We wanted you to have a nice sermon, and we decided that you might be busy so we did not put any songs in this time, but we will on Monday.
Sermon:
Psalm 98 is good for christmas because it celebrates the long history of Our Heavenly Father’s saving actions and wonders. It also works because it calls for people to have “joy. In order to reach Bethlehem, the wise men had to travel directly south from Jerusalem; somehow that “star in the east” or the star of Bethlehem “was seen by the wisemen and it led them to the manger where Jesus was. In many churches today, bells ringing can still be heard every Sunday, and throughout the rest of the year for various christian celebrations – one of the most significant of course is Christmas. They are rung during Christmas to announce the arrival of the season, to proclaim the birth of Christ. Bells at Christmas time are a long standing and cherished tradition. From church bells that ring at midnight on Christmas Eve to the sound of sleigh bells in the snow, the sounds of bells and Christmas are a cherished memory and tradition. In Christian tradition, holly represents the crown of thorns and the blood of Jesus, and is often associated with Christmas., Holly has a rich history rooted in mythology and traditions. The Christmas tree’s branches and shrubs are viewed as sign of immortality and are said to symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Christ on the cross.The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves resemble the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red-colored leaves represent the blood of Christ shed for the world.The white leaves represent His purity. Horns represent salvation and immortality as well, as the horn is extremely durable. Notions of protection and asylum are carried with the horn. We here at Raynette K. Weiss Ministries wish you a Merry Christmas.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father we thank you for the christmas holiday and the birth of Jesus. We pray that all who read this lesson enjoy it, and that they draw closer to you and get a deeper relationship.
Prayer of Salvation: Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior.Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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