Dayspring Fellowship Podcasts
Episodes
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Invisible Dad
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
December 23 & 24, 2017
Invisible DadWhat Child is This? - Part 4
What Child is this, who laid to rest,On Mary's lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;Haste, haste to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary. Why lies He in such mean estate,Where ox and ass are feeding?Good Christians, fear, for sinners here,The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spears shall pierce Him through,The cross He bore for me, for you.Hail, hail the Word made flesh,The Babe, the Son of Mary. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,Come, peasant, king, to own Him.The King of Kings salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Raise, raise a song on high,The virgin sings her lullaby.Joy, joy for Christ is born,The Babe, the Son of Mary.
These lyrics of the famous Christmas carol, “What Child Is This?” were written in 1865 by Englishman William Chatterton Dix. Throughout the various stanzas, the song poses an important question, well worth our pondering: who is this baby in the Bethlehem manger? It is interesting to note the characters mentioned overtly such as the Christ child, His mother, Mary, shepherds, angels and even two forms of feeding livestock. While not specifically named, the recognizable actions of the wise men are referenced as the ones who brought their well-known gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh. All the characters normally present in a Nativity are accounted for and in place, except one. Do you notice who is missing from the stable scene roll call, either by name or by referenced action? In this message we learn about the invisible dad, Joseph, and his role in Jesus’ story.- Pastor Chris
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Pondering the Advent
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
December 16 & 17, 2017
Pondering the AdventWhat Child is This? - Part 3
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:34-35
What makes Mary a model of faith is not only her willing submission to God's will, but the way she treasured and pondered the revelations about Jesus. Mary’s ponderings serve as a model for us; we desperately need to consider the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. Mary’s life was not easy before or after her encounter with an angel. She would have many more opportunities for questioning and pondering the life of Jesus. Yet, in her encounter with God’s announcement, Mary found favor with God. Like her, we find favor with God when we respond with searching questions, deep ponderings, and obedient submission.
- Pastor John
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Heaven Revealed
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
December 9 & 10, 2017Heaven RevealedWhat Child is This? - Part 2
Ever since His birth, men and women have been seeking the answer to life’s greatest question, “What Child Is This?” We could undertake no greater journey than the one that leads us to the answer. The wise men of old followed a star on their journey, and allowed the answer to change them. We may not have a star to follow this Christmas, but maybe we can learn something from their perspective. - Pastor Chris
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Heaven Revealed
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
December 2 & 3, 2017Heaven RevealedWhat Child is This? - Part 1
This weekend we enter the season of Advent with a series called What Child is This? The term advent is a version of the Latin word meaning "coming." Many Christian churches take the month of December to focus and prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Many of us grew up thinking the story of Advent began in a manger. But the story began in a Garden. Amid the darkness, God spoke a word of hope: a Savior would come, born of a woman, to defeat the enemy and deliver God’s people (Genesis 3:15). This is a great time for us to consider the greatest question ever asked…what child is this? It’s a question asked by kings, magi, shepherds, and Roman rulers long ago. It’s a question we must answer as well. Let’s turn to the pages of Scripture to discover what heaven revealed long ago about His long awaited birth; truths so amazing our lives can be transformed for time and eternity.Pastor John