Podcasts about o come emmanuel

Christmas carols are, likely, some of the earliest songs most Americans learn, and at the same time, are probably among the earliest music still performed in popular American culture. Many of the familiar songs of the season date back hundreds of years, and the origins and lyrics of the songs have been lost or changed over time. We sing along every year, tapping into those familiar nostalgic feelings. But do we really know where these festive songs came from, or what they're actually about? Gather ye kith and kin around the hearth – or the modern equivalent, the Bluetooth speaker – as the Great Pop Culture Debate explores the history of holiday staples and attempts to name the Best Traditional Christmas Carol.Songs discussed: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “O Tannenbaum/O Christmas Tree,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Away in a Manger,” “Carol of the Bells,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” “Jingle Bells,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Joy to the World”Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Trey Radu-Blackburn and Zack Derby as they discuss and debate 16 of the most recognizable holiday carols of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“That deep ache you feel isn’t something to fix—it’s a holy longing for the Savior your soul was made to know.” In this special Advent series kickoff, Nicole Unice invites listeners to rediscover the heart of one of the most beloved Christmas hymns, O Come, O Come Emmanuel. With a blend of Scripture, history, and reflection, Nicole explores how this ancient song—written over 1,200 years ago—echoes the human ache for redemption and the promise of “God with us.” Learn how the minor-key melody captures our longing for restoration, how its lyrics draw from 29 different Bible passages, and how Emmanuel’s arrival transforms our grief into hope. Main Takeaways / Learning Points Advent invites longing: The season begins with honest reflection on our need for a Savior before celebrating His arrival. Scripture weaves through song: The six verses of O Come, O Come Emmanuel reference nearly 30 Bible passages, from Isaiah’s prophecies to the Gospels. Exile and redemption: Israel’s captivity mirrors humanity’s spiritual exile—and Emmanuel’s coming brings true homecoming. God with us today: Jesus’ name, Emmanuel, assures us that we are never alone. His presence transforms sorrow, fear, and uncertainty into peace and courage. Worship deepens memory: When we sing truth, it roots in our hearts—anchoring our minds to God’s promises long after the song ends. Bible Verse References (linked) Isaiah 7:14 — “The virgin will conceive... and call him Emmanuel.” Isaiah 35:10 — “The ransomed of the Lord will return to Zion with singing.” Isaiah 9:2 — “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” Luke 1:78–79 — “The dayspring from on high has visited us.” 1 Corinthians 15:54–57 — “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Galatians 4:4 — “When the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son.” Calls to Action (CTAs) Download Nicole’s free Christmas Eve Family Liturgy: nicoleunice.com/christmas Subscribe to How to Study the Bible for more Advent reflections. Share this episode with friends or your small group to spark hope-filled conversation. Follow Nicole on YouTube for video versions and bonus reflections each week. Relevant Links / Resources NicoleUnice.com/christmas — for a Free Family Liturgy LifeAudio.com — Explore other faith-based podcasts Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Sunday Sermon from the book of Isaiah from J Hager on November 30, 2025. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org

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Welcome! This week, Camille interviews our Director of Women's Ministry, Kim Killebrew. We learn a little about her background, our Advent series, and our women's ministry sponsored Christmas event, Looking for the King! Sign up or join the waitlist here.Olivia P shares one of her favorite Christmas traditions. We'd love to hear from you about your favorite traditions- record a voice memo and text it to one of us or email it to ashley.austell@graceevan.org!If you're new to our podcast, you can check out our past episodes hereFind our Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt on the AG webpageOur Advent hymn of the week is O Come, O Come Emmanuel

The Daily Bible Reading Podcast is a production of Cokesbury Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Visit us online at cokesbury.tv.Today's readings are Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 22:22, & Isaiah 11:1Today's song is "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." Listen on Spotify or Apple Music. Listen to the full Daily Bible Reading Advent Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Subscribe to our Daily Bible Reading Emails at https://my.cokesbury.tv/OnlineReg/940Subscribe to our Weekly Sermons at https://cokesbury.tv/media

