Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2014-four-perspectives/ Sat, 02 May 2026 23:59:56 +0000 en-US © 2026 Wonder Lake Bible Church Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ Wonder Lake Bible Church Wonder Lake Bible Church false https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2016/11/17155159/WLBC-podcast-cover-3000.jpg Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2014-four-perspectives/ No yes d77f6c51-3410-546e-8c74-72f39ac2f530 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Christmas According to Paul https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2014/12/christmas-according-to-paul/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8074 The greatest possible example of humility compels us to humbly serve and care for one another. In part 4 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 2:1-11.

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Four Perspectives…. Luke

God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy.

Four Perspectives…. Matthew

In a fearful world, God is with us… and He is worthy of our worship.

Four Perspectives…. John

Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace.

Four Perspectives…. Paul

Paul and the Incarnation

Commands in Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

  • Unity
  • Love
  • Humility

Example of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)

  • Willful humbling
  • Servant spirit
  • Obedience at all costs
  • Confident expectation

Applying the Text

  • Do you have the mind of Christ?
  • Who can you serve?
]]> The greatest possible example of humility compels us to humbly serve and care for one another. In part 4 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 2:1-11.

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Study Notes

Four Perspectives…. Luke

God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy.

Four Perspectives…. Matthew

In a fearful world, God is with us… and He is worthy of our worship.

Four Perspectives…. John

Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace.

Four Perspectives…. Paul

Paul and the Incarnation

Commands in Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

  • Unity
  • Love
  • Humility

Example of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)

  • Willful humbling
  • Servant spirit
  • Obedience at all costs
  • Confident expectation

Applying the Text

  • Do you have the mind of Christ?
  • Who can you serve?
]]> The greatest possible example of humility compels us to humbly serve and care for one another. In part 4 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 2:1-11.

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Study Notes

Four Perspectives…. Luke

God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy.

Four Perspectives…. Matthew

In a fearful world, God is with us… and He is worthy of our worship.

Four Perspectives…. John

Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace.

Four Perspectives…. Paul

Paul and the Incarnation

Commands in Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

  • Unity
  • Love
  • Humility

Example of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)

  • Willful humbling
  • Servant spirit
  • Obedience at all costs
  • Confident expectation

Applying the Text

  • Do you have the mind of Christ?
  • Who can you serve?
]]> The greatest possible example of humility compels us to humbly serve and care for one another. In part 4 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 2:1-11.

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Study Notes

Four Perspectives…. Luke

God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy.

Four Perspectives…. Matthew

In a fearful world, God is with us… and He is worthy of our worship.

Four Perspectives…. John

Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace.

Four Perspectives…. Paul

Paul and the Incarnation

Commands in Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

  • Unity
  • Love
  • Humility

Example of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)

  • Willful humbling
  • Servant spirit
  • Obedience at all costs
  • Confident expectation

Applying the Text

  • Do you have the mind of Christ?
  • Who can you serve?
]]> false no 46:38 The greatest possible example of humility compels us to humbly serve and care for one another. In part 4 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Philippians 2:1-11.

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Study Notes

Four Perspectives…. Luke

God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy.

Four Perspectives…. Matthew

In a fearful world, God is with us… and He is worthy of our worship.

Four Perspectives…. John

Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace.

Four Perspectives…. Paul

Paul and the Incarnation

Commands in Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

  • Unity
  • Love
  • Humility

Example of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)

  • Willful humbling
  • Servant spirit
  • Obedience at all costs
  • Confident expectation

Applying the Text

  • Do you have the mind of Christ?
  • Who can you serve?
]]> No no Let There Be Light https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2014/12/let-there-be-light/ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 06:00:00 +0000 http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8077 God is the Source of all life and light, and He calls followers of Christ to walk in the light and shine the light. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-5, 1 John 1:5-7, and Matthew 5:14-16.

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Let There Be Light!

Walk in the Light!

Shine the Light!

]]> God is the Source of all life and light, and He calls followers of Christ to walk in the light and shine the light. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-5, 1 John 1:5-7, and Matthew 5:14-16.

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Let There Be Light!

Walk in the Light!

Shine the Light!

]]> God is the Source of all life and light, and He calls followers of Christ to walk in the light and shine the light. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-5, 1 John 1:5-7, and Matthew 5:14-16.

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Let There Be Light!

Walk in the Light!

Shine the Light!

]]> God is the Source of all life and light, and He calls followers of Christ to walk in the light and shine the light. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-5, 1 John 1:5-7, and Matthew 5:14-16.

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Let There Be Light!

Walk in the Light!

Shine the Light!

