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Christmas Tidings: The Real Christmas Story

All over the world, Christmas will be celebrated this December 25th. We open our presents under our decorated Christmas Trees. We spend time with family and friends as we celebrate this festive holiday. But as we celebrate and partake in this joyous season, do we truly know what we are celebrating? Do we truly know and understand the real meaning of Christmas? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he brings his eye-opening Christmas message, Christmas Tidings: The Real Christmas Story.

Luke 2:1–20
Romans 3:23
Hebrews 4:15b
Galatians 2:20
John 14:26
Ephesians 4:31
John 3:16
John 7:37b–38
Revelation 22:17

The Real Christmas Story

The Birth of Jesus Christ

1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Luke 2:1-7

The Shepherds and the Angels

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Luke 2:8-20

What’s the real meaning of Christmas?

The real meaning of Christmas isn’t about Santa, presents, or even spending time with your family. The real meaning of Christmas, the true Christmas story, is the story of God setting aside His Godliness to become man so that He could save anyone who would humble themselves before Him.

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Christmas Tidings: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Jesus came to save mankind 2000 years ago, but there was no room for Him in the inn. Because of this, He was born in a stable and laid in a manger. We often look at the Nativity scene as something beautiful and wonderful, but was it? Was the manger scene a beautiful sight to behold? Have we completely lost sight of the significance of the manger scene? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he brings the powerful message, Christmas Tidings: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room.

Luke 2:7
John 1:2–3
Matthew 20:28
1 Timothy 2:5–6
Revelation 3:20
John 15

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

2,000 years ago, there was no room for Christ in the inn. 2,000 years later, there’s not even room for Christ in our schools, government, and country. Is there at least room for Jesus in your heart?

Jesus’ account of Every Heart to Prepare Him Room

20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20

Paul’s account of Every Heart to Prepare Him Room

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:14-19

When you make room in your heart for Christ, He not only comes in, He gives you the strength you need to overcome all obstacles in your path. Christ changes us so that we might become more and more like Him. Let every heart prepare Him room that we might all be saved.

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“Guilty” by The Newsboys

When did it become breaking a rule
To say your name out loud in school
When your name’s the only one that sets us free?
When did it become incorrect
To speak the truth about life and death
When your life gave us all eternity?

Even if it gets me convicted
I’ll be on my knees with my hands lifted

If serving you’s against the law of man
If living out my faith in you is banned
Then I’ll stand right before the jury

If saying “I believe” is out of line
If I’m judged ’cause I’m gonna give my life
To show the world the love that fills me
Then I wanna be guilty

I’ll rise up and honor you
I’ll testify to the good you do
‘Cause your grace and your mercy have overtaken me

So even if it gets me convicted
I’ll be on my knees with my hands lifted

If serving you’s against the law of man
If living out my faith in you is banned
Then I’ll stand right before the jury

If saying “I believe” is out of line
If I’m judged ’cause I’m gonna give my life
To show the world the love that fills me

Then I wanna be guilty by association
Guilty of being a voice proclaiming
Your ways, your truth, your life
I’ll pay the price to be your light

If serving you’s against the law of man
If living out my faith in you is banned
Then I’ll stand right before the jury

If saying “I believe” is out of line
If I’m judged ’cause I’m gonna give my life
To show the world the love that fills me

Then I wanna be guilty by association
Guilty of being a voice proclaiming
Your ways, your truth, your life
I’ll pay the price to be your light

Oh, I wanna be guilty

“While You Were Sleeping (Original Christmas Version)” by Casting Crowns

Oh little town of Bethlehem
Looks like another silent night
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
A giant star lights up the sky
And while you’re lying in the dark
There shines an everlasting light
For the King has left His throne
And is sleeping in a manger tonight, tonight

Oh Bethlehem, what you have missed while you were sleeping
For God became a man
And stepped into your world today
Oh Bethlehem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping

Mary shivers in the cold
Trying to keep the Savior warm
Born among the animals wrapped in dirty rags
Because there was no room for Him in the world He came to save

Oh Bethlehem, what you have missed while you were sleeping
For God became a man
And stepped into your world today
Oh Bethlehem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping

United States of America
Looks like another silent night
As we’re sung to sleep by philosophies
That save the trees and kill the children
And while we’re lying in the dark
There’s a shout heard ‘cross the eastern sky
For the Bridegroom has returned
And has carried His bride away in the night
In the night

America, what will we miss while we are sleeping
Will Jesus come again
And leave us slumbering where we lay
America, will we go down in history
As a nation with no room for its King
Will we be sleeping
Will we be sleeping

United States of America
Looks like another silent night

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Christmas Tidings: Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us A Son Is Given

The birth of Christ is so significant that we built our dates around it with B.C. and A.D. Prophets prophesied the coming of the Messiah. The coming Son of God given to mankind. Isaiah described the birth of Christ Jesus like this, ‘Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,’ in Isaiah 9:6. But what was Isaiah trying to tell us? What was he prophesying about Jesus? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he brings the second part, Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us A Son Is Given, to our five-part series ‘Christmas Tidings.’

