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Series Code: 3CS
Program Code: 3CS210004S
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00:21 Hello and welcome to 3ABN Today.
00:24 We have a special program today, 00:25 Ms. Yvonne, tell us about it? 00:27 Yes, we do. 00:28 We have a wonderful Christmas program 00:30 that we want you to join in with us 00:33 and just worship the Lord, 00:35 and enjoy the day. 00:36 So the Lord's here, and we feel His presence, 00:39 and we're just so grateful to be together 00:41 to praise Him with you. 00:43 All right. 00:44 And we're here with family. Yes. 00:46 And so we see that Tim is, 00:48 everything's centered around him, right? 00:51 No, you just... 00:53 Everything centered around you, 00:54 so it's your program, 00:55 we're gonna follow your lead today, Brother Tim. 00:57 Well, you're good leader, 00:59 but you also a good follower, I'll give you that. 01:01 Oh, good, good. All right. 01:02 You're good. 01:04 So tell us what we're going to do today, 01:05 and what's on your mind and heart 01:06 this time of the year? 01:08 You know, music is my, that's my thing, 01:11 and Christmas time, I love the carols, 01:13 but I love some of the hymns that talk about the story, 01:19 they encompassed the whole story of Christ, 01:20 from the birth, to the crucifixion, 01:23 to death and resurrection. 01:25 So I like singing songs, 01:26 so I think this is a first little medley 01:28 after we may be announced everybody. 01:30 We're gonna do a little medley of some familiar tunes, 01:32 but you want to tell them the rest of the family? 01:33 Absolutely. 01:35 Celestine, how you're doing? 01:36 Doing good. All right. 01:38 This is fun, right? 01:39 Getting up to sing it. 01:41 It's been a blessing 01:42 to be around with this wonderful people. 01:44 You've been in Southern Illinois 01:46 and close to working in with 3ABN 01:48 about how many years? 01:49 Well, we moved here since 2011, 01:52 and I started singing at 3ABN at 2012, 01:57 and started working three years ago. 02:00 And we kept you busy every since, right? 02:02 Praise the Lord. 02:03 Of course, Pastor John Lomacang, 02:05 now you have been, you and Angie have been here 02:07 how long in Southern Illinois? 02:09 Eighteen years, we came in 2003. 02:11 When I got here my hair was black, 02:13 see what you guys did to me. 02:15 All right. 02:16 So today, you heart's full, I'm sure. 02:18 Yes. 02:19 You gonna get us some music and some words 02:21 I hope before this program is over. 02:22 Yes, yes, the Lord has given us the opportunity to do both, 02:24 and I believe that we'll get the chance to do that 02:27 and share with those who are watching and listening, 02:29 invite your family and friends to join us 02:31 because we don't want to just sing to yourselves. 02:32 That's right. 02:33 We wanna encourage you in the season. 02:35 And we don't want to sing by ourselves, 02:36 we gonna sing with you, right? 02:37 That's right. 02:39 So, Brother Tim, you wanna start out. 02:40 You said there's a medley you want us to do. 02:42 Yeah. Yeah. Okay. 02:43 And the first song is One Day, 02:45 and I believe that you have mentioned that 02:47 that was the song that you didn't know you knew. 02:48 You know, right before we started to do the program, 02:51 Tim said, he said, 02:53 "There's that song One Day, have you heard it?" 02:54 I said, "Which one is it?" 02:56 And I just started singing it. 02:57 I didn't know that I knew the words, 02:59 and I knew all the words 'cause my mother sang it. 03:02 And I think the last time I heard her 03:04 was probably I wan ten years old, 03:05 so that's gonna be at least 15 years ago, 03:08 30, well 40, may be 60 years ago, 03:11 has been a long, but it's a beautiful song 03:14 and, of course, that brings back the memories 03:16 in when your Christmas time anytime way 03:18 and you're thanking family 03:19 and those who resting in the Lord. 03:22 Yes. 03:23 I mean, so brings it back, but I love this song, 03:25 I always said even as a kid. 03:26 So I'll start off, 03:28 and then you all come and sing with me, 03:29 right, or you're your own. 03:31 Everybody do their own thing right now, 03:33 I'm just going to worry about this one little verse 03:35 right now, John. 03:43 One day when Heaven 03:47 Was filled