I believe this is what Brandy read last Sunday.
Santa lives at the North Pole ...
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh ...
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year ...
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies ...
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited ...
JESUS stands at your door and knocks,
and then enters your heart when invited.
You have to wait in line to see Santa ...
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap ...
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is
"Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?" ...
JESUS knew our name before we were born...
Not only does He know our name,
He knows our address too.
He knows our history and future and
He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly ...
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO ...
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry" ...
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys ...
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,
repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but ...
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree ...
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree....
The cross.
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Friday, December 7, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Repost | Advent: God With Us
Wow! Simply Wow. Here is the gospel with emphasis on the prophecy, birth, death, resurrection, and return of Christ. Thanks to the Village Church and Isaac Wimberley for writing this and producing this video.
If the video doesn't work, you can view it here.
Advent: God With Us from The Village Church on Vimeo.
HT: Justin Taylor
Here are the lyrics to this song/poem.
The people had read of this rescue that was coming through the bloodline of Abraham
They had seen where Micah proclaimed about a ruler to be born in Bethlehem
Daniel prophesy about the restoration of Jerusalem
Isaiah’s cry about the Son of God coming to them
So for them—it was anticipation
This groaning was growing, generation after generation
Knowing He was holy, no matter what the situation
But they longed for Him
They yearned for Him
They waited for Him on the edge of their seat
On the edge of where excitement and containment meet
They waited
Like a child watches out the window for their father to return from work—they waited
Like a groom stares at the double doors at the back of the church—they waited
And in their waiting, they had hope
Hope that was fully pledged to a God they had not seen
To a God who had promised a King
A King who would reign over the enemy
Over Satan’s tyranny
They waited
So it was
Centuries of expectations, with various combinations of differing schools of thought
Some people expecting a political king who would rise to the throne through the wars that he fought
While others expecting a priest who would restore peace through the penetration of the Pharisee’s façade
Yet a baby—100% human, 100% God
So the Word became flesh and was here to dwell among us
In His fullness, grace upon grace, Jesus
Through Him and for Him, all things were created
And in Him all things are sustained
God had made Himself known for the glory of His name
And this child would one day rise as King
But it would not be by the sword or an insurgent regime
It would be by His life
A life that would revolutionize everything the world knew
He would endure temptation and persecution, all while staying true
Humbly healing the broken, the sick and hurting too
Ministering reconciliation, turning the old to new
A life that would be the very definition of what life really costs
Saying—if you desire life, then your current one must be lost
And He would portray that with His own life as His Father would pour out and exhaust
And Jesus would be obedient to the point of death, even death upon the cross
So just 33 years after the day that He laid swaddled in the hay
He hung on a tree suffocating, dying in our place
Absorbing wrath that is rightly ours, but we could never bear the weight
So He took that punishment and he put it in the grave
And He died
And when I say that He died, what I mean is that He died
No breath, noheartbeat, no sign of life
God is a God of justice, and the penalty for our sin equals death
That’s what Christ did on that cross
Then… On the third day, in accordance with scriptures, He was raised from the grave
And when I say that He was raised, what I mean is that He was raised
Lungs breathing, heart pumping, blood pulsing through His veins
The things that He promised were true
He is the risen Son of God, offering life to me and you
Turning our mourning into dancing
Our weeping into laughing
Our sadness into joy
By His mercy, we are called His own
By His grace, we will never be left alone
By His love, He is preparing our home
By His blood, we can sing before His throne
Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
So now we, as His bride, are the ones waiting
Like the saints that came before, we’re anticipating
He has shown us that this world is fading
And He has caused our desire to be for Him
So church, stay ready
Keep your heart focused and your eyes steady
Worship Him freely, never forgetting
His great love for you
Immanuel, God with us
HT: Folk Angel
If the video doesn't work, you can view it here.
Advent: God With Us from The Village Church on Vimeo.
HT: Justin Taylor
Here are the lyrics to this song/poem.
