Christmas Eve 2024 | O Holy Night
The one who came on Christmas morning was like no other. He was not just another human born to another family, but there in that manger lie a King…and not just any king, a Divine King. Join us for Christmas Eve as Pastor Marty Baker takes a look at O Holy Night and the King who […]
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come All Ye Faithful is a classic Christmas carol known and loved by many. But what is it about Christ that makes him worthy of adoration? Join Pastor Marty Baker as he unpacks this Christmas hymn. In its original Latin form, the Christmas carol, O Come All Ye Faithful, was titled Adeste Fideles. It […]
O Little Town of Bethlehem
How could a little town mean so much to a worn out pastor looking for spiritual revitalization on a trip to Israel? Come hear the story of O Little Town of Bethlehem and journey along with us as we continue our Christmas sermon series, Christ In The Carols. Phillips Brooks graduated from Harvard in 1855 […]
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The angels are singing…but why do they sing? What is this good news they tell of? Who is this child that is worthy of glory and honor? Come join us as we take a look at the classic Christmas song Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and take a deeper look at Christ in the Carols. Do angels […]
Go Tell It On The Mountain
When John Wesley Work Jr. took the African American spiritual Go Tell It and transformed it into the Christmas song we know today as Go Tell It On The Mountain, he propagated a powerful message, that the good news of Jesus Christ is something we can’t keep to ourselves. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Luke […]
Christmas Eve 2021 – Silent Night
Joy To The World
Isaac Watts, who was born on July 17, 1674, had several God-given gifts. He learned Latin at four, Greek at nine, French at ten, and Hebrew at thirteen. Can you say, wow?! In his lifetime he became not just an amazing student of the Bible, but a powerful preacher and teacher as well. As a […]
What Child Is This?
By the world’s standards, William Chatterton Dix was just an obscure nobody. He enjoyed reading and studying poets, classical literature, and writing his own poetry. Why did he get into poetry? He developed a love for it because his father loved it and encouraged his son to follow in his footsteps. His father went so […]
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
In 2010 my Christmas series focused on the biblical theology behind some of the favorite Christmas carols. Digging into the meaning of the lyrics of these memorable musical numbers was so enlightening and challenging, I thought it wise to circle back this holy season and delve into additional pieces we hold dear. Not only will […]