with His praises 03:52 One day when sin 03:55 Was as black as could be 04:00 Jesus came forth 04:03 To be born of a virgin 04:08 Dwelt among men, 04:11 My example is He 04:17 Living, He loved me 04:22 Dying, He saved me 04:26 Buried, He carried 04:30 My sins far away 04:36 Rising, He just 04:39 He justified freely forever 04:45 And one day He's coming 04:51 Oh glorious day 05:05 Tell me the story of Jesus 05:12 Write on my heart every word 05:19 Tell me the story 05:22 Most precious 05:26 Sweetest that ever was heard 05:32 Tell how the angels in chorus 05:39 Sang as they welcomed his birth 05:45 Glory to God in the highest 05:52 Peace and good tidings to earth 05:59 Tell me the story of Jesus 06:05 Write on my heart every word 06:12 Tell me the story most precious 06:19 Sweetest that ever was heard 06:36 Down from His glory 06:43 Ever living story 06:50 My God and Savior came 06:56 And Jesus was His name 07:02 Born in a manger 07:09 To His own a stranger 07:15 A Man of sorrows, 07:20 Tears and agony 07:29 O how 07:33 I love Him! 07:37 How I adore Him! 07:42 My breath, my sunshine, 07:48 My all in all 07:53 The great Creator 07:58 Became my Savior 08:05 And all God's fullness 08:12 Dwelleth in Him 08:24 What condescension 08:30 Bringing us redemption 08:35 That in the dead of night 08:40 Not one faint hope in sight 08:45 God, gracious, tender 08:51 Laid aside His splendor 08:56 Stooping to woo, to win 09:01 To save my soul 09:08 O how 09:11 I love Him! 09:15 How I adore Him! 09:20 My breath, my sunshine, 09:25 My all in all 09:31 The great Creator 09:36 Became 09:42 My Savior 09:47 And all God's fullness 09:54 Dwelleth in Him 10:15 Amen. Amen. 10:16 Amen. Beautiful. 10:18 Praise the Lord. Beautiful. 10:19 Thank you. 10:21 Praise the Lord. Wow! 10:22 You made me cry about there. Oh, praise the Lord. 10:23 Aren't those lyrics beautiful? 10:25 I love that song. 10:26 Absolutely. The Great Creator. 10:28 Tim, how about just playing a little bit of that for us. 11:23 It's beautiful. 11:24 Amen. 11:26 Absolutely. 11:27 What a gorgeous song, beautiful song you did it. 11:31 Praise the Lord. 11:32 Great job. Praise the Lord. 11:33 Yeah. The Lord blessed you abundant. 11:35 Pastor John, come on up. 11:37 And I saw John over there, 11:39 and I think he was getting goosebumps. 11:42 Goose ministry, 11:45 because we're not singing about Jesus, 11:47 we're singing to Jesus. 11:48 Come on. 11:49 Lot of times people say, we're singing about Jesus, 11:51 but it's better to sing to Jesus. 11:52 Yes. 11:54 That way the Lord is hearing us, 11:56 you know, when Paul says and Dr. Luke write, 11:58 he says, we shall be witnesses to Jesus. 12:01 And that's what singing is all about. 12:03 This is the season to remind the world 12:05 that it's not just about Him once a year, 12:08 but it's about Him every day. 12:10 That's right. 12:11 And that song, those three songs together, 12:13 those three choruses together are pulling a picture together, 12:17 that the world doesn't really see as clearly 12:20 as those who stand for the gospel. 12:23 So we're not just singing for the season. 12:25 That's right. 12:26 We're reminding them in this season 12:29 that Jesus is the best gift all year along. 12:32 Oh, I love it. That sounds like a song. 12:34 All right. 12:35 Let's sit down and let John sing. 12:49 Candles glow from frosted windows 12:55 Rooms are filled with twinkling lights 13:00 There's a manger scene 13:03 Boughs of evergreen 13:06 Someone is singing 13:09 'Silent Night' 13:13 And every gift my heart remembers 13:20 Of easy laughter, dear old friends 13:25 Precious faces and smiles 13:27 The dancing eyes of a child 13:31 All remind me once again 13:39 The best gift of all is Jesus 13:45 His love knows no season or place 13:50 You can see Him in the firelight 13:56 Reflected on each face 14:00 And though we cherish the blessings of Christmas 14:07 When his love seems especially near 14:12 The best gift of all is Jesus 14:19 All through the year! 14:31 Christmas-time is like a window 14:36 All the world looks through once a year 14:42 But the light they find, as they look inside 14:48 Is shining every day we are here 14:55 No need to wait until December 15:01 For all His promise holds in store 15:07 Every moment we live 15:09 We'll know the peace he can give 