The people had read of this rescue that was coming through the bloodline of Abraham
They had seen where Micah proclaimed about a ruler to be born in Bethlehem
Daniel prophesy about the restoration of Jerusalem
Isaiah’s cry about the Son of God coming to them
So for them—it was anticipation
This groaning was growing, generation after generation
Knowing He was holy, no matter what the situation
But they longed for Him
They yearned for Him
They waited for Him on the edge of their seat
On the edge of where excitement and containment meet
They waited
Like a child watches out the window for their father to return from work—they waited
Like a groom stares at the double doors at the back of the church—they waited
And in their waiting, they had hope
Hope that was fully pledged to a God they had not seen
To a God who had promised a King
A King who would reign over the enemy
Over Satan’s tyranny
They waited
So it was
Centuries of expectations, with various combinations of differing schools of thought
Some people expecting a political king who would rise to the throne through the wars that he fought
While others expecting a priest who would restore peace through the penetration of the Pharisee’s façade
Yet a baby—100% human, 100% God
So the Word became flesh and was here to dwell among us
In His fullness, grace upon grace, Jesus
Through Him and for Him, all things were created
And in Him all things are sustained
God had made Himself known for the glory of His name
And this child would one day rise as King
But it would not be by the sword or an insurgent regime
It would be by His life
A life that would revolutionize everything the world knew
He would endure temptation and persecution, all while staying true
Humbly healing the broken, the sick and hurting too
Ministering reconciliation, turning the old to new
A life that would be the very definition of what life really costs
Saying—if you desire life, then your current one must be lost
And He would portray that with His own life as His Father would pour out and exhaust
And Jesus would be obedient to the point of death, even death upon the cross
So just 33 years after the day that He laid swaddled in the hay
He hung on a tree suffocating, dying in our place
Absorbing wrath that is rightly ours, but we could never bear the weight
So He took that punishment and he put it in the grave
And He died
And when I say that He died, what I mean is that He died
No breath, noheartbeat, no sign of life
God is a God of justice, and the penalty for our sin equals death
That’s what Christ did on that cross
Then… On the third day, in accordance with scriptures, He was raised from the grave
And when I say that He was raised, what I mean is that He was raised
Lungs breathing, heart pumping, blood pulsing through His veins
The things that He promised were true
He is the risen Son of God, offering life to me and you
Turning our mourning into dancing
Our weeping into laughing
Our sadness into joy
By His mercy, we are called His own
By His grace, we will never be left alone
By His love, He is preparing our home
By His blood, we can sing before His throne
Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
So now we, as His bride, are the ones waiting
Like the saints that came before, we’re anticipating
He has shown us that this world is fading
And He has caused our desire to be for Him
So church, stay ready
Keep your heart focused and your eyes steady
Worship Him freely, never forgetting
His great love for you
Immanuel, God with us
HT: Folk Angel
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
If Jesus Were Born in Our Digital World
This is one of the best videos I have seen in some time. I hope you enjoy it. What would happen if Mary were pregnant today?
Monday, December 13, 2010
The 12 Doctrines of Christmas: A Funny Video
I thought this was important. I realize that many won't know what they're saying (words like Hypostatic Union and perspicuity aren't exactly words the average Christian uses everyday), one can still appreciate it. I like the argument over the 5 points of Calvinism at the beginning. Funny stuff.
HT: Reformation Theology
HT: Reformation Theology
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Matthew Thus Far: Matthew 1-5
Sermons:
December 6, 2009 - We Are the Reason for the Season: The Necessity of the Virgin Birth
December 13, 2009 - Matthew 1:1ff - Was not recorded.
December 20., 2009 - Worship the King: The Folly of Misplaced Allegiance
December 27, 2009 - Repentence: Costly Grace
January 10, 2010 - Matthew 4:12-20 - Follow Me: The Call to Surrender and Leave
January 17, 2010 - Matthew 5:1-12 - If Your Joyful and You Know It . . .
January 24, 2010 - Matthew 5:13 - Stuck Between Salt and Manure: The Call to Preserve the Gospel
January 31, 2010 - Matthew 5:14-26 - Its Dark in Here: The Call to be the Light of the World
February 7, 2010 - Matthew 5:17-20 - Medium Rare is Unbiblical or What Do Christians Do with the Law
February 14, 2010 - Matthew 5:21-22 - I Am a Murderer . . . And So Are You
February 21, 2010 - Matthew 5:23-26 - Resetting What Was Broken: The Necessity of Reconciliation
February 28, 2010 - Matthew 5:27-30 - America's Pastime: Our Lust for Lust
March 7, 2010 - Matthew 5:31-32 - The Gospel and Divorce: What Does the Bible Say?
March 14, 2010 - Matthew 5:33-37 - Allergies to Toast, the Gospel, and Integrity
March 21, 2010 - Matthew 5:38-42 - I Surrender! I Surrender!
March 28, 2010 - Matthew 5:43-48 - Love God as He Loved You
Other:
How Much Do You Hate Others?: The Necessity of Being Fishers of Men
In More Detail: Repost of Beautitudes
Light of the World: Pentecost Weighs In
Augustine's Pears: Lust's Lust
Bonhoeffer: Truth and the Cross
Bonhoeffer - "By Willing Endurance We Cause Suffering to Pass
Just War Theory - What Christians Have Had to Say
Love Your Enemies: Even If He is a Murderer
For more:
The Last Week of Jesus: From Triumphal Entry to Triumphal Grave Series
Fruitie-Tales: Living By the Fruit of the Spirit
Basic Christianity Series
Revelation Study
Saturday, January 2, 2010
December 20, 2009 - Worship the King: The Folly of Misplaced Allegiance
Monday, December 7, 2009
December 6, 2009 - Matthew 1:18-25 - We Are the Reason For the Season: The Necessity of the Virgin Birth
Here is the audio and notes from yesterdays sermon as we begin a new series: Merry Holidays.