]]> false no 21:03 God is the Source of all life and light, and He calls followers of Christ to walk in the light and shine the light. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-5, 1 John 1:5-7, and Matthew 5:14-16.

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Let There Be Light!

Walk in the Light!

Shine the Light!

]]> No no Christmas According to John https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2014/12/christmas-according-to-john/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8071 Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace. In part 3 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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The Word…

  • was in the beginning
  • was with God
  • was God
  • created all things
  • was life
  • was light

  • was witnessed to by John
  • was not known by the world
  • was rejected by His own
  • gave the right to become children of God

  • became flesh and dwelt among us
  • is glorious, full of grace and truth
  • has given us grace upon grace
  • has made God known

Applying the Text

  • Are you a child of God?
  • Do you need grace today?
]]> Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace. In part 3 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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The Word…

  • was in the beginning
  • was with God
  • was God
  • created all things
  • was life
  • was light

  • was witnessed to by John
  • was not known by the world
  • was rejected by His own
  • gave the right to become children of God

  • became flesh and dwelt among us
  • is glorious, full of grace and truth
  • has given us grace upon grace
  • has made God known

Applying the Text

  • Are you a child of God?
  • Do you need grace today?
]]> Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace. In part 3 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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Study Notes

The Word…

  • was in the beginning
  • was with God
  • was God
  • created all things
  • was life
  • was light

  • was witnessed to by John
  • was not known by the world
  • was rejected by His own
  • gave the right to become children of God

  • became flesh and dwelt among us
  • is glorious, full of grace and truth
  • has given us grace upon grace
  • has made God known

Applying the Text

  • Are you a child of God?
  • Do you need grace today?
]]> Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace. In part 3 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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Study Notes

The Word…

  • was in the beginning
  • was with God
  • was God
  • created all things
  • was life
  • was light

  • was witnessed to by John
  • was not known by the world
  • was rejected by His own
  • gave the right to become children of God

  • became flesh and dwelt among us
  • is glorious, full of grace and truth
  • has given us grace upon grace
  • has made God known

Applying the Text

  • Are you a child of God?
  • Do you need grace today?
]]> false no 45:01 Jesus is the life and the light who gives all who believe the right to become children of God, objects of grace upon grace. In part 3 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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Study Notes

The Word…

  • was in the beginning
  • was with God
  • was God
  • created all things
  • was life
  • was light

  • was witnessed to by John
  • was not known by the world
  • was rejected by His own
  • gave the right to become children of God

  • became flesh and dwelt among us
  • is glorious, full of grace and truth
  • has given us grace upon grace
  • has made God known

Applying the Text

  • Are you a child of God?
  • Do you need grace today?
]]> No no Christmas According to Matthew https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2014/12/christmas-according-to-matthew/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8073 In a fearful world, God is with us... and He is worthy of our worship. In part 2 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18 – 2:23.

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Story…

The Birth of Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-25)
The Worship of Immanuel (Matthew 2:1-12)
The Flight and Return of Immanuel (Matthew 2:13-23)

Theme…

FEAR

Response…

FAITH

FAITH is expressed in…

  • Obedience
  • Worship

Applying the Text

  • Are you afraid?
  • Is your trust in Immanuel (God with us)?
  • Are you worshiping and obeying Immanuel?
]]> In a fearful world, God is with us... and He is worthy of our worship. In part 2 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18 – 2:23.

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Story…

The Birth of Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-25)
The Worship of Immanuel (Matthew 2:1-12)
The Flight and Return of Immanuel (Matthew 2:13-23)

Theme…

FEAR

Response…

FAITH

FAITH is expressed in…

  • Obedience
  • Worship

Applying the Text

  • Are you afraid?
  • Is your trust in Immanuel (God with us)?
  • Are you worshiping and obeying Immanuel?
]]> In a fearful world, God is with us... and He is worthy of our worship. In part 2 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18 – 2:23.

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Study Notes

Story…

The Birth of Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-25)
The Worship of Immanuel (Matthew 2:1-12)
The Flight and Return of Immanuel (Matthew 2:13-23)

Theme…

FEAR

Response…

FAITH

FAITH is expressed in…

  • Obedience
  • Worship

Applying the Text

  • Are you afraid?
  • Is your trust in Immanuel (God with us)?
  • Are you worshiping and obeying Immanuel?
]]> In a fearful world, God is with us... and He is worthy of our worship. In part 2 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18 – 2:23.

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Study Notes

Story…

The Birth of Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-25)
The Worship of Immanuel (Matthew 2:1-12)
The Flight and Return of Immanuel (Matthew 2:13-23)

Theme…

FEAR

Response…

FAITH

FAITH is expressed in…

  • Obedience
  • Worship

Applying the Text

  • Are you afraid?
  • Is your trust in Immanuel (God with us)?
  • Are you worshiping and obeying Immanuel?
]]> false no 39:44 In a fearful world, God is with us... and He is worthy of our worship. In part 2 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18 – 2:23.

