12.24.2023 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

There are far too many significances about Christmas time to be explained in a simple synopsis or even a single sermon. We sum it up as celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. For unbelievers, and sadly, many Christians, this sum means little without knowledge of the whole. In my opinion, as a humble writer of synopses, the most important answer to “What does it mean that Christ (a.k.a. God) was born to a virgin?” is so very well explained in this message by Dr. Ivey. We talk about His birth, burial, and resurrection, but His birth alone already changed so much. I pray you set aside time for this one and pay close attention. Dr. Ivey gives us a lot in a short amount of time. As you share with others your gospel story of how Christ coming into your heart changed your life, you can add bits of how Christ coming to Earth changed the world. Matthew 1:18-25 All songs used with permission. CCLI Copyright License number: 960943 Streaming Plus License number: 21002909 CCS PM License: 14594 CCS WC License: 14594 Some of our licenses don't permit us to show lyrics in a live stream. We apologize for any inconvenience. www.fbchm.org First Baptist Church of Hope Mills 4621 Cameron Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 00:00 Light Story 01:31 Advent Candle Lighting 01:56 Intro & Welcome 02:43 Pastoral Prayer 03:58 A Note About the Music 04:17 "O Come All Ye Faithful" 06:51 Christine reads Isaiah 9:1-7 09:07 "Angels We Have Heard On High? 10:59 ?O Little Town Of Bethlehem? 13:43 Simeon reads Luke 2:1-14 16:02 ?The First Nowell The Angels Did Say? 19:31 "Mary's Kiss" 24:07 Renee reads John 3:16-21 25:23 "O Holy Night" 30:58 What's Changed - Dr. Robert Ivey 53:04 Preparing to light our candles 56:49 "Silent Night! Holy Night!" 59:44 Benediction 01:00:29 "Joy To The World" 01:02:56 Outro