Dec 18, 2016
O Holy Night- Redemptive Worship
By: Russ Brechbiel
Series: The Songs of Advent
A priest, an atheist and a Jewish composer 'walk into a bar'... and out comes one of the most beautiful and beloved Christmas Carols of all time. However, it almost didn't survive, at least there were those that wanted to remove the song from the Church forever because of who wrote it. The song was redeemed and has stood the test of time. Its theme of redemption, that in the message of Christmas our "Souls feel their worth," reminds us that the theme of human history is redemption, God redeeming the world through Christ. We are then called to "redeem" the time, to make the most of every opportunity to be a channel of love, a message truth, and light in the darkness.
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- Dec 18, 2016O Holy Night- Redemptive Worship
Dec 18, 2016O Holy Night- Redemptive WorshipBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Songs of AdventA priest, an atheist and a Jewish composer 'walk into a bar'... and out comes one of the most beautiful and beloved Christmas Carols of all time. However, it almost didn't survive, at least there were those that wanted to remove the song from the Church forever because of who wrote it. The song was redeemed and has stood the test of time. Its theme of redemption, that in the message of Christmas our "Souls feel their worth," reminds us that the theme of human history is redemption, God redeeming the world through Christ. We are then called to "redeem" the time, to make the most of every opportunity to be a channel of love, a message truth, and light in the darkness.
- Dec 11, 2016Silent Night- Simplicity in Worship
Dec 11, 2016Silent Night- Simplicity in WorshipBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Songs of AdventBorn out of necessity, as the organ in a small Austrian church was broken on Christmas Eve, the simplicity of this most beloved Christmas Carol has captured the hearts of millions around the world for 200 years. Simplicity is not only beautiful, it is often essential. What gets in the way of placing Jesus at the top of the priority list? Sometimes we complicate life even with the best of things and intentions, but they distract us away from what is most important. This song encourages us to keep it simple.
- Dec 4, 2016Hark, the Herald Angels Sing- Worship in Truth
Dec 4, 2016Hark, the Herald Angels Sing- Worship in TruthBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Songs of AdventCharles Wesley, alongside of his brother John, were the founders of Methodism and an emphasis on bringing the Word of God to life to produce holiness in the life of believers. Wesley's ability to take the Scriptures and poetically set them to meters that could be sung is only outdone by his ability to succinctly encapsulate the depth of truth that his hymns speak of. Hark the Herald Angels Sing is a treasure trove of theology packaged in a beloved Christmas Carol that reminds us of the truth we rehearse as we worship.
- Nov 27, 2016Joy to the World- A call to authentic worship
Nov 27, 2016Joy to the World- A call to authentic worshipBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Songs of Advent"Joy to the World!" This song was written with no thought to Christmas. So how did it become such a beloved Christmas classic? Who wrote it? Why? And what can we learn from its original intention?
- Oct 30, 2016Our Privilege, Responsibility and Opportunity
Oct 30, 2016Our Privilege, Responsibility and OpportunityBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: The Songs of AdventThis message wraps up our series on Divine Design for Healthy Relationships. As we were designed by God for relationship, He not only desires, but commands that we live in right relationship and in so doing display for those in our lives and all who might see the love, grace and power of God to make those relationships thrive and bring Him glory.