courage to nurture – though the child you raise is from the Holy Spirit. And courage to love – though the child you love is none other than Love personified, none other than 'The God Who Saves is With Us.' We often think of Christmas as a time to celebrate Love becoming incarnate in Jesus. But the season is also a time to celebrate how love becomes incarnate in Joseph, acting with compassion, courage, and grace. And what is the source, the wellspring of such courage, in Joseph… or in us, today? …It's none other than God's love… the love made flesh, the love that came to dwell with us, and save us… and love us back to life." This righteous man from the line of David trusted in the whispers of God's holy word and allowed those words to alter the course of his life… to take on the holy and challenging task of being a father to Jesus… a choice that continues to shape our lives today… through a love that endures forever. Joseph's trust in God inspires us to trust in God… he teaches us to listen to the whispers of Love in our lives, calling us to seek the good and to allow our lives to follow paths of righteousness… Meaning… allowing our lives to follow along paths that lead to being in "right-relationship" with God and with all of Creation, paths walked in humility and marked by God's justice and mercy… that is righteousness. And Joseph chose to adopt Jesus as his own… to embrace him as his own child, doing for the Christ child what God had first done for us, indeed, for the whole world… embracing us… and claiming us all as God's beloved children. This is the holy family to which we belong… a family bonded by God's love and trust… the kind of love that casts out hate and fear. This is the love we, who are followers of Christ, have the joy to share, even though we do so imperfectly… when we get it right, this love changes the world around us. So, hear now the angel's words for yourself… Do not be afraid, for you are children of the most holy, and the God who saves is with us, now and always. So have courage, like Joseph, to love others as Christ loves you. Amen. ____________________________ View Matt Chinworth's work, Newborn King, here: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/mattchinworth/newborn-king/ Commentary citation from the Salt Project Blog:  www.saltproject.org

The Globe Church Sermons
Glory to the Newborn King (Luke 2:8-20)

The Globe Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 14:30


Institute of Catholic Culture
A Star in the East

Institute of Catholic Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 72:20


Just as the Magi expected to find the Newborn King by following a star they saw in the east, so too the Church from her earliest days has looked to the east (that is, ad orientem) in expectation of the Second Coming.

The Robert Scott Bell Show
Glory To The Newborn King - Super D

The Robert Scott Bell Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 3:39


Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from The Robert Scott Bell Show. Enjoy these songs created by Super D and MarkD!

Columbia Christian Church Sermons
John Davis – The Newborn King

Columbia Christian Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 33:32


Preached on December 14, 2025 from Matthew 2:1-12. For more information about Columbia Christian Church, please visit our website: www.columbiachristian.org

Courageous Church
Glory to the Newborn King - Jesus, Our Immanuel

Courageous Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 50:08


Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

Penhold Church of Hope
Responding to the Newborn King

Penhold Church of Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 34:22


Observing how the shepherds, King Herod, and the wise men responded to news about the newborn King can help prepare us for Christmas.

Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast
Christmas Story, 2 of 3

Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 28:45


••• Response to the New Born King, Ep 407b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:7-17 . ••• "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God" C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity. † ••• "Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life", Corrie Ten Boom.1892–1983 †† ••• “...And she brought forth her FIRSTBORN SON, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they WERE GREATLY AFRAID...” Luke 2.7+ NKJV . ••• What important announcement was made by the Duke of Cambridge on December 3rd, 2012? ••• How did the announcement by the Duke compare to the events almost 2000 years ago in Bethlehem? ••• What were the reactions of the world when it was discovered that the Prince of Peace had been born? ••• How has the reactions to the birth Of Christ Jesus faired over millennia? ••• What did the wise men do in order to respond to the birth of Christ Jesus in a way that was pleasing to God? ••• What was one of the key Christian attributes that were evident in the wise men from the east? ••• Why was the response of the wisemen so important in the light of eternity? ••• What were the 4-reactions of the wise men concerning the birth of Christ Jesus, Our Creator? ••• What were 3-key observations by the wise men? ••• What were at least 3-responses by the shepherds when they were informed of the birth of Christ Jesus? ••• Why were the shepherds so fearful when they heard the announcement? ••• What are at least 3-responses that a christian should have concerning the birth of Christ Jesus? ••• What responses to Christ Jesus's birth should we elicit in God's eyes? ••• What were some of the responses by the Inn Keeper related to the birth of Christ Jesus? ••• What things in one's life could possibly result in one making an Inn Keeper's response to the birthday of Christ Jesus? ••• Were the religious leaders of the day aware of the prophecy concerning the arrival of Christ Jesus to the earth? ••• What did the religious leaders do to prepare for the arrival of baby Christ Jesus? ••• How did King Herod respond to the birth of Christ Jesus? ••• What will be your response to The Creator of the Universe coming to earth as a baby to show you the way? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Nasa's Deep Space Hubble Telescope , Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/response-to-the-new-born-king-ep407b . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/C.S.-Lewis-Quotes/ .† † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Corrie-Ten-Boom-Quotes/ .••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP251213-Episode#407b GOT251213 Ep407b . ••• Christmas Story: Response to the New Born King . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Courageous Church
Glory to the Newborn King - Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild

Courageous Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 38:03


Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

The Deep End with Tim Hatch
Matthew 2:1-12 – Worshiping the Newborn King | Kingdom Come Bible Study

The Deep End with Tim Hatch

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 39:21


Matthew 2:1-12 – Worshiping the Newborn King | Kingdom Come Bible Study by Tim Hatch

Richmond's First Baptist Church
"The Newborn King"

Richmond's First Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 18:29


Sunday, January 5, 2025 Richmond's First Baptist Church

Southside Baptist Church - Florence, SC
2024-12-22 - The Newborn King Week #4 - Dr. Landon Reynolds

Southside Baptist Church - Florence, SC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 38:29


Dr. Landon Reynolds December 22nd, 2024 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

Christian Bible Church Sermons
Ep. 272 Following the New Born King | Psalm 23

Christian Bible Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 74:41


Service from Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, Illinois. Guest speaker: Justin Kron

Catholic Daily Reflections
December 28, Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs - Courage in the Face of Evil

Catholic Daily Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 5:05


Read OnlineWhen the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Matthew 2:13The most glorious event ever to take place in our world also filled some with hatred and rage. Herod, who was jealous of his own earthly power, felt greatly threatened by the message shared with him by the Magi. And when the Magi failed to return to Herod to tell him where the Newborn King was located, Herod did the unthinkable. He ordered the slaughter of every boy, two years old and younger, who was in Bethlehem and its vicinity.Such an act is hard to comprehend. How could the soldiers carry out such an evil plot? Imagine the deep mourning and devastation so many families encountered as a result. How could a civil ruler murder so many innocent children.Of course, in our day and age, so many civil leaders continue to support the barbaric practice of permitting the slaughter of the innocent within the womb. Thus, in many ways, Herod's action is not that different from today.The passage above reveals to us the will of the Father regarding not only the protection of His divine Son but also His divine will for the protection and sanctity of all human life. It was satan who inspired Herod to kill those precious and innocent children so long ago, and it is satan who continues to promote a culture of death and destruction today. What should our response be? We, like Saint Joseph, must see it as our solemn duty to protect the most innocent and vulnerable with unwavering determination. Though this newborn Child was God, and though the Father in Heaven could have protected His Son with a myriad of angels, it was the Father's will that a man, Saint Joseph, protect His Son. For that reason, we should also hear the Father calling each and every one of us to do all we can to protect the innocent and most vulnerable, especially the child within the womb. Reflect, today, upon the will of God for your life. In what ways is God calling you to be like Saint Joseph and protect the most innocent and most vulnerable? How are you being called to be a guardian of those entrusted to your care? Certainly on a civil level we must all work to protect the lives of those who are unborn. But every parent, grandparent and all those entrusted with responsibility for another must strive to protect those in their care in countless other ways. We must diligently work to preserve them from the evils in our world and the numerous attacks of the evil one on their lives. Ponder this question today and allow the Lord to speak to you of your duty to imitate the great protector, Saint Joseph. Lord, give me insight, wisdom and strength so that I can work in accord with Your will to protect the most innocent from the evils of this world. May I never cower in the face of evil, and may I always fulfill my duty to protect those entrusted to my care. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The Virgin and Child surrounded by angels by Peter Paul Ruben, via Wikimedia Commons

Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha Stone
What Christmas Meant to Me Then and What it Means Now

Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha Stone

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 26:54


It is my heart-warm and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage, may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone.Mark Twain - Letter to the Editor, New York Evening World, 23 December 1890If you grow up on the Left, you grow up without religion. After the counterculture movement split from conventional religion in the 1960s, we'd done everything we knew how to do to fill up the eternal emptiness that had us chasing everything from sex, drugs, and rock n' roll, cults in the 1970s, gurus, and ashrams, the self-help movement, the mental health movement, and eventually, we ended up back where we started.We “found religion,” but this time as the politics of identity, where our happiness depended on how we solved the problems of society, like racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and climate change. It came from needing to feel good about ourselves and our world, but it was followed by anger and resentment when we could not convert the entire country to our way of life.The truth about the Left is that they know no other way of life. This was the problem for the Southerners after the Civil War. They, too, knew no other way of life and could not evolve out of their hatred, fear, and hysteria. All they could do was preserve it by banishing those who threatened it. I wish I could say I've come out of these past several years with a renewed faith in humanity. The truth is exactly the opposite. What I saw was what collective hatred, fear, and tribalism can do to otherwise decent people. I saw what we're all capable of when our power is threatened. I saw how easy it is to go along with the crowd, even when what they're doing is wrong.I always thought the people I called my heroes were made of tougher stuff. Better stuff. Kinder stuff. I always thought my side was the side of the good guys who would be immune to group dehumanization. I also did I think we would ever be the ruling class aristocracy sneering at the middle and working class, gathering all of our culture, wealth, and institutions, and hogging them for ourselves.Now that the empire is in collapse, those with all of the power are scrambling, not just to explain it but as a way to get back some of what's been taken. Good luck with that one. Take yet another agonizing, unbearable column by your typical Leftist elite, Jill Filipovic, writing for The Guardian:Worse than what, Jill? Indoctrinating children to choose their genders, then surgically or chemically sterilizing them? Or does it just come down to immigrants and their right to cross the border illegally by the millions, their safety, and our safety be damned? Corruption? You mean like government censorship on a laptop or covering up the mental incapacity of the Commander in Chief for four years? Weaponizing the Department of Justice? Immorality? Like what exactly? Lying to the public via the propaganda press? Calling half the country “garbage” or “White Supremacists” or “Nazis”? And what rights? The right to have an opinion without losing your job, status, or social standing? Your right to play in sports as a biological female without having to compete with biological men? Oh, of course not. She means abortion, as usual. Honey, if you want an abortion, there's a pop-up clinic down the street. People like Jill examine half the country as insects in a jar, watching how they behave in tightly confined spaces, how they respond to being called racists, or how they are de-banked or canceled off of social media. It's fun, right? To watch the insects get stressed and claw at the glass for a way out? The disgust drips from every word, even as she tries to make nice-nice, now that her ass has been handed to her in a historic, humiliating defeat.Trump won again, Jill. Eat that for breakfast. It isn't you people who have to learn to tolerate Trump voters. It's you who have to apologize to them for what you've done not only to them but to this country. You have destroyed every great thing you ever built, and listen to you now, pretending you still have the moral high ground. She then tries to explain why she's writing this at all:To paraphrase a line from Carrie, “Shut up, Jill. Just shut up.”These are the kinds of people I used to call home. I knew them, mingled with them, read them, RT'd them and was Facebook friends with them. Now, they terrify me. They are the banality of evil. They are the side that would go along with segregation, even if they'll never admit it. They're the side that would lock arms as the Jews were carted off to camps, and no, they'll never see themselves that way. She writes:Oh, poor deluded Jill. She has no idea what just happened, does she? It would do her a world of good to start opening her mind to reality, escape the fear bunker, and start interfacing with the truth. She should read David Samuels' piece in Tablet, one I'll be writing about in more depth for my next piece: “Trump's head turn was a perfect example of an event that has no explanation outside the favor of the gods, or whatever modern equivalent involving wind factors and directional probabilities you might prefer to the word “God.” Trump was fated to win, just as Achilles was fated to overcome Hector, because the gods, or if you prefer the forces of cosmic randomness, were on his side, on that day, at that moment. That move not only saved his life by allowing him to escape an assassin's bullet; it revitalized his chi and set in motion a series of subsequent events that generated a reordering of the entire world.”