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December 14, 2025O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Little Town of Bethlehem
December 14, 2025 Elwyn Johnston
Micah 5:2
Verse of the Week: "Do not despise the day of small things."
principle of Zechariah 4:10
1. God uses small things for His supernatural purpose.
“Jesus was born in Bethlehem” Matthew 2:1
Size does not limit God, but the depth of our surrender can.
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” James 4:6
“humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt
you at the proper time.” 1 Peter 5:6
“formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor”
1 Timothy 1:13
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—and I am the worst
of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use
me as a prime example of His great patience with even the worst
sinners.” 1 Timothy 1:15 & 16
God is not looking for flash. God is looking for faithfulness.
2. God will show up
“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son” Gal. 4:4
“While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary
to have her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son.” Lk. 2:6 & 7
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return
to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper
in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
“I’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it
through to completion” Philippians 1:6
“The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”
Luke 18:27
“Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a
census be taken….everyone was on his way to register for the
census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up…from the city of
Nazareth, to…Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of
David” Luke 2:1, 3, & 4
3. Let the light of Christmas shine through you
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never
extinguish it.” John 1:5
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December 07, 2025Joy To The World
Joy to the World
December 7, 2025 Elwyn Johnston
Luke 2:8 – 20
Verse of the Week: “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth;
Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.” Psalm 98:4

1. God desires for you to walk in joy
“there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping
watch over their flock by night.” Luke 2:8
God came to the shepherds and God comes to us.

God’s joy can break through your night.
“when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity
for great joy, knowing that the testing of your faith produces
endurance.” James 1:2 & 3
“Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was
set before Him endured the cross” Hebrews 12:2
“In Your presence is fullness of joy” Psalm 16:11

2. We have joy because of the good news
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which
will be for all the people” Luke 2:10
We do not have to walk in fear.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous
right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
“Be anxious for nothing” Philippians 4:6
Lasting joy is rooted in the good news
“there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” Luke 2:11
“I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your
joy may be full.” John 15:11
“The joy of the Lord is your strength” Nehemiah 8:10
Share the good news with others.
“After seeing the baby Jesus, the shepherds told what had happened
and what the angel had said to them about this child.” Luke 2:17
“the truth will set you free” John 8:32
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and
though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea”
Psalm 46:1 & 2
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November 30, 2025 O Holy Night
O HOLY NIGHT
Mason Worthy
Luke 4:18-19
1. Sin's chains enslaved humanity.
Romans 6:17
Romans 6:23
Titus 3:3
2. Christ's coming announced freedom.
Isaiah 9:6-7
3. His Spirit still breaks chains today.
Luke 4:18-19
Romans 8:11
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November 23, 2025 Paul's Prison Perspective
Paul’s Prison Perspective
November 23, 2025 Elwyn Johnston
Philippians 1 – 4
Verse of the Week: “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say,
rejoice.” Philippians 4:4
1. Joy comes from community
“I have eagerly sent Epaphroditus back to you so that when you see
him again you can rejoice” Philippians 2:28
2. Generosity blesses others
“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your
concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked
opportunity.” Philippians 4:10
“in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once” Phil. 4:16
“I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am
amply supplied” Philippians 4:18
“A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good
heart” Luke 6:45
3. God’s Word changes lives
“the message about Christ is being preached, so I rejoice. And I will
continue to rejoice.” Philippians 1:18
“All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.”
Philippians 4:22
“I suffer hardship even to imprisonment…but the word of God is not
imprisoned.” 2 Timothy 2:9
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it will not return
to Me void, without accomplishing what I desire, and without
succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
4. We know we are making an eternal impact
“Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I
will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was
not useless. But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like
a liquid offering to God” Philippians 2:16 & 17
5. God is in control
“rejoice in the Lord” Philippians 3:1
“rejoice in Christ Jesus” Philippians 3:3
“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, rejoice.” Phil. 4:4
"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in
Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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November 16, 2025The Great Trade
The Great Trade
November 16, 2025 Elwyn Johnston
Philippians 3:2 - 11
Verse of the Week: “that I may know Christ and the power of His
resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to
His death” Philippians 3:10

1. Don’t rely on past investments
“Beware” Philippians 3:2
“circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of
Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee”
Philippians 3:5
2. Make a trade
“whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as
loss for the sake of Christ.” Philippians 3:7
“I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of
knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of
all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ”
Philippians 3:8
“knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” Philippians 3:8
“that I may know Christ.” Philippians 3:10
Religion says – I obey, therefore I’m accepted.