Isaiah 9:6-7
Genesis 3:15
John 3:16
Isaiah 7:14–15
Luke 1:46-56
Matthew 1:18
Luke 2:7a
Philippians 2:5–11
John 1:1–5
Isaiah 9:6b-7
Matthew 11:12
John 14:27
Philippians 1:21
Isaiah 9:2
Isaiah 5:20

Christmas Tidings: Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us A Son Is Given

The Birth of Christ

Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us A Son Is Given

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

A son has been given to us by our Everlasting Father. He is God incarnate. He is the prophesied child born 2,000 years ago.

10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!”

Luke 2:10-14

Jesus’ birth was foretold hundreds of years prior to His birth. These tidings of great Christmas joy was brought first to the lowly shepherds by the angels 2,000 years ago. Unto us a child is born, but a son is given. Jesus is the child of Mary, but the Son of Almighty God.

The Purpose of Jesus: A Son Is Given

16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.

John 3:16-17

Jesus’ one purpose for coming to the earth was to be the Son given to all of mankind. Jesus had to be born as a human child so that He could save the world as a man. That’s the meaning of Christmas. That’s Christmas tidings.

Unto us a Child is Born, Unto us a Son is Given

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Christmas Tidings: Joy To The World

Christmas is a time of hope and joy, but it seems almost hopeless in a world filled with pain, sorrow, grief, starvation, and death. Sometimes it feels as if the very joy is being sucked out of our bodies. What is the joy and hope of Christmas? And how do we receive that joy? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he preaches part one, Joy to the World, of his five-part series Christmas Tidings.

Psalms 96:11-12
Psalms 98
Genesis 3:17-18
Luke 2:10-11
Nehemiah 8:10
Psalm 118:24
1 Corinthians 1:13
Isaiah 9:1-5

Christmas Tidings: Joy To The World

10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:10-11

In other words, “Joy to the world, the LORD is come.” Are you overjoyed to hear the good news? It doesn’t just bring happiness because happiness depends on circumstances, and when circumstances change, our happiness changes. Are circumstances changing your level of happiness? Do you get sad, or upset, or even angry when a situation or circumstance arises that you have no control over? Have you given someone else other than God the power to dictate your level of happiness? Then you need to ramp up the joy of the LORD.

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The Act of Being Thankful

How many of us can say that we are grateful for what we have? Now, how many of us can say that we are thankful for what we have? And is there a difference? Does it even matter? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he enlightens us on the importance of thankfulness in his message, The Act of Being Thankful.

Luke 17:11-19
2 Timothy 3:1-2
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Philippians 2:14–16
Ephesians 5:20
1 Chronicles 16:34

The Act of Being Thankful

Why You Should Be Thankful

When we are thankful, we can enter the presence of God.

3 Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! 5 For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100:3-5

When we are thankful, we receive Salvation.

11 Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”

14 When He saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed.

15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him—and he was a Samaritan.17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then He said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

Luke 17:11-19

The leper was already healed. It was because of his thankfulness that he received spiritual healing, redemption, Salvation.

How to Be More Thankful

Reverend Kenny Yates said, in his message, that there are four ways to maintain an atmosphere or attitude of thankfulness.

Say thank you at all times and for everything

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Do not complain or grumble

14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Philippians 2:14–16

Identify at least 1 different thing every day that you are thankful for

20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:20

Fake it until you make it.

Even if you don’t feel thankful, pretend to be thankful, say thank you continually.

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34 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!

1 Chronicles 16:34

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The Feast of Tabernacles

The Feast of Tabernacles is the very last feast of the Jewish year. It’s celebrated for seven days, starting five days after the Day of Atonement. Like all feasts, The Feast of Tabernacles is a shadow of things to come, but what? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to this important feast.

Leviticus 23:2
Genesis 1:14-15
Psalms 104:19
Leviticus 23:33-36
Leviticus 23:42–43
1 Thessalonians 4:13–17
Revelation 19:6–8
Matthew 24:31
Mark 13:26-27
Exodus 23:16
Galatians 5:22-23a
Deuteronomy 16:16
Zechariah 14:16–19
Revelation 19:11–16
Leviticus 23:39, 41-42
Revelation 21:1–4

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The Day of Atonement

Once a year, the High Priest would enter into the Holy of Holies and present an offering on the Mercy Seat before the LORD. When Jesus died for our sins on the cross 2,000 years ago, He fulfilled the final and perfect sacrifice. But what exactly does the Day of Atonement have to do with us today? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he connects the past to the present in our latest message, The Day of Atonement.