15:12 As we find this truth 15:15 Once more 15:20 That the best gift of all is Jesus 15:26 His love knows no season or place 15:31 And you can see Him in the firelight 15:37 Reflected on each face 15:42 And though we cherish the blessings of Christmas 15:48 When His love seems especially near 15:53 Yes, the best gift of all 15:56 Is Jesus 16:00 All through the year 16:06 All through the year 16:11 All through the year 16:16 And He's there 16:19 Oh, yes, He is 16:22 His love is there 16:25 All through the year 16:43 Amen. Amen. 16:44 Amen. 16:48 Three hundred and sixty five days a year, 16:51 He's our everyday, morning, noon, night, 16:55 no matter what we're going through, 16:57 no matter what we're facing, He's faithful, 17:00 He's always there, the best day gift every day. 17:02 And I love the imagery of Christmas, 17:07 the Bible story that talks about 17:13 where they laid Him, 17:15 they found a place in the inn, 17:18 a borrowed place that just housed cattle, 17:22 and it was very primitive, 17:24 and we're instructed not to forsake humble beginnings, 17:28 you know, so I love that 17:31 because now He reigns forever from on high 17:36 and, but it started 17:39 God who is the creator of all things 17:42 humbled Himself, 17:43 put on skin, and was laid in a manger. 17:49 Why don't you two sing with me this beautiful song, 17:51 and you can sing at home with me. 17:54 Away in a manger 17:58 No crib for a bed 18:02 John? 18:03 The little Lord Jesus 18:08 Laid down His sweet head 18:13 The stars in the sky 18:18 Looked down where He lay 18:23 The little Lord Jesus 18:28 Asleep on the hay 18:35 Be near me, Lord Jesus 18:41 I ask You to stay 18:46 Close by me forever 18:50 And love me I pray 18:55 Bless all the dear children 19:00 In Your tender care 19:05 And fit us for heaven 19:11 To live with You there 19:21 Sweet 19:22 thanks. 19:26 And before Christ 19:29 even submitted Himself, 19:33 He knew the price, He knew the cost. 19:39 And that's what I think is so wonderful 19:41 that He was still willing 19:46 to come to earth. 19:49 I like this song. 19:52 Longing for a savior 19:56 A hopeless world would wait 20:00 Sin demanded justice 20:04 At a price we could not pay 20:08 But God displayed his mercy 20:12 The greatest gift of love 20:16 When we could not reach heaven 20:20 Heaven came to us 20:25 He made a way in a manger 20:30 A way through the Son 20:33 Messiah the promised 20:36 Before time had begun 20:40 For God so loved this world 20:43 Though he knew what love would cost 20:49 He made a way in a manger 20:55 To make a way to the cross 21:05 In Bethlehem a stable 21:08 Became a throne of grace 21:11 As God himself our Savior 21:15 Drew near to take our place 21:19 His mother smiled in wonder 21:22 As shepherds stood in awe 21:26 The sacrifice of heaven 21:29 Lay sleeping in the straw 21:34 When He made a way in a manger 21:39 A way through the Son 21:42 Messiah the promised 21:45 Before time had begun 21:49 For God so loved this world 21:53 Though He knew what love would cost 21:58 He made a way in a manger 22:04 To make a way to the cross 22:11 He is the life that died my death 22:17 The precious Lord Jesus 22:20 Laid down his sweet head 22:29 He made a way in a manger 22:34 A way through the Son 22:37 Messiah the promised 22:41 Before time had begun 22:45 For God so loved this world 22:49 Though He knew what love would cost 22:55 He made a way in a manger 23:02 He made a way in a manger 23:08 To make a way to the cross 23:29 Amen. 23:30 He'll make the way for you, right? 23:32 Oh, absolutely. 23:33 He made a way in a manger, 23:35 and He'll make a way for each one of us. 23:36 You know, that's a song 23:38 that we were kind of whispering among ourselves, 23:40 I don't think we knew that song. 23:42 So beautiful. 23:47 It's such a blessing. 23:49 It just really warmed my heart. 23:51 Yeah. 23:52 I mean, honestly, 23:53 when you think about the name of Jesus, 23:56 you could almost go into something about that name, 23:58 we won't right now. 23:59 But when you think about it, 24:01 you know, I don't know if that's Bill Gaither 24:03 or who wrote that something about that name, 24:05 you can just go on and on and on. 24:07 Yvonne, you wrote a book. It's true. 24:09 The Glimpses of His Glory on the names of God. 24:11 And it just goes on and on and on. 24:13 We'll need eternity to really understand God 24:16 and His character and His love for fallen man. 24:20 And here we're just getting along 24:21 on the life and everything, 24:23 some doesn't go exactly the way I like them, 24:25 like, oh, boy, where is God when I need Him. 24:27 Oh, boy, I'm just having.. How you doing? 