“You can't stop what's coming. It ain't all waiting on you. That's vanity.”A Christmas StoryI was always the first to wake up on Christmas morning. It was almost like a job. I'd scramble into the living room before the sun even came up to gaze upon the abundance of treasures beneath the Christmas tree. I never believed Santa was real, but those presents got there somehow. It was my grandmother who enlisted my older sister to help her wrap all of the presents after the rest of us had gone to sleep. It was a magic trick she performed every Christmas to keep the illusion of Santa alive in our imaginations.She thought she had us fooled. We let her pretend. It didn't matter because every Christmas morning was a rare moment of pure joy. One after the other, we'd tear through the presents, not waiting for each person to finish before moving on to the next. Pure carnage but oh what fun. I never really thought much about what Christmas really means until recently. If it is only about driving the economy or buying stuff, then it isn't worth celebrating. But if it is about something much bigger than ourselves, a way to unify us as one people under God, well, then it means something.I began thinking back on my life, on my childhood, and how religion fit into it. Most movies during the Hays Code era (before the 1960s and 1970s) were infused with Christian ideology, especially Christmas movies. And why wouldn't they be? George Bailey prays in It's a Wonderful Life, and an angel shows up to answer his prayers. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, they sing about the “Newborn King,” who is, of course, Jesus. We all used to share that as a country. It was a thread that united us, along with being American citizens. We all watched these movies because we understood the foundational principles of what made America. That isn't true anymore. To even reference religion, as I'm doing now, is practically a revolutionary act. There is a new religion in town, a fundamentalist one that offers no path to redemption or forgiveness and demands total compliance or else.What does any of it mean to us now? Is it really just about the list of things we buy? Is it about the movies we all treasure every year? Is it about what unites us, not what divides us? Is it about something bigger than ourselves? Are we still even allowed to say “Merry Christmas?” I don't have the answers; I just know that I was raised by a devout atheist who hated religion, and thus, I never thought about Christmas other than as a way to give things and get things. But now, thanks to my four years of getting to know Trump supporters, I see that and many other things differently. I wandered out of darkness and despair toward what looked like a golden light of hope and optimism, surrounded by people our ruling class deemed “dangerous” at best and “human garbage” at worst. I knew every step that brought me closer to them would be one more step that separated me from everyone and everything else.As I've written so often here, it was another Christmas movie, maybe the best one, that reminded me of what happened to me. It was The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The moral of that story is that you can't steal Christmas. It isn't something you can buy or attain. It isn't even something you can give. That's why the Whos in Whoville are still celebrating and singing even after the Grinch takes away every last symbol of Christmas. He couldn't take away the one thing that mattered most - what was in the hearts and minds of those celebrating.I can't call myself a Christian or even a person of faith. I lean in, and that's farther than I did before. But I also know I have learned the same lesson the Grinch did. I saw people abandoned by our political establishment, institutions, and culture - people who should have been angry and bitter. But they weren't. They were happy. That's how my heart grew and why I think differently about Christmas now.It wasn't Trump supporters who demanded I pick a side—it was the Left. They have imagined an unbearable reality for most of us. Perhaps it comforts people like Jill Filipovic, but for the rest of us, we choose the better way, one that values forgiveness, redemption, and humility. And one that allows us to say, even shout, Merry Christmas. So thank you, dear readers. When I say you saved me, I really mean it. You did. There, but for the Grace of God, Go I. // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Covenant Sermon Library
Luke 2:8-20 "Christmas Eve - Shepherds Witness the Newborn King"