Audio
Notes
For previous sermons and sermon notes, check out the podcast by clicking here.
Audio
Notes
For previous sermons and sermon notes, check out the podcast by clicking here.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Operation Christmas Child Video
Here is a promotional video from last year regarding Operation Christmas Child. I really want us to participate in this. During Sunday School on November 1, the youth will be packing their shoeboxes.
I know this is the U.K. version, but it was the best I could do on short notice.
I know this is the U.K. version, but it was the best I could do on short notice.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Christmas Sermon from Luke 2
The audio from Sunday's sermon is up and posted if anyone is interested. To download my notes, click here.
Christmas Sermon: Luke 2
To download my notes, click here.
Resources:
Books
Barnett, Paul. Is the New Testament Reliable?: A Look at the Historical Evidence. Downders Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1986.
Blomberg, Craig L. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1997.
Bock, Darrell L. Jesus According To Scripture: Restoring the Portrait From the Gospels. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2002.
Bruce, F.F. New Testament History. Garden City, NY: Anchor Books, 1972.
Lewis, Clive Staples. Mere Christianity. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers, 1980.
MacArthur, John. God in the Manger: The Miraculous Birth of Christ. Nashville, TN: W. Publishing Group, 2001.
Stein, Robert H. Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996.
Swindoll, Charles. Jesus, Our Lord. Bible Study Guide. Fullerton, CA: Insight For Living, 1987.
Tenny, Merrill C. New Testament Times. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,1965.
Software
Clarke, Adam. Adam Clarke’s Commentary on the Bible. software, E-Sword.
Gill, John. Luke. software, E-Sword.
Henry, Matthew. Commentary on the Whole Bible. software, E-Sword.
Jamieson, Robert, A. R. Fausset, & David Brown. A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments.
Henry, Matthew. Commentary on the Whole Bible. software, E-Sword.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Weekly Recommendation: God In The Manger
I want to recommend a book this week regarding the Christmas story. I can't think of a better book that is simple and yet deep at the saem time. If you want to know more about what really happened in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, check out John MacArthur's book, "God In the Manger: The Miraculous Birth of Christ."To read my full review on the book, click here.
Dr. John MacArthur is the most influential pastor/author/theologian in my life. I highly recommend everyone to read his books and listen to his sermons. He is relentless in proclaiming the truth and much of the ministry that God has given me reflects his influence in my life.
Merry Christmas
Amanda and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and pray that God's glory is seen through us this Christmas season.
I want to point you to an article I just wrote regarding the true meaning of Christmas. I hope that it is insightful.
I want to point you to an article I just wrote regarding the true meaning of Christmas. I hope that it is insightful.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Funeral For Phyllis Berry
For the second time in a week, we have lost another sister. Phyllis Berry and passed away this week and her funeral is scheduled for Sunday at 1:00. I encourage everyone who can to go and support the Berry family as they mourn the lost of their loved one. I had the opportunity of meeting and knowing Phyllis. One of the things I will never forget is her and her husbands love for one another. Each of them would have done anything for each other. I pray that I will love my wife like that!
Isn't it interesting that the week of Phyllis' burial, we will be celebrating Christmas. Christmas is a time when Christians are to celebrate the birth of their Savior. Christmas, furthermore, would be pointless if it wasn't for Easter. The cross of Christ is the heart of Christianity. Without it, Christianity does not exists. Therefore, in the birth of Christ we celebrate the death of Christ.
Likewise, during the mourning over the loss of a loved one this time of year, we can rejoice because a Child was born who came to die for us so that we might live. And all who accept Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on our behalf will, in their death, live forevermore.
Keep the Berry family in prayer!
Isn't it interesting that the week of Phyllis' burial, we will be celebrating Christmas. Christmas is a time when Christians are to celebrate the birth of their Savior. Christmas, furthermore, would be pointless if it wasn't for Easter. The cross of Christ is the heart of Christianity. Without it, Christianity does not exists. Therefore, in the birth of Christ we celebrate the death of Christ.
Likewise, during the mourning over the loss of a loved one this time of year, we can rejoice because a Child was born who came to die for us so that we might live. And all who accept Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on our behalf will, in their death, live forevermore.
Keep the Berry family in prayer!
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