24:30 Oh, I'm just having a rough go, you know? 24:32 There's a guy that I know used to say, he was in ministry. 24:35 I'd say, "How you're doing, Brother?" 24:36 And he'd say, "Oh, the devil's beat me up, you know." 24:38 He'll say, "How you're doing?" 24:40 I'd say, "If I was any better, I couldn't stand it." 24:41 He'd say, "Did you get a big offering or something?" 24:44 I'd say, "No, I've read the back of the book, 24:46 they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb 24:48 and the word of their testimony." 24:50 So what an incredible opportunity that we have. 24:53 I talked to somebody this week 24:55 who said that somebody that we... 24:58 Well, John, I play sports, 25:00 but I don't want to get in too detail, 25:01 but the person text me and he said, 25:04 "I'm always happy when I'm out there 25:07 because life, you know, sometimes give me a hard go 25:10 and really works me over, 25:12 but when I'm around you guys, 25:13 I'm out there, I'm just happy, I want that." 25:16 So I told him, "Well, I know you can do it. 25:18 You know, when you trust Jesus, 25:19 He gives you peace in the midst of the storm." 25:22 So Jesus is not just a name 25:24 and, you know, but you're talking about 25:26 from that manger to glory, 25:29 to right now ever interceding at the right hand of the Father 25:33 for you and for me. 25:34 I mean, mercy, you know, praise the Lord. 25:37 So, right now we have everything as Christians, 25:41 everything in the world we ought to be happy about, 25:43 but we've to share it. 25:45 We have to share it what Jesus means to us. 25:48 He said, "Go and tell what I've done for you." 25:50 So I would say, when Jesus sits around, 25:53 there's a song in the air, how am I doing? 25:55 Let's do it. All right. 25:56 Something to sing about, right? 26:04 There's a song in the air! 26:07 There's a star in the sky! 26:10 There's a mother's deep prayer 26:14 And a baby's low cry! 26:17 And the star rains its fire 26:20 While the beautiful sing 26:23 For the manger of Bethlehem 26:28 Cradles a King! 26:31 Play it, Tim. 26:54 Come on. 26:59 Here we go. 27:01 Hear them singing for joy 27:04 Of the wonderful birth 27:07 For the virgin's sweet boy 27:10 Is the Lord of the earth 27:13 Ay! The star rains its fire 27:16 While the beautiful sing 27:19 For the manger of Bethlehem 27:24 Cradles a King! 27:31 Okay. 27:33 I got to hear that one more time, that was good. 27:35 You never know what he is going to do. 27:36 And every time he plays it, it may sound differently, 27:38 but it's always beautiful. 27:40 It is. 27:41 That's such a beautiful melody. 28:13 And people said, "Amen." 28:16 Praise the Lord. Absolutely beautiful. 28:18 Isn't it nice to have fun to get together. 28:22 And get together as family and as friends and have fun, 28:25 and you're part of that, you're part of the family. 28:27 Without you there would be no 3ABN. 28:29 So we thank you for your love and your prayers 28:31 and your financial support. 28:33 And we want you to know that we love you. 28:35 We're here to support you, to pray for you. 28:37 Thank you for those who write in so often, 28:40 everyday, whether it's the emails, 28:42 whether it's phone calls, 28:43 whether it's letters and you say, 28:45 you know, pray for me, 28:46 I have this need, I have that need. 28:47 I've signed a lot of letters today. 28:49 And no telling how many Greg and Jill, 28:50 in each department you all are signing 28:53 and the pastors of people letting them know that, 28:55 yes, we care about you, we're here for you, 28:58 and we're part of the family of God. 29:00 All of us, that's what we are. 29:01 Yvonne, we're just part of the family of God. 29:04 And the family of God is gonna get bigger and bigger, 29:06 it's gonna crescendo till Jesus comes 29:08 if we're doing our part. 29:10 So we want to make sure that we are 29:12 because to me there's such a blessing, 29:15 and this time of the year 29:16 when the world is willing to hear about Jesus, 29:19 we need to be out there, 29:21 you know, as I mentioned almost every program, 29:23 somebody says, "Well, 29:24 I don't like the word Christmas, 29:26 you shouldn't use the word Christmas." 