Covenant Sermon Library

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024


Dr. David B. McWilliams - December 24, 2024

Covenant Presbyterian Church
The Shepherds Witness the Newborn King

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 31:48


IBC Richmond
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

IBC Richmond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 76:33


Glory to the Newborn King!Welcome to our candlelight Christmas Eve service at Immanuel Baptist Church!

IBC Richmond
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

IBC Richmond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 76:33


Glory to the Newborn King!Welcome to our candlelight Christmas Eve service at Immanuel Baptist Church!

St Helen's Sunday talks podcast
Glory to the newborn king

St Helen's Sunday talks podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 30:00


George Diwakar - Isaiah 9:2-7 promises light in darkness through a coming ruler. Despite political and spiritual despair, Isaiah foretells a child—Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace—who will break burdens, end wars, and establish eternal peace. Jesus, the fulfilment of this prophecy, offers true light and hope. Christmas isn't fleeting sentimentality but a reminder of lasting salvation and freedom through Christ, our eternal King.

Calvary Hanford Audio Podcast
The Sights Before Christmas (Luke 2:1-20)

Calvary Hanford Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 35:36


God gathers a surprising group of nobodies to witness the birth of the Newborn King. Luke 2:1-20 Christmas 2024 Gene Pensiero Jr Home https://www.youtube.com/calvaryhanford Find us on Substack https://calvaryhanford.substack.com/ Experience the wonder of Christmas in The Sights Before Christmas, an expository sermon on Luke 2:1-20. Dive into the heart of the Christmas story as we […]

The Kingdom Collective Podcast
162 Teach: The Newborn King – Prince of Peace

The Kingdom Collective Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 32:57


Calvary Hanford Video Podcast
The Sights Before Christmas (Luke 2:1-20)

Calvary Hanford Video Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 35:48


God gathers a surprising group of nobodies to witness the birth of the Newborn King. Luke 2:1-20 Christmas 2024 Gene Pensiero Jr Home https://www.youtube.com/calvaryhanford Find us on Substack https://calvaryhanford.substack.com/ Experience the wonder of Christmas in The Sights Before Christmas, an expository sermon on Luke 2:1-20. Dive into the heart of the Christmas story as we […]

Redeemer Pittsburgh
Glory to the Newborn King

Redeemer Pittsburgh

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024


Southside Baptist Church - Florence, SC
2024-12-15 - The Newborn King Week #3 - Dr. Landon Reynolds

Southside Baptist Church - Florence, SC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 39:12


Dr. Landon Reynolds December 15th, 2024 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

Devotional on SermonAudio
The Newborn King Reveals the Hearts of All

Devotional on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 1:00


A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Newborn King Reveals the Hearts of All Subtitle: Together We Grow Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Devotional Date: 12/19/2024 Bible: Luke 2:34-35 Length: 1 min.

Devotional on SermonAudio
The Newborn King Reveals God's Perfect Timing

Devotional on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 1:00


A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Newborn King Reveals God's Perfect Timing Subtitle: Together We Grow Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Devotional Date: 12/18/2024 Bible: Galatians 4:4 Length: 1 min.

Devotional on SermonAudio
The Newborn King Ends the Tyranny of Satan

Devotional on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 1:00


A new MP3 sermon from First Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Newborn King Ends the Tyranny of Satan Subtitle: Together We Grow Speaker: Dr. T. J. Gentry Broadcaster: First Christian Church Event: Devotional Date: 12/15/2024 Bible: Genesis 3:15 Length: 1 min.

First Presbyterian Church
Glory to the Newborn King | 2024 Advent Devotional #3

First Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 4:06


In this week's Advent devotional, Dr. Stewart shows us how the birth of Christ is marked by his coming death, and yet his incarnation also marks the gift of salvation and eternal life with God.

Southside Baptist Church - Florence, SC
2024-12-08 - The Newborn King Week #2 - Dr. Landon Reynolds

Southside Baptist Church - Florence, SC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 40:01


Dr. Landon Reynolds December 8th, 2024 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

Spirit Filled Media
Empowered By the Spirit - The Newborn King

Spirit Filled Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 53:39


Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, director of evangelization and formation for the Diocese of Orange and host of Empowered by the Spirit. Katie Hughes of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry serves as his co-host in this episode.  They talk about Christmas.Empowered by the Spirit airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit

The Kingdom Collective Podcast
161 Teach: The Newborn King – Light of the World

The Kingdom Collective Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 37:18


Kent Nighswander

Sermons from Fourth
Glory to the Newborn King!

Sermons from Fourth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 25:08


The Kingdom Collective Podcast
160 Teach: The Newborn King – Immanuel

The Kingdom Collective Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 33:38


Kent Nighswander