We have been exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ that first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. Their Christmas songs can help us find the Christ of Christmas and I would like to invite you to watch the podcast at this link. Below is an outline of the message titled “Silent Night”.

1.  A NIGHT THAT COMMUNICATES.

Luke 2:10-13

2.  A NIGHT THAT LIBERATES.

Luke 4:18

“So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.” John 8:36 (NLT)

3.  A NIGHT THAT ELEVATES.

“He has taken princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly – Luke 1:52 (NLT)

“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come be My disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!'” – Matthew 4:19 (NLT)

4.  A NIGHT THAT RADIATES.

John 1:4-9

5. A NIGHT THAT MOTIVATES.

Luke 1:38

Acts 1:14