29:27 We used to put holiday programs years ago 29:30 because people said, "Well, you shouldn't say Christmas, 29:32 Christ wasn't born." 29:34 And we know that on December 25th. 29:36 So we'd say, you know, "Holiday programs." 29:38 But then all of sudden, 29:39 everybody in the world started saying, 29:41 "Let's take Christmas out 29:42 and call them holiday programs." 29:43 So then we said, "No, we're gonna do the opposite. 29:45 We're gonna go back into Christmas programs 29:48 'cause at least it's pointing to Jesus 29:51 and not just a holiday." 29:52 That's right. 29:53 So He is the reason for the season. 29:55 That's right. Amen. 29:58 I think it's time for Celestine to sing a little. 30:00 Oh, good. All right. 30:02 I'm looking forward to it, Celestine. 30:03 This is a beautiful song. 30:05 And so, gentlemen, why don't you sit, be seated. 30:08 And this is called breath of heaven 30:11 and it's also known as Mary's song, right? 30:14 So I think you'll do a great job on this. 30:30 I have travelled 30:34 Many moonless nights 30:38 Cold and weary 30:42 With a babe inside 30:46 And I wonder 30:49 What I've done 30:54 Holy Father you have come 31:01 And chosen me now 31:05 To carry your Son 31:14 I am waiting 31:18 In a silent prayer 31:22 I am frightened 31:26 By the load I bear 31:30 In a world as cold 31:33 As stone 31:38 Must I walk this path alone? 31:44 Be with me now 31:48 Be with me now 31:54 Breath of Heaven 31:58 Hold me together 32:01 Be forever near me 32:06 Breath of Heaven 32:10 Breath of Heaven 32:13 Lighten my darkness 32:16 Pour over me your holiness 32:20 For you are holy 32:26 Breath of Heaven Breath of Heaven 32:34 Do you wander 32:38 As you watch my face 32:42 If a wiser one 32:46 Should have had my place 32:50 But I offer 32:52 All I am 32:57 For the mercy of your plan 33:03 Help me be strong 33:07 Help me be 33:11 Help me 33:17 Breath of Heaven 33:21 Hold me together 33:24 Be forever near me 33:28 Breath of Heaven 33:32 Breath of Heaven 33:35 Lighten my darkness 33:38 Pour over me your holiness 33:42 For you are holy 33:48 Breath of Heaven 33:52 Hold me together 33:55 Be forever near me 33:58 Breath of Heaven 34:02 Breath of Heaven 34:06 Lighten my darkness 34:09 Pour over me your holiness 34:12 For you are holy 34:18 Breath of Heaven 34:24 Breath of Heaven 34:30 Breath of Heaven 34:38 Amen. 34:40 Beautiful. 34:41 That was something you must pull. 34:42 Oh, heaven's nice. 34:44 Now you girls didn't really plan that, did you? 34:46 No, we did not. 34:48 We kind of sure couldn't tell it. 34:49 It was an honor to sing with you, Yvonne. 34:52 Oh, my goodness. That was a blessing. 34:53 Thank you. 34:55 Sounded great, sounded beautiful. 34:57 Wonderful song for female voices. 34:59 Yes. 35:00 It is Mary's, it's not Joseph's, 35:02 that's why we sat down. 35:06 That's true. All right. 35:08 Why don't we do something to folks, 35:09 we know you'll know this at home. 35:11 Can we do like Silent Night? 35:12 Okay. Yeah, let's do. 35:14 This is a good key for you. 35:17 Between all of us, 35:18 it will a good key for somebody. 35:22 Right. 35:30 Silent night, 35:34 Holy night 35:38 All is calm, 35:42 All is bright 35:46 Round yon Virgin 35:50 Mother and Child 35:54 Holy infant 35:58 So tender and mild 36:02 Sleep in heavenly 36:07 Peace 36:11 Sleep in heavenly 36:15 Peace 36:19 Silent night, 36:23 Holy night! 36:27 Shepherds quake 36:31 At the sight 36:35 Glories stream 36:38 From heaven afar 36:43 Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia 36:49 Christ the Savior is born 36:51 Christ the Savior is 36:55 Born 36:59 Sing with us. 37:00 Christ the Savior is born 37:04 One more verse. 37:07 Silent night, 37:12 Holy night 37:16 Son of God, 37:20 Love's pure light 37:24 Radiant beams 37:28 From Thy holy face 37:33 With the dawn 37:36 Of redeeming grace 37:41 Jesus Lord, 37:44 At Thy birth 37:50 Jesus Lord, 37:53 At Thy birth 38:01 Amen. 38:02 I have no idea how long ago, I know it's an old, old song, 38:06 but one of the most beautiful. 38:07 Again, it seems like, every song we're singing, 38:10 we say, wow, that's one of the most beautiful. 