The weekly Sunday morning sermon delivered by Rev. James Wiles

Luke 2:8-20

“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.”

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1. A night of profound messages

   - The character of the message

   - The content of the message

   - The conflict of the message

2. A night of personal ministry

   - The grace of this ministry

   - The glory of this ministry

   - The goal of this ministry

3. A night of prolific magnification

   - Celestial beings magnified Him.

   - Converted beings magnified Him.

4. A night of powerful metamorphosis

   - Some worshipers were changed.

   - A woman was changed.

   - The world was changed.

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The weekly Sunday morning sermon delivered by Rev. James Wiles

Luke 2:8-20

“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.”

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1. Christmas is a time for giving.

   - For God to give His Son to men

   - For men to give their souls to God

2. Christmas is a time for good tidings.

3. Christmas is a time for amazing grace.

4. Christmas is a time for glorifying God.

5. Christmas is a time for going home.

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Luke 1:26-38

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.”

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1. His name declares His identity.

   - He is the Son of God.

   - He is the King of Israel.

   - He is the fulfillment of prophecy.

   - He is the champion of humanity.

2. His name declares His poverty.

3. His name declares His ministry.

4. His name declares His glory.

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Matthew 1:18-25

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”

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1. The tragedy that marred his life

   - The tragedy of shocking discoveries

   - The tragedy of shattered dreams

   - The tragedy of sorrowful decisions

2. The task that marred his life

   - The task involved divine revelations.

   - The task involved definite requirements.

   - The task involved delightful realizations.

3. The testimony that measured his life

   - The testimony of unconditional compliance

   - The testimony of unwavering commitment

   - The testimony of unfailing completion

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Ephesians 4:1-6

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

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1. We find our unity in God the Spirit.

   - There is one body.

   - There is one spirit.

   - There is one hope.

2. We find our unity in God the Son.

   - There is one Lord.

   - There is one faith.

   - There is one baptism.

3. We find our unity in God the Father.

   - His position

   - His person

   - His power

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

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1. In all things obvious, give thanks.

2. In all things obscure, give thanks.

3. In all things objectionable, give thanks.

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Ephesians 4:1-3

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

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1. The path to unity

   - Meekness

   - Longsuffering

   - Forbearance

   - Love

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Ephesians 4:1-6

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

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1. The problem of unity

2. The path to unity

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The weekly Sunday morning sermon delivered by Rev. James Wiles

Ephesians 4:1

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,”

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1. This challenge is personal.

2. This challenge is powerful.

3. This challenge is practical.

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The weekly Sunday morning sermon delivered by Rev. Fred Finch

Rev. Fred Finch fills in for Rev. James Wiles.

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