Ever wondered what is Advent beyond just lighting candles or opening little doors on a calendar? Advent is about arrival and anticipation—a sacred season that prepares our hearts to celebrate Christ's first coming while also anticipating His second coming.In this episode, we're exploring the rich history of Advent from the 5th-6th centuries and practical ways to make space for Christ in your family this season. Let's face it …the real crisis isn't a busy December—it's a Christ-less Christmas.In this episode:✅What is Advent and how you can celebrate as a family✅Why the first 2 weeks focus on reflection while the last 2 focus on celebration✅How to prepare room in your heart, schedule, and family for Jesus (not just more activities)✅Why hope in Jesus is confident expectation, not just wishful thinking✅Practical ways to anticipate Christ's coming like you'd prepare for honored house guests✅Beautiful traditions using Advent candles, scripture readings, and family devotionsReady to make Advent meaningful? Use the Advent resources below to help your family prepare room for Jesus!Recommended ResourcesChristmas Celebrations Bundle (SAVE $10 with code: DEC10 )Advent Tool Kit (SAVE $10 with code: DEC10 )Star of Bethtlehem ebookChristmas Celebrations ebookChristmas Around the World ebookJotham's JourneyO Come, O Come EmmanuelShow Notes:What Is Advent?Advent means arrival and anticipation. We're going to talk more about this in Tuesday's class, but I want to give you some background.Back in the 5th-6th centuries, the church celebrated Advent in a specific way. The first two weeks of Advent, the church would reflect on the Second Coming. Disciples would chasten their hearts, confess sins, and spend time hoping for the quick coming of the Lord. It was a time of reflection and fasting.The last two weeks of Advent would then transition to focus on the first coming—Christ in the manger. This was a time of feasting.Advent and Christmas are never held as a full re-enactment of the life of Christ but point to our place between the Resurrection and Second Coming.How Do You Walk Through Advent?I'm going to share ideas over the four weeks of Advent, but today I want to talk about making space for Christ.There's a book called "Make Space for Christ" by Susan Narjala, and the concept comes from that line in the Christmas carol: "Let every heart prepare Him room." But how do we actually do that?The Crisis of a Christ-Less ChristmasWe face a crisis of a Christ-less Christmas. We forget the guest of honor—Jesus. We get so wrapped up in gifts, we forget to unwrap the greatest gift of all.The antithesis of fearing God isn't offending Him or denying Him or omitting Him. It's forgetting God. Luke 3:4-6 talks about preparing the way of the Lord.Anticipation Is KeyThink about how you prepare for house guests. It takes time, right? So does preparing for or anticipating the feast of Christmas.You clean the house, you clean the bedrooms. You make sure your guests will be comfortable. You get rid of unnecessary items in the guest room. You declutter. In the same way, we need to confess sin and make room in our hearts.Psalm 27 says, "One thing I seek, to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to meditate..." Sometimes you need to rearrange the room if necessary—get rid of toys, add water bottles, clean towels. Rethink, rearrange, and refocus so Christ has room in your family.We're anticipating the second coming of Christ as well. Growing up, we would read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve. Now I do Advent candles each week along with Advent Bible reading or Jotham's Journey.When you greet and treat guests with love, it's not because you have to. You get to. You want to.Is There Room for Jesus?Is there room in your heart for Jesus? Is there room in your schedule for Jesus? Is there room in your family for Jesus?We need to re-prioritize. We need to respond in AWE to God's amazing love. Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek first the kingdom of God."Hope: The First Candle in AdventIn America, we use the word "hope" to mean "wish." But in Jesus, hope means expecting Him—confident expectation. It's not just a wish that God is here or that Jesus saves. It's confident expectation.Think about the line from O Holy Night that you could use for copywork, dictation, or a short discussion about "thrill of hope":O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!We're still waiting for His coming again—the second coming. We're still weary from the world, from personal issues.Isaiah 40:31 talks about waiting on the Lord. Think about O Come Emmanuel—Israel hoped and waited 400 years. You can find more about this at howtohomeschoolmychild.com/o-come-o-come-emmanuel.Waiting on GodWe wait on God. I have a family devotion story about this. I'm still waiting on God to move in Steve's life.Kid-Friendly IdeasYou can make this kid-friendly using fabric or plastic figures. At Faith Passages, we actually acted it out with the kids.Ready to make Advent meaningful in your home? Download the free Advent resources and O Come Emmanuel study at HowToHomeschoolMyChild.com/o-come-o-come-emmanuel to help your family prepare room for Jesus. Learn practical ways to celebrate hope, peace, joy, and love while pointing your children to both Christ's first coming and His return!