38:12 But what an incredible, incredible song 38:16 written many, many years ago, 38:19 thinking about silent night, holy night. 38:22 And you think about, you picture 38:24 that manger you were talking about earlier. 38:26 You picture the inn 38:28 and then no room even in the inn. 38:30 And I'm sure it wasn't much. 38:32 And then they said, well, all we have is a stable. 38:35 I mean, lot of people, if you live on the farm, 38:38 you live out in the country like we do, 38:40 you know what a stable is. 38:41 And then they said, well, you got to live, 38:43 go out there that maybe, 38:45 at that time it maybe an oxen, it maybe cattle, 38:48 it could be, you know, whatever out there, sheep. 38:51 Yeah, mice for sure. 38:53 Yeah. 38:55 But, you know, the fact hit, you go out there, 38:58 and that's where the Son of God chose, 39:00 that is no accident. 39:02 That is no accident, chose to be born there. 39:06 That's right. 39:07 Chose to be born there. 39:08 We may have to write a song 39:10 'cause if there's not one already, 39:11 chose to be born there. 39:13 Wow. 39:14 Because we can't say, well, you know, He had an advantage. 39:18 Jesus on earth, He was born to wealthy family 39:20 and got a great education, and He did all of this. 39:23 No, no. 39:24 And you said while ago, 39:26 He got in human flesh, in human skin. 39:28 So He said, "You know, 39:30 I'm gonna come down to this earth, 39:32 and I'm gonna live on this earth." 39:34 The Godhead planned this. 39:35 This is no accident. That's right. 39:37 So people say, well, and the Bible says, 39:40 "For God so loved the world." 39:41 But the Godhead's came up with the plan of salvation 39:45 where Jesus came to this earth 39:47 born in very and as humble as you can be born, 39:52 and lived a life 39:54 that most of us would not want to live. 39:57 That's right. 39:58 And then suffered everything you can think of, 40:01 from literal, physical whippings, beatings, 40:05 crown of thorn, pierced inside, all of these things. 40:10 They said, "Well, they took His life, 40:12 they killed Him." 40:13 No, they didn't. 40:14 His love that held Jesus to the cross. 40:16 That's right. 40:17 The nails didn't held Jesus, hold Jesus to the cross, 40:19 it wasn't nails, it was His love for fallen man. 40:22 So when I hear silent night, holy night. 40:25 Got to go back to thinking about how He was born 40:29 and then you think about Him on the cross 40:34 sweating great drops of blood 40:36 even the night before 40:38 when He was in the Garden of Gethsemane, 40:40 carrying the sins of the world. 40:44 And then, "Father, forgive them, 40:46 for they know not what they do." 40:48 I mean, think of that, 40:50 when He could have called 10,000 angels. 40:53 Could have called million angels 40:54 if He wanted, right? 40:56 Could have called all of heaven, 40:57 but He didn't need it, 40:59 He chose to say, "This is what I want to do. 41:03 I want to show My love." 41:05 Not just talk about it, I wanna show My love. 41:07 Now, rested in the tomb over the Sabbath, 41:12 Sunday morning, 41:13 early in the morning, guess what? 41:18 The tomb was empty. That's right. 41:19 Jesus is risen from the tomb. 41:21 Mary and other Mary came and said, 41:23 you know, He said, "Touch Me not, 41:25 I've not yet ascended to My Father." 41:26 They didn't even know who He was. 41:28 Couldn't comprehend it, 41:29 the disciples were hiding for fear. 41:31 You know they didn't know what was going on, Jesus knew. 41:34 Jesus knew, He had it all planned. 41:36 It's all planned. 41:38 Now, few days later, we'll fast forward. 41:41 He's ever interceding at the right hand 41:43 of the Father right now for you and me. 41:45 Nothing that you have done in your life is so bad, 41:48 God won't forgive it. 41:50 You just say, "Lord, please forgive me for my sins." 41:53 He's faithful and just to forgive us 41:54 from our sins and cleanse us 41:56 from some of our unrighteousness. 41:58 All. 41:59 Oh, all right, thank you for the correction, 42:01 all of our unrighteousness. 