Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John.And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, and praised God