Text: Genesis 3:15 View this week's bulletin and sermon discussion questions.

Pastor Ellis White

Biblical hope is not optimism. In fact, the most hopeful people in the Bible often had very few reasons to believe that things would get better for them any time soon. But biblical hope is based not in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God.Message by Devin Burton, "Hope in the Now and Not Yet" as part of our "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" series. Message from November 30, 2025. Centralia Community Church, Centralia, WA. cccog.com“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is more than a beautiful, ancient hymn - it is a prayer echoing the heartbeat of Advent, the season of holy anticipation. Rooted in Scripture and sung with deep longing, the hymn speaks to the “now and not yet” reality of God's promises: that Christ has come, and Christ will come again. Each verse names a title of the promised Messiah, and each refrain calls us to rejoice - not because all is fulfilled yet, but because fulfillment is coming. It's the song of those who live in between; between the manger and the second coming, between promise made and promise fulfilled. This dynamic tension is the essence of Advent.

Thank you to Dave, Don, and everyone else involved in the service. Happy birthday to Bryan and Lee, and happy anniversary to Rebecca & Chris. Songs from this service: Sing Amen! - https://youtu.be/iaxP4RaBm3A -- Jesus Rose Of Sharon - https://youtu.be/O-R3ODB1wwk -- Living Hope - https://youtu.be/kuxPcK7GwSI -- Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - https://youtu.be/DlnGvyZwKzQ -- O Come, O Come Emmanuel - https://youtu.be/kqKUlpuyZL8 -- Hear Our Praises - https://youtu.be/b2pY0JidSLE Scriptures from this service: Communion - Luke 22:19; Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:21. Reading - Isaiah 11:1-9. Sermon - Isaiah 14:12-14; 14:15-16; 14:24; 14:26-27; 19:23; 24:15-16; 25:1-2; 25:4; 25:6; 25:9; 26:1; 26:2-4; 26:7-8; 26:9; 26:19; 35:1-3; 35:8; 35:10; 40:1; 40:3; 40:5; 40:9-10; 40:13-14; 40:28-31; 41:9-10; 42:1-4; 42:10; 42:12; 43:1-6; 43:10-11; 43:18-19; 44:2; 44:6; 44:24; 45:22; 50:10; 51:3; 52:7; 52:13; 52:15; 53:4-5; 55:1; 55:6-8; 57:1-2; 58:1; 65:17-18; 66:13; 66:22-23. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Skillet's John Cooper joins us to talk about the "controversy" regarding their rendition of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," which was ignited by the social media Balrogs.Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠.Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room.Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Spent a little longer than I intended to address the "controversy" on line regarding Skillet's great rendition of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and then moved on to comments made by Matthew Barrett on "conciliar authority" and being a Baptist. Right toward the end we mentioned the new trailer(s) for an upcoming Christian Nationalism documentary and how really dumb it is to say Christianity is "fake and gay."