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Study Notes

Story…

The Birth of Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-25)
The Worship of Immanuel (Matthew 2:1-12)
The Flight and Return of Immanuel (Matthew 2:13-23)

Theme…

FEAR

Response…

FAITH

FAITH is expressed in…

  • Obedience
  • Worship

Applying the Text

  • Are you afraid?
  • Is your trust in Immanuel (God with us)?
  • Are you worshiping and obeying Immanuel?
]]> No no Christmas According to Luke https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2014/12/christmas-according-to-luke/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8072 God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy. In part 1 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:26 – 2:40.

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An Unlikely Entrance…

  • preceded by an unusual messenger
  • announced by angels
  • joined with humanity through a virgin birth
  • a sovereignly determined birthplace
  • a humble crib
  • a normal childhood

Unlikely People…

  • a “nobody” couple
  • a “nowhere” town
  • “nobody” messengers

An Unlikely Message…

  • a never-ending kingdom
  • proud people humbled and humble people exalted
  • hungry people filled with good things
  • full people sent away empty
  • good news of great joy
  • a “mixed” blessing

Applying the Text

  • Are you a “nobody” from “nowhere”?
  • Have you believed the good news of great joy?
  • Will you stand for Christ as many oppose Him?
]]> God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy. In part 1 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:26 – 2:40.

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Study Notes

An Unlikely Entrance…

  • preceded by an unusual messenger
  • announced by angels
  • joined with humanity through a virgin birth
  • a sovereignly determined birthplace
  • a humble crib
  • a normal childhood

Unlikely People…

  • a “nobody” couple
  • a “nowhere” town
  • “nobody” messengers

An Unlikely Message…

  • a never-ending kingdom
  • proud people humbled and humble people exalted
  • hungry people filled with good things
  • full people sent away empty
  • good news of great joy
  • a “mixed” blessing

Applying the Text

  • Are you a “nobody” from “nowhere”?
  • Have you believed the good news of great joy?
  • Will you stand for Christ as many oppose Him?
]]> God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy. In part 1 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:26 – 2:40.

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Study Notes

An Unlikely Entrance…

  • preceded by an unusual messenger
  • announced by angels
  • joined with humanity through a virgin birth
  • a sovereignly determined birthplace
  • a humble crib
  • a normal childhood

Unlikely People…

  • a “nobody” couple
  • a “nowhere” town
  • “nobody” messengers

An Unlikely Message…

  • a never-ending kingdom
  • proud people humbled and humble people exalted
  • hungry people filled with good things
  • full people sent away empty
  • good news of great joy
  • a “mixed” blessing

Applying the Text

  • Are you a “nobody” from “nowhere”?
  • Have you believed the good news of great joy?
  • Will you stand for Christ as many oppose Him?
]]> God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy. In part 1 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:26 – 2:40.

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Study Notes

An Unlikely Entrance…

  • preceded by an unusual messenger
  • announced by angels
  • joined with humanity through a virgin birth
  • a sovereignly determined birthplace
  • a humble crib
  • a normal childhood

Unlikely People…

  • a “nobody” couple
  • a “nowhere” town
  • “nobody” messengers

An Unlikely Message…

  • a never-ending kingdom
  • proud people humbled and humble people exalted
  • hungry people filled with good things
  • full people sent away empty
  • good news of great joy
  • a “mixed” blessing

Applying the Text

  • Are you a “nobody” from “nowhere”?
  • Have you believed the good news of great joy?
  • Will you stand for Christ as many oppose Him?
]]> false no 40:58 God came into the world in an unlikely way and used unlikely people to deliver an unlikely message of good news of great joy. In part 1 of Christmas 2014: Four Perspectives, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:26 – 2:40.

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Study Notes

An Unlikely Entrance…

  • preceded by an unusual messenger
  • announced by angels
  • joined with humanity through a virgin birth
  • a sovereignly determined birthplace
  • a humble crib
  • a normal childhood

Unlikely People…

  • a “nobody” couple
  • a “nowhere” town
  • “nobody” messengers

An Unlikely Message…

  • a never-ending kingdom
  • proud people humbled and humble people exalted
  • hungry people filled with good things
  • full people sent away empty
  • good news of great joy
  • a “mixed” blessing

Applying the Text

  • Are you a “nobody” from “nowhere”?
  • Have you believed the good news of great joy?
  • Will you stand for Christ as many oppose Him?
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