Worship At Home – Sermon Message “A Simple New Year’s Resolution” – A simple new year’s resolution begins by being good to yourself, being to others being good to go, and finally being good for something. If you aim at nothing, you will be sure to hit it.
REV. CAPT. DR. JOHN S. NILES MSM Sermon Preached at Stouffville United Church Fifth in the Series “A Christmas Carol”…
“The Ghost of Christmas Present”
In the Greek, the word “encourage” means “to call to one’s side, to comfort, to console, to strengthen, to uplift.” That is what Elizabeth was doing not only for Mary but for all of us. Christmas is about being a channel of blessing and a catalyst of hope.
Like the Ghost of Christmas past who visited Scrooge; that messenger
Gabriel sought to shed light on the events of Mary’s life and offer her God’s peace;
and to also offer God’s promise. “You have found favor with God…You will be
with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.
The Ghost of Christmas Past – Third Week of Advent – December 12, 2021 – There was a promise of a brighter future Scrooge just as there was for
Mary and for us; but first Mary had to get past her fears.
“The Scrooge That Lurks Within Us All” – because we are concern about what we can get, instead of what we can give….Christmas reminds us to look outward instead of inward.