John Cooper of Skillet responds to the controversy over their rendition of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's show, we chat with Rachael Mann!At the age of seven, Rachael discovered her passion for singing—a gift she attributes to God. Self-trained and a pianist by ear, she quickly developed an ear for harmonies, allowing her to explore her musical talents with ease.Rachael began her musical journey in church, performing her first solo at ten years old with "Somebody Love Me" by Michael W. Smith. Little did she know, nearly a decade later, she would sing with him on one of his albums.Rachael's career gained momentum as she opened for renowned artists such as J. Moss, Salvador, Jars of Clay, and Big Daddy Weave. During the early years of Church of the Highlands' launch in Birmingham, she also served as one of its primary worship leaders. In addition to her live performances, Rachael lent her voice to commercial jingles for major brands including McDonald's and Williamson Medical Center in Nashville. She also has been in several music videos for artists such as Brandon Heath “Give Me Your Eyes” and Salvador “What Would It Be Like”.Relocating to Nashville allowed Rachael to further pursue her dreams. She appeared on two episodes of The 700 Club and worked on her second music project, “The First Noel”, while performing for various events and festivals including CTN Network's “Bridges”. Her contributions to Michael W. Smith's Hymns album reached fans nationwide. In 2016, Rachael had the incredible opportunity to sing with Carrie Underwood at the CMT Awards. Rachael has also been a Production Assistant for American Idol and the GMA Dove Awards.As a recurring guest on Atlanta Live and Atlanta & Company, Rachael has touched millions of viewers. She has been featured on National and Internation radio stations including 93.7 WDJC, Revocation Radio, WIAM Radio, and Victory 91.5 FM, The Antidote, Effect Radio and more!Notably, Rachael's song "Control" was produced by Nathan Walters, a RIAA Gold & Platinum Certified, Dove Award-winning artist and member of Plus One. She has had the honor of singing the National Anthem for various sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Dream, The Savannah Bananas and the Kansas City Royals to name a few, and was a top finalist on Nationally Syndicated The Bert Show for a Thanksgiving song contest. Rachael released her Christmas single, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” in collaboration with producer Nathan Walters on November 1st, 2024. Rachael Mann's powerful new single, "Unfiltered," is out now! This deeply personal song invites listeners into a place of raw honesty and total vulnerability before the Lord — a reminder that true worship begins when we lay down the masks and come just as we are.rachaelmann.org@rachaelmannmusicchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys

Christmas Playlist Sermon Series

O Come, O Come, EmmanuelMalachi 3:1; Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7Travis Collins

Segment 1: • Too Exclusive for Christmas? The Church of England now discourages hymns that reference Jesus as Messiah. • Specific Hymns Targeted: O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Once in Royal David's City are considered problematic. • The Bigger Issue: If core Christian hymns aren't inclusive enough, where does the church go next? Segment 2: • Holding Onto Tradition: The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols remains a Christmas staple for many believers. • The Mary Focus: An increasing emphasis on Mary has been happening for decades, shifting theological emphasis. • Calvin Robinson's Shift: The well-known Anglican figure is now in the U.S.—and Catholic. Segment 3: • Why People Are Leaving: Many are abandoning seeker-sensitive churches for liturgical, tradition-heavy faiths. • A Lesson for Evangelicals: People are tired of shallow entertainment in churches and are looking for deeper theology. • Podcast Success: New Fortis Podcasts are ranking in the top 10% worldwide—proof people crave solid teaching. Segment 4: • Anglican Catholics Resemble Rome: Their statement of faith reveals significant Catholic influence. • Presidential Decision: Nearly every death row inmate's sentence is commuted to life without parole. • Biblical Justice Matters: Murder earns the wage of death, and minimizing justice diminishes the value of human life made in God's image. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Sacred Music Educator serving the Lord in the LCMS Asia Region, joins Andy to discuss the history of O Come, O Come Emmanuel (LSB 357). Angels We Have Heard on High used with permission from TheHymnalProject.com a resource of the Michigan District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Find your edition of the Lutheran Service Book at music.cph.org/lutheran-service-book/related-products and the LSB Companion to the Hymns at cph.org/p-33586-lutheran-service-book-companion-to-the-hymns-2-volume-set.aspx. Find more research at hymnary.org.

December 22, 2024

Are you in a season of waiting? In this sermon, we'll explore Acts 1:4-11 and how faithful waiting always involves faithful working. Waiting isn't passive, it's an opportunity to focus on God's eternal Kingdom and actively live out your faith. Learn how to stay purposeful, trust in God's timing, and rely on the Holy Spirit for strength as you wait. 