Leviticus 23:26–32
Ezra 8:21
Isaiah 58:5
Isaiah 58:1
Leviticus 23:1–2, 24, 27
1 Corinthians 13:10 NLT
Philippians 3:12 NLT
Matthew 11:12b
Leviticus 16:3–10
Leviticus 16:17
Philippians 2:6–8
Leviticus 16:5-6
Leviticus 4:3
Leviticus 7-8
Isaiah 34:14 LEB
Leviticus 16:9
Leviticus 16:2
Luke 4:18–21
Leviticus 25:8–17
Hebrews 4:16
James 5:16
1 John 5:14–15
Mark 11:24
Zechariah 11:1

The Feasts of The LORD

The Day of Atonement

26 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 27 “Now on the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be for you a time of holy convocation, and you shall afflict yourselves and present a food offering to the Lord. 28 And you shall not do any work on that very day, for it is a Day of Atonement, to make atonement for you before the Lord your God. 29 For whoever is not afflicted on that very day shall be cut off from his people. 30 And whoever does any work on that very day, that person I will destroy from among his people. 31 You shall not do any work. It is a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwelling places. 32 It shall be to you a Sabbath of solemn rest, and you shall afflict yourselves. On the ninth day of the month beginning at evening, from evening to evening shall you keep your Sabbath.”

Leviticus 23:26-32

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Feast of Trumpets

The Old Testament is filled with foreshadowing, types, prototypes, and symbolism. The Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Booths, the Feast of Unleavened Bread all were shadows of things to come. The Feast of Trumpets is also a shadow of things to come, but what? Join Reverend Kenny Yates in his latest message, Feast of Trumpets, as he reveals the importance of this hidden day.

Deuteronomy 16:16-17
Leviticus 23:23-25
Exodus 12:1-2
Joel 2:1
Numbers 10:1-10
1 Corinthians 15:51-53
Hebrews 4:8-9
Matthew 24:37-44

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Father Where Are You?

Father absence has become more and more prevalent and normal in today’s culture. We’re taught through the media, culture, and our government that fathers aren’t necessary and are replaceable. But what does the Bible say about the role of a father in the home? Does the Bible say whether fathers are important in a child’s life? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he shares biblical truth coupled with statistics in his eye-opening Father’s Day message, Father Where Are You?

Ephesians 6:1-4 (NIV)
Colossians 3:20-21 (ESV)
Genesis 31:42 (NIV)
Genesis 31:52-53 (NIV)
2 Corinthians 6:18
Hebrews 12:6-11 (NIV)
Proverbs 13:24

Father Where Are You?

How To Be a Good Father

Correct and Lead Your Children in Love

4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:4

Whether you realize it or not, fathers, you are to discipline, instruct, correct, and lead your children. You are the head of your household, it’s up to you to be the disciplinarian, as our Heavenly Father disciplines us, His children.

Statistics of Fatherless Children

    • Fatherless children are 100-200% more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems according to the National Center on Health Statistics
    • Fatherless sons are 300% more likely to be incarcerated in state juvenile institutions
    • Fatherless daughters are 164% more likely to give birth to an illegitimate child
    • 71% of pregnant teens are from fatherless homes
    • Fatherless daughters are 92% more likely to fail in their own marriages
    • Fatherless men are 35% more likely to experience marital failure
    • 90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes
    • 75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers are from fatherless homes
    • Children from father absent homes make up 63% of youth suicides
    • 85% of children who exhibit anti-social behavior disorders are from fatherless homes
    • 72% of adolescent murderers grew up in fatherless homes
    • Fatherless sons are more than twice as likely to engage in some kind of criminal activity
    • Fatherless daughters are 53% more likely to get married in their teenage years
    • Fatherless young adults are twice as likely to need psychological help
    • More than 70% of all juveniles in state reform institutions come from fatherless homes
    • 60 percent of America’s rapists came from fatherless homes
    • 70 percent of long-term prison inmates are fatherless

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When the Day of Pentecost Had Fully Come

Acts 2 starts out by stating, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come,” Here’s the scene, all of Jesus’ followers were together in one accord in the Upper Room. Then suddenly the power of the Holy Spirit rushed over them like a rushing wind. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other tongues. So, the question then is why does this matter? Why does it matter that they were all together? What does this have to do with the Day of Pentecost? Join Reverend Kenny Yates as he opens our eyes to the importance of Acts 2 in his message, When the Day of Pentecost Had Fully Come.

Acts 2:1-4
Leviticus 23:9-11
1 Corinthians 15:20-21
Acts 26:23
Leviticus 23:15-17, 20-21
1 Corinthians 1:22
Ephesians 1:13
Acts 8:18
Acts 2:6
Acts 2:5
1 Corinthians 4:20

When the Day of Pentecost Had Fully Come

The Power of the Holy Spirit

The arrival of the Holy Spirit and His power.

1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”

Acts 2:1-13

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