42:02 Aren't we glad about that? 42:04 Aren't you glad about that? 42:05 That's literally all we have to do. 42:07 Once we come to the foot of the cross, 42:09 we confess our sins, He forgives us. 42:12 All He says is, "Go and tell what I've done for you." 42:14 Your personal testimony is your greatest asset, 42:18 that you have to share the Word of God. 42:20 Nobody can tell you that, oh, well, God can't do this. 42:23 The Lord didn't do this. 42:24 And yet, how did they know? 42:26 It's between you and God. 42:27 So what the Lord has done for you, 42:30 when you share that, that brings hope 42:34 and a light to a lost and dying world. 42:36 That's what we are to be. 42:37 Let Jesus work in us and through us and say, 42:41 Lord, just make me a vessel of honor. 42:43 I'm not perfect, I never will be, 42:45 neither you by the way. 42:46 So if you're watching this, none of us are. 42:49 But let us be vessels of honor for You. 42:53 And then we just simply go and tell what He's done. 42:55 Soon and very soon, 42:57 and I believe now more than ever before 43:00 in the last few years, in the last few months, 43:03 the signs of the times. 43:04 We have to be totally our eyes shut, 43:08 not wanting to hear 43:10 if we don't see the things around us 43:12 is fulfilling, Pastor. 43:14 The literally the end-time prophetic events 43:17 is spoken of, 43:18 Daniel and Revelation right now. 43:20 Jesus is coming very soon. 43:22 Where are you gonna be? 43:23 When He comes back in the clouds of glory, 43:25 you're gonna be looking up and say, "Lo, 43:27 this is our God whom we've waited for. 43:29 He's come to save us." 43:30 Or we're gonna run for the rocks and mountains. 43:33 You know, Danny, you said something 43:34 that was interesting. 43:35 When Jesus was born, it was a silent night. 43:38 No one knew. Come on. 43:39 And He didn't say a word. There you go. 43:41 When He was on His way to the cross, 43:44 the Bible says He was led as the lamb to the slaughter, 43:47 yet He opened not His mouth, another silent moment. 43:50 Not a numb, mumbling words. 43:52 But David the Psalmist says, "When He comes back, 43:54 our Lord shall come and shall not keep silent." 43:57 All right. 43:58 So when, I'm looking forward to the day 43:59 when Jesus opens His mouth to declare 44:02 that He alone is worthy, 44:04 and because of His shed blood because of Calvary, 44:07 we can all be a part of that. 44:09 So praise God for that silent night. 44:11 And it teaches me there's a time to be quiet, 44:13 there's a time to speak. 44:15 When the Lord speaks, 44:16 He's not just going to shake the heavens, 44:18 He's going to shake the earth also. 44:20 What a glorious day when Jesus comes again. 44:22 What are we gonna do next? 44:23 You know, I want to sing a song about, 44:25 you know, a lot of people 44:26 that are going through this time of year, 44:28 they are facing silent nights. 44:30 You know, when you pray, and the heavens are silent? 44:32 Yes. 44:34 And I want to encourage the viewers. 44:35 Yeah. 44:36 I'm going to sing, so you'll be seated. 44:38 Listen to this, 44:39 because this has got such a great message to it. 44:41 I love the words of this. 44:43 And if you are facing a situation 44:47 that you've been praying about 44:49 and you don't hear God answering a prayer, 44:53 I would encourage you to hold on 44:56 because God is faithful. 45:00 All is calm and all is bright 45:07 Everywhere but in your heart tonight 45:13 They're singing carols of joy and peace 45:20 But you feel too far gone 45:23 And too far out of reach 45:29 Somewhere in your silent night 45:35 Heaven hears the song 45:38 Your broken heart has cried 45:42 Hope is here, just lift your head 45:47 For love has come to find you 45:52 Somewhere in your silent night 46:02 From heaven's height to manger low 46:09 There is no distance 46:11 The Prince of Peace won't go 46:15 From manger low 46:19 To Calvary's hill 46:23 When your pain runs deep 46:25 His love runs deeper still 46:30 He has always loved you, child 46:33 And He always will 46:38 Somewhere in your silent night 46:43 Heaven hears the song 46:46 Your broken heart has cried 46:50 Hope is here, just lift your head 46:54 For love has come to find you 46:58 Somewhere in your silent night 47:07 Oh, lift your head 47:11 Lift your heart 47:15 Emmanuel will meet you where you are 47:20 He knows your hurt 47:23 He knows your name 47:28 And you're the very reason 47:31 That He came 47:39 Somewhere in your silent night 47:45 Heaven hears the song 47:48 Your broken heart has cried 47:53 Hope is here, just lift your head 47:57 For love has come to find you 48:02 Somewhere in your silent night 48:12 Love will find you 48:20 Love will find you 48:29 Amen. Amen. 48:31 Beautiful. That was beautiful. 