The first time Jesus came, He came as a baby in a manger. But the next time He comes, He will come as a conquering King. In this message, Pastor Josh shows us how Advent points us toward the second coming of Jesus Christ.

A sermon by Tim Weiss.

Mary looks at some headlines and Scriptures to usher in Christmas 2024. For those who may not know much about the Bible but grew up on "A Charlie Brown Christmas",  the first half of Luke 2 with it's Caesars, angels, shepherds, parents and baby is at least a little familiar. But what about the 2nd half of that chapter? There is a wonderful lesson tucked in there that last days watchers will appreciate. We also look at the biggest story of 2024, Israel, by the numbers. God is blessing the world through Israel but does anyone take notice? The consolation of Israel is something the prophets longed for; how much more should the church be looking forward to that, via the many unfulfilled prophecies regarding the future tribulation, 2nd coming, and millennium. We also take a look at technology and the big picture on the exponential increase over the last 100 years. Sending 2024 off today, and looking forward to what God has for us in 2025.     Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A    

Mary looks at some headlines and Scriptures to usher in Christmas 2024. For those who may not know much about the Bible but grew up on "A Charlie Brown Christmas",  the first half of Luke 2 with it's Caesars, angels, shepherds, parents and baby is at least a little familiar. But what about the 2nd half of that chapter? There is a wonderful lesson tucked in there that last days watchers will appreciate. We also look at the biggest story of 2024, Israel, by the numbers. God is blessing the world through Israel but does anyone take notice? The consolation of Israel is something the prophets longed for; how much more should the church be looking forward to that, via the many unfulfilled prophecies regarding the future tribulation, 2nd coming, and millennium. We also take a look at technology and the big picture on the exponential increase over the last 100 years. Sending 2024 off today, and looking forward to what God has for us in 2025.     Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A    

One of the oldest Christmas songs is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” It is written with a perspective of longing similar to how we can often wonder in life circumstances, “Where is God?” The verses capture the darkness of life before Jesus while the chorus embodies the rejoicing and hope that Jesus will arrive. In our day-to-day lives - are we choosing to live in the verses of the song? Or are we embracing the hope that is Jesus as reflected in the chorus by seeing things differently and trusting God? It isn't a one-time choice, but a continual process of choosing to live as though Jesus is with us.

Message: Mark Christian, Senior MinisterPassage: Ruth 1-4Series: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Brookville Road Community Church - O Come O Come Emmanuel - December 22, 2024 - brookvilleroad.cc

Are you waiting on God to do a miracle in your life? In today's message from Luke 1, we'll see how sometimes the miracles we're looking for are already happening in ways we don't expect. We often focus on the big, dramatic moments while God is at work in the small, everyday things too—revealing His bigger plan. The true miracle of Christmas is that God saves us through Jesus, and it's amazing that He invites us to be a part of what He's doing. God is working, even when we don't see it.

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: This Christmas by Donny Hathaway (1970)Song 1: The Christmas Guest by Johnny Cash (1980)Song 2: (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays by Perry Como (1954)Song 3: Deck the Halls by Mannheim Steamroller (1984)Song 4: Someday at Christmas by Jack Johnson (2008)Song 5: What Christmas Means to Me by Stevie Wonder (1967)Song 6: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Glee Cast (2010)Song 7: O Holy Night by *NSYNC (1998)Song 8: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)Song 9: Our Love is Like a Holiday by Michael Bolton (2001)Song 10: O Come, O Come Emmanuel by William Shatner (2018)

