Mary Christmas
FAITH Worship (12/24/2023): "Time Out and Treasure" (Series: Mary Christmas)
December 24, 2023 • Pastor Tim Byer • Luke 2:28–35
Mary was a thinker. After the story was conveyed by the shepherds to both Mary and Joseph, all were in celebratory amazement ... all except for Mary who sat pondering, treasuring, meditating, and worshiping. Let's think about life and what God is doing, like Mary.
FAITH Worship (12/17/2023): "A Pierced Soul" (Series: Mary Christmas)
December 17, 2023 • Pastor Tim Byer • Luke 2:28–35
There was an eclectic man in Jerusalem named Simeon. His joy in holding the baby boy Jesus was immense, but amid his celebration, he stopped briefly to give Mary a terrifying word: "A sword will pierce your soul". What kind of a thing is that to say to a new mother? But, for Mary, it was her exact journey and road ahead.
FAITH Worship (12/10/2023): "Magnificat" (Series: Mary Christmas)
December 10, 2023 • Pastor Tim Byer • Luke 1:39–55
Mary and Elizabeth sit down in a quiet room to catch up on life. The Holy Spirit envelopes them both and we see an incredible conversation. Mary's portion is a true gift of an impactful sermon/song/prayer that has blessed its readers for 2000 years.
FAITH Worship (12/3/2023): "Let's Roll!!" (Series: Mary Christmas)
December 3, 2023 • Pastor Tim Byer • Luke 1:5–38
Catholics nearly deify the "mother Mary". Protestants have swung too hard in normalizing her. Was she divine? No. Was she an unbelievably courageous person who can be an aspiration to even the best of us today? Absolutely. May we all be more like Mary.