48:35 Just think about Bethlehem morning. 48:38 When Jesus was born, how quiet the setting was. 48:43 But then think about Jerusalem, that's going to replace 48:47 that Bethlehem morning. 48:51 Lift up your hand 48:55 Don't you mourn 48:59 His hand is stretched out still 49:05 For unto us 49:09 A Child is born 49:13 His promise to fulfill 49:21 Jerusalem! 49:28 He cried for you 49:36 He did not come to you 49:41 In vain 49:49 His open arms 49:55 Are open wide for you 50:05 And He will come 50:08 He will come again 50:15 Bethlehem 50:18 Morning 50:23 Is more than 50:24 Just a memory 50:30 For the Child 50:32 That was born there 50:37 Has come to set us free 50:44 Bethlehem sunrise 50:51 I can see it 50:53 In your eyes 50:58 For the Child 51:00 That was born there 51:06 His kingdom never dies 51:10 Peace on earth, 51:14 good will to men 51:23 His star 51:28 Will never grow dim 51:34 And it's a brand 51:39 New song 51:42 For the New Jerusalem 51:50 And we, and we will reign 51:55 We will reign with Him 52:02 Bethlehem 52:05 Morning 52:10 It is more than 52:12 Just a memory 52:17 For the Child 52:19 That was born there 52:24 Has come to set us free 52:31 Bethlehem 52:34 Sunrise 52:38 I can see it in your eyes 52:48 For the Child that was born there 52:54 He is the king of kings 52:59 And the Lord of lords 53:04 And He will come 53:11 Again 53:25 Amen. 53:27 Amen. Amen. 53:34 As much is Christmas is about the birth of Christ, 53:38 I love that it's really about us. 53:42 And I don't mean to be selfish about it, 53:44 but we're the reason that He came. 53:46 That's right. Okay. 53:47 And so, that's what a wonderful thing 53:49 that we can celebrate together that we're the very reason. 53:53 Amen. 53:55 Celestine, you gonna do this? 53:56 Yeah, I think you can do this. 53:57 That's right. Let's do it. 54:11 As little children 54:13 We would dream of Christmas morn 54:17 And all the gifts and toys 54:21 We knew we'd find 54:24 But we never realized 54:28 A baby born one blessed night 54:33 Gave us the greatest gift 54:37 Of our lives 54:43 We are the reason 54:46 That He gave His life 54:50 We are the reason 54:53 That He suffered and died 54:57 To a world that was lost 55:00 He gave all He could give 55:05 To show us the reason to live 55:11 I finally found my reason for living 55:17 It's in giving every part of my heart 55:22 To Him 55:25 In all that I do every word that I say 55:31 I'll be giving my all 55:34 Just for Him 55:38 For Him 55:43 We are the reason that He gave His life 55:50 We are the reason that He suffered and died 55:56 To a world that was lost 55:59 He gave all He could give 56:03 To show us the reason 56:06 To live 56:10 He is my reason 56:13 To live 56:21 Praise the Lord. Amen. 56:23 He is the reason to live. Amen. 56:25 We are reason for Him, and He's our reason to live, 56:29 to know we have hope for the future. 56:31 That's right. 56:33 Can you imagine getting out of this earth 56:34 as messed up as it is, 56:36 and living with Him, no more sickness, no more pain, 56:38 no more sorrow, no more death. 56:41 Sounds unreal. 56:42 If it sounds unreal, it is in this earth. 56:45 But eye have not seen nor ear heard, 56:47 neither has it entered into the heart of man 56:49 that things that God has prepared for them. 56:51 So by faith, we go forward, just like Hebrews 11 today, 56:56 we go, by faith we gonna see afar. 56:58 We're strangers, sojourners, 57:00 but soon, very soon we won't call it home. 57:03 We gonna say, well, we're home. 57:05 Amen. Amen. 57:06 Home for eternity. 57:08 Home at last, absolutely. 57:09 Listen, our time is all gone for today. 57:11 I can't believe that it went as quickly. 57:13 Right. Thank you, Celestine, Tim. 57:16 John, Yvonne, for being here. 57:17 Thank you for being here with us. 57:20 We appreciate it. We love you very much. 57:22 But I have to say this our time is all gone. 57:24 So until we see you next time, 57:25 may the Lord richly bless you abundantly 57:27 more than you could ever ask or think. |
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