Christmas Celebration Service

Christmas Eve message

Sermon from Sunday December, 24th 2023

The Meaning of Christmas - Jeff Philpott (12/22/2019)

The Meaning of Christmas
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:46-55
What verse about the 1st Christmas gives us its meaning?
1)  The Meaning of Christmas - A _______________
Why do we need rescue?
Matthew 1:18-25
What do we know about the betrothal of Joseph and Mary?
What is significant about the reference to Joseph being a “son of David”?
Where do we find the Davidic Covenant?
What did it promise?
What does the name “Jesus” mean?
What does the name “Immanuel” mean?
Why is this significant to our salvation?
Luke 1:46-55  “The Magnificat”
Mary says her soul _______________ the Lord.
In verse 48, what does Mary mean by referring to her “humble estate”?
In general, what are the effects of “pride, might, and wealth”?
Practical Ideas...
 

Joy to the World - Jeff Philpott (12/15/2019)

Joy to the World
Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 2:1-14
1.  A Child is born.  He will be called…
Wonderful _______________ -
Mighty _______________ -
Everlasting _______________ -
Prince _______________  _______________ -
2.  Joy   _______________ _______________ World
What do we know about Bethlehem?
How did Joseph and Mary go “up” to Bethlehem if it is south of Galilee?
3.  The _______________  _______________  Joy
Is it likely Mary gave birth the evening they arrived?
Is it likely that Jesus was born on December 25th?
Is it likely that the local hotel had no room for them?
4.  Good News of _______________  _______________
What is significant about the shepherds of Luke 2?
What is the "good news”?
 
 

2 Corinthians 8:1-5 - Jeff Philpott (12/08/19)

The Generous Heart
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Generosity is not a matter of the _______________, but of the _______________.
1.  Model of _______________
To what “grace” does Paul refer in verse 1?
What does James 1:2-4 remind us?
Both generosity, and the ability to humbly _______________, are learned traits.  
2.  _______________ in Generosity
Paul doesn’t mandate obedience, but _______________ it.
Verse 10 reminds us that those who give receive_______________.
3.  Tangible _______________
Reasons to Invest in the _______________  _______________
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 Music can be found on The Peace of Christmas album(Tawnya Langston/Jac Mandel). You can find it on Spotify. 

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Jeff Philpott (12/01/19)

Advent Hope
2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Christ Encounters - David Croteau, Kevin McWilliams, & David Olshine (12/23/18)

Christ Encounters
1. Shepherds and Worship (Luke 2:8-21)
_______________ leads to worship
2. Mary and Worship (Luke 1:26-38; 46-55)
_______________ leads to worship
3. Wise Men and Worship (Matthew 2:1-12)
_______________ leads to Worship
What is the reason for the season?
"Fixing our eyes on Jesus"
What is your response to the Savior?

The Story of Christmas and Our Story - (12/16/18)

The Story of Christmas and Our Story
The Story -
What are the elements of dramatic structure?
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Denouement
When it comes to the Christmas story, what are the elements of exposition?
What are the elements of rising action?
What is the climax of God’s story?
In Matthew 1:18-25, what do we learn about Joseph’s journey?
In Luke 1:26-38, what do we learn about Mary’s journey?
Our Story -
In Luke 2:8-14, what do we learn about the Shepherd’s journey?
How should we respond to what we’ve heard?