The December 26th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series – Songs of Christmas

Away In A Manger

Scripture:

Luke 2:1-7; Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3; 49:10; 

2 Samuel 7:1-17; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2

Notes:

I. In The Census We See A Controlling Providence

Caesar Augustus was in control of the Roman Empire, but God was in control of Caesar Augustus.

The president has political power, the millionaire has financial power, the general has martial power, the scholar has intellectual power, but God has universal power!

II. In The City We See A Completed Prophecy

With God, prophecy is not a guess about what might happen, it is a declaration of what will happen.

III. In The Cradle We See A Confirmed Promise

“There was no room in Bethlehem, for Him who left His throne

to seek the lost at countless cost, and make their griefs His own:

but there was room at Calvary, upon a cross of shame

for Him to die, uplifted high, and bear the sinner's blame.

There was no room in Bethlehem, and in the world today

man will not give Him room to live, but bids Him turn away;

but there is room at Calvary, and there He stands to give

a home to all who heed His call, and look to Him and live.

There was no room in Bethlehem, for Christ, the Prince of heaven

come down to earth in human birth, that man might be forgiven:

but there is room at Calvary, for sinners to abide,

and all who come will find a home, in Jesus crucified.” 1

1 by Margaret Clarkson - Words © 1960 Hope Publishing Company

The December 12th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series

Songs of Christmas

O Holy Night

Scripture:

Philippians 2:5-11; John 5:18; 10:30; 14:9; 

Hebrews 2:2; 2 Corinthians 4:5

Notes:

I. Christmas Is The Celebration Of A Son 

Matthew and Luke looked at the birth of Jesus historically. 

Paul looks at it theologically.

Jesus is not a man among men, 

He is not first among equals, 

He's not even the greatest of the great. 

Jesus Christ is God.

II. Christmas Is The Humiliation Of A Savior 

 Jesus didn't die out of obligation; He died out of obedience.

Jesus Christ died an initial death

He died an official death 

He died a judicial death 

He died a sacrificial death

He died a criminal death 

 III. Christmas Is The Exaltation Of A Sovereign 

Jesus was born as a man, so that He could relate to us; He died as a Savior so He could redeem us; 

He was raised the Lord that He might rule over us. 

Accept His Lordship – to bow the knee is a sign of surrender.

Acknowledge His Lordship – every tongue is going to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Acclaim His Lordship – the way glory ultimately is going to be brought to God is when we publicly and enthusiastically praise Jesus Christ as Lord.

The December 5th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series

Songs of Christmas

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Scripture:

Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5-6; John 1:1,14;

Colossians 1:15-17; Galatians 4:4; John 6:54-58

Notes:

Bethlehem is where He was born, 

Nazareth is where He lived, 

Jerusalem is where He died.

When you think of Bethlehem, you think of the cradle. 

When you think of Nazareth, you think of the carpenter. 

When you think of Jerusalem, you think of the cross.

I. A Town Of Fulfilled Prophecy

    A) The identity of the Messiah

    B) The divinity of the Messiah

    C) The humanity of the Messiah

    D) The activity of the Messiah

II. A Town Of Familiar History

    A) A history of a divine preparation

    B) A history of a divine presence

    C) A history of a divine praise

This praise was in three parts: 

    1) There was the proclamation of the angel. (2:10-11) 

    2) There was the celebration of the choir: (2:13-14) 

    3) There was the adoration of the shepherds: (2:15-18)

III. A Town Of Fabulous Mystery

Bethlehem, which means ''house of bread'' and Ephrathah, which means ''the fruit fields'' or ''fruitfulness.''

Bethlehem refers to the body of Jesus, 

Ephrathah refers to the blood of Jesus. 

Jesus gave His body to be the bread of life, and He shed His blood to be the price of salvation. 

The November 28th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series – Songs of Christmas

Joy To The World

Scripture:

Luke 2:8-12; Isaiah 43:11; 49:26; 

Matthew 1:21;2 Corinthians 5:21

Notes:

Christmas truly is a time of joy to the world.

I. Christmas Is The Joy Of The Birth Of A Son

The shepherds were not to look for a king on a throne, nor an angel on a cloud, but a baby in a manger. They were not to go to a palace, nor to a mansion, but to a stable. 

He came to be like us so that He might change us to be like Him. 

II. Christmas Is The Joy Of The Blessing Of A Savior

In the Old Testament the Messiah is never called Savior.

Christmas is the coming of a Savior.

III. Christmas Is Joy Because Of The Beauty Of A Sovereign

Christmas is not about Santa, it's about a Savior. 

        It's not about gifts, it's about grace.

The November 21st, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Thanksgiving Sermon

What To Do When You Don’t Feel Thankful 

Scripture:

Ephesians 5:20; Lamentations 3:22,23; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 12:11; 

2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 2 Corinthians 11:23-27; James 1:4, 17; Romans 1:21

Notes:

There are four levels of life when it comes to thanksgiving.