Relationship says – I’m accepted therefore I obey

“that I may know…the power of His resurrection” Philippians 3:10
“the Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you”
Romans 8:11
“that I may know…the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed
to His death” Philippians 3:10
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it
and is safe.” Proverbs 18:10
“in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”
Philippians 3:11
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November 09, 2025 The Priority of Family
The Priority of Family
Genesis 1:27–28a
So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female. 28 God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it.”
Genesis 2:22–24
Then the Lord God made the rib he had taken from the man into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 And the man said: This one, at last, is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called “woman,” for she was taken from man. 24 This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh.

Family is our priority opportunity to fulfill the will of God.

Every family will be a target of The Enemy’s efforts.

The Gospel is good news for families.

Matthew 22:36–39
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
God’s Two Priorities For Families
1. Seek First The Kingdom Of God
Matthew 6:31–34
So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. 34 Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
2. Love Each Other With The Love Of God
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, 5 is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. 6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends.

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November 02, 2025 Grow Through Problem
Grow Through Problems
November 2, 2025 Elwyn Johnston
Philippians 1:9 – 21
Verse of the Week: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”
Philippians 1:21
1. Accept love beyond limits
“I pray that your love will overflow more and more in real knowledge
and discernment.” Philippians 1:9
“approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and
blameless” Philippians 1:10
2. Let your problems become your platform for ministry.
“my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the
gospel” Philippians 1:12
“through my being in prison, the Lord has given most of our brothers
and sisters courage to speak God’s word without fear”
Philippians 1:14
3. Your life purpose is bigger than your current problems.
“my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in
anything…I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live
or die.” Philippians 1:20
“For me to live is Christ” Philippians 1:21
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October 26, 2025 How To Get What You Really Want
How To Get What You Really Want
October 26 , 2025 AM Brendon Johnston
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not
do, but what I hate I do.” Romans 7:15

“When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For
God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but
each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their
own evil desire and enticed.” James 1:13 & 14
Verse of the Week: “God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He
tempt anyone” James 1:13
1. The hardest fight you will ever have is the fight against
yourself.

2. Your desires for the moment will always be more
desperate than your dreams for the future.

3. Find something to hold onto.
“For I know the plans I have for you” Jeremiah 29:11
4. Pain does not give you permission to abandon your
purpose.
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October 19, 2025The Outcast God Chose
The Outcast God Chose
October 19, 2025 AM Elwyn Johnston
Judges 11
Verse of the Week: “Now the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah” Judges 11:29

1. Let God use rejection to refine you
“Jephthah was the son of a harlot. And Gilead was the father” Judges 11:1
“when Gilead’s wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out” Judges 11:2
Refining leads to redirection
“Jephthah fled from his brothers and lived in the land of Tob” Judges 11:3
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20
Refining comes before release.
2. Let God redeem your rejection
“When the sons of Ammon fought against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah” Judges 11:5
You are redeemed to go.
“whatever the Lord our God has driven out before us, we will possess it.” Judges 11:24
We go in the power of the Spirit.
“Now the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah” Judges 11:29
“The is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” Zechariah 4:6
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October 12, 2025 Ordinary Tool, Extraordinary God
Ordinary Tool, Extraordinary God
October 12, 2025 AM Elwyn Johnston
Judges 3:31
Verse of the Week: “Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this
mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chron. 20:15

1. You are God’s answer to your world.
“After Ehud came Shamgar the son of Anath” Judges 3:31
2. What you have can make a difference
“Shamgar killed 600 Philistines with an ox goad.” Judges 3:31
“You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.”
Matthew 25:21
“God has given each of you a gift….Use them well to serve one
another.” 1 Peter 4:10

3. Don’t allow the circumstances to stop you
“Shamgar killed 600 Philistines” Judges 3:31
“When the priests who were carrying the ark came to the edge of the
Jordan River and set foot in the water, the water stopped flowing
from upstream.” Joshua 3:15 & 16
“we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming
against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” 2 Chronicles 20:12
“the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel...and he said…Do not be
afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not
yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:14 & 15
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