A Christmas Carol - Brighton Community Church

1. O Holy Night - A Christmas Carol

November 27, 2022 • Senior Pastor Wang Tiak Kweng

The carol O Holy Night is so popular that it has been called the national anthem of Christmas, and yet, did you know that it was once banned by the church? In today’s message, Pastor Tiak will tell us more about the story behind this fascinating song, and also examine the biblical concepts that form the basis of its stirring lyrics.

2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

December 4, 2022 • Pastor Tammie Chng

The writer for Hark! The Herald Angels Sing was inspired by the sounds of London church bells while walking to church on Christmas Day and his original opening line was “hark, how the heaven rings”. Even though the song went through various adaptations over the years, the essence of its lyrics has not. Find out what the angels are singing about in this message.

3. O Little Town of Bethlehem

December 11, 2022 • Odette Tan

"O little town of Bethlehem" was originally written for children in the 19th Century but was quickly found to be popular among many and eventually sung all around the world. It's lyrics paint a beautiful image of the night when Christ was born and it teaches us important lessons as well. Find out what this carol is about as we unpack it in this sermon.

4. Joy to the World

December 18, 2022 • Pastor Koh Wee Kiat

Even though Joy To The World has become one of the greatest Christmas carols of all time, interestingly it was not originally written for Christmas. The song not only speaks of Christmas, the Christ who has come, but it also points us to the King who is coming again and the joy he is bringing to this world. Let’s discover how you can receive this joy this Christmas!