1. People Who Are Constantly Complaining

2. People With Simple Ingratitude

3. People Who Are Grateful For The Obvious Blessings

4. People Who Always Give Thanks For All Things

Three Points of Thanksgiving

1. The Duration of Thanksgiving

2. The Dimensions of Thanksgiving.

4 Things Trouble Can Do For Us

 1. When We Have Trouble, It May Correct Us.

2. It Might Cause Us To Have A Greater Dependence Upon God.

3. Suffering And Difficulties Can Enhance Our Testimony And Witness.

4. It Will Bring You To A Deeper Maturity And More Christlikeness.

3. The Dynamic of Thanksgiving

The November 14th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

In Our Image

Scripture:

Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7

Notes:

Jesus is eternal, just like His Father.

Jesus is going to remind us who we are.

God was intentional about creating us

because…

1) we have been uniquely created

2) we have a unique nature

3) we have a unique gender

4) we have a unique being

You are perfectly created by your

Loving Father.

Satan’s greatest tool is deception.

Extra Bible passages to read and reflect on...

Psalm 139:13-16

John 1:1-2

Romans 5:6-11

Colossians 1:16-17

Take this service home with you…

Have everyone in your household grab a piece of paper, a

pen, and a Bible. Read Psalm 139:13-16 together. As you

read, pick out a verse or a line from that passage, write it

down, and then it use a guide and pray for each person.

The November 7th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #112

The Way to Wait

Scripture:

Luke 12:35-48; Luke 22:27; Mark 10:42-45; 

1 Peter 5:1-3; John 15:14-15; Matthew 25:23

Notes:

Key – “Waiter” = Person who is waiting

Three Characteristics of a Good Waiter (35-36)

(1) Preparation—“be dressed ready … ”

(2) Maintenance—“keep your lamps burning”

(3) Expectation—“like men waiting for their master”

1. be dressed ready

2. keep your lamps burning.

3. people are expectantly waiting

A Promised Blessing  (37-38)

1. Serving is an honorable task.

2. Leading is not a contradiction to serving, but a form of serving.

3. Jesus’ “servants” will no longer be servants, but “friends.”

Words of Warning   (39-40)

The master/servant – an encouragement

The owner/thief – a warning

What determines whether Jesus is a “welcome Master” or a “dreaded thief”? 

A relationship

Peter’s Probing and Jesus’ Promise  (41-44)

The first picture is about those who have and will embrace Jesus as Messiah

Warning: Divine Judgment and Its Basis  (45-48)

The second picture is very different because this time the servant is a wicked one

The October 31st, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #110

The Later Judean Ministry

The Marks of A Pharisee

Scripture:

Luke 11:37-54

Notes:

Six Woes, Three To Pharisees And Three To Lawyers

1. They make the second things the first things.

2. They love being highly thought of.

3. They catch and contaminate other people.

1. They make hard demands but offer little help.

2. They give lip service to the prophets.

3. They hinder people to understand the Word of God.

Eight Marks Of A Pharisee 

1. The Pharisee sets his own standard of holiness. Verse 37

2. Pharisees do not understand the true nature of holiness.

3. Pharisees major on minors and neglect the major issues. Verse 42.

4. Pharisees love reputation rather than real holiness. Verse 43.

 5. Pharisees appear holy on the outside but they are not on the inside. Verse 44.

6. Lawyers place religious demands on the people but don’t help them to live. Verses 45-46.

7. Pharisees pay lip service to the Scripture but ignore it. Verses 47-51.

8. Lawyers actually make it harder for people to believe and understand God’s word. Verses 52.

1. You are no better or worse than any other person.

2. It’s Jesus we measure ourselves against.

The October 24th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher:                     Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister:            Brady Jester

Children’s Minister:     Wade Harrier

Worship Leader:          Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #110

The Later Judean Ministry

Something Greater Is Here

Scripture:

Luke 11:29-32

Notes:

Luke 12:1 - The crowds were just massive and growing larger as the days went on. But it had no meaning.

Sin is now:

    • Paraded right down main street, 

    • Promoted in our libraries,

    • Publicized on our media devices, 

    • Propagated in our schools.

They were blaming Jesus for their conclusion.

Verse 29 – Grace. 

Verse 30 – The last sign. 

Verse 31 – The greatest wisdom is right in front of you!

Verse 32 – A greater than Jonah is here!

 Why is the Resurrection the Ultimate Sign?

    1. The resurrection signaled the defeat of death and sin.

    2. The resurrection served as validation for Jesus as the Son of God.

    3. The resurrection secures a power for living that is a present reality.

    4. The resurrection seals the future of those who trust in Christ.