This special Christmas edition of the podcast features Shane's man-on-the-street interviews that he recorded at a local Christmas festival. In particular, he asked whether the holiday, with all its memorable characters, is rooted in mythology, history, or a little of both. In the second half of the program, Shane reads selections from Justin Martyr's First Apology, which provides insight into the compelling nature of early Christian proclamation. SHOW NOTESArticlesIsaiah's Prophecy of the Messiah's Birth, Shane RosenthalThe Bethlehem Prophecy: An Exploration of Micah 5:2, Shane RosenthalSprinkled Nations & Speechless Kings, Shane RosenthalFinding Christ in All of Scripture (PDF), Shane RosenthalA New Way of Reading Scripture, Shane RosenthalWhy Should We Believe The Bible? (PDF), Shane RosenthalProof of the Gospel (PDF), selections from Justin Martyr, Eusebius & AugustineFirst Apology of Justin Martyr, online text versionBooksThe Writings of Justin Martyr, hardback editionProof of the Gospel, Eusebius of CaesareaThe Jewish Gospels, Daniel BoyarinA Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith, Craig EvansA Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Gospels, Craig EvansThe Angel of the Lord, Doug Van Dorn & Matt ForemanThe Gospel According to Isaiah 53, Darrell Bock & othersThe Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy, Rydelnik & BlumSoul Searching, Christian SmithAudioThe First Apology of Justin Martyr, FREE AudiobookWhat Child Is This? A Christmas Message by Shane RosenthalJewish Views of the Messiah, Humble Skeptic #38 with Daniel BoyarinWere Jews Expecting a Divine Messiah? WHI 1243 with Craig EvansA Suffering Messiah? WHI-1564 with Craig EvansThe Angel of the Lord (Pt 1), WHI 1566 with Foreman & Van DornThe Angel of the Lord (Pt 2), WHI-1567 with Foreman & Van DornJacob's Ladder, Humble Skeptic #63Youth Ministry in Crisis, Christian Smith, J.I. Packer, Michael Horton & othersMusicCarol of the Bells, The Whiskey WaspsFor Unto Us, A Child Is Born, from Handel's MessiahSurely, He Hath Born Our Sins, from Handel's MessiahO Come, O Come Emmanuel, Ardie's SonIf you give $5 or more per month, we'll send you a mug for Christmas! Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe

Today, on Karl and Crew, we examined the origins of the popular Christmas song "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." It is a Christian hymn that refers to the biblical concept of Immanuel (meaning "God with us") from Isaiah 8:8, essentially expressing a prayerful longing for the coming of Jesus Christ, both at his first birth and in anticipation of his second coming. Our special guest was Becky Harling, a speaker, mentor, author, and podcast host. She talked about the importance of loneliness and community during the holiday season, as highlighted in her latest book, "Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World." Also, we shared that Moody has several Christmas specials to enjoy, including the Karl and Crew special. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew podcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Message: Mark Christian, Senior MinisterPassage: Luke 1:26-56Series: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Emmanuel, God with us, transforms our lives by being knowable, relatable, and offering hope in the midst of impossibilities. In this powerful message, Renee Groff celebrates how Jesus came to dwell among us, changing not just our present but securing our eternal future.

We may know the lyrics to O Come O Come Emmanuel, but do we understand what we are saying? This hymn and its history is yet another sign that Lord is constantly with us, even in our rebellion. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer he leads our study of the classic melody O Come O Come EmmanuelSupport the show

In today's special Christmas episode, hymn-writers Keith and Kristyn Getty share their favorite Christmas hymns, and three songs of the songs will be played in during the interview. Keith and Kristyn Getty are hymn writers, GRAMMY®-nominated artists and the founding leaders of the Getty Music organization who hail from Northern Ireland. Their greatest musical passion is writing and championing great hymns of the church. Getty Music and Crossway are partnering to release the Sing! Hymnal in fall of 2025. Learn more about the upcoming hymnal here. Read the full transcript of this episode. O Come, O Come Emmanuel – arranged by Keith Getty, Fionan de Barra © 2019 Fionan De Barra Pub Designee (BMI) Getty Music Publishing (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)   Brightest and Best – arranged by Keith Getty, Fionan de Barra, and Ben Shive © 2021 Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP) Fionan De Barra Pub Designee (BMI) Junkbox Music (ASCAP) Getty Music Publishing (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)   In the Bleak Midwinter – Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty © 2016 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)   Full recordings available on YouTube and all music streaming platforms; sheet music and other resources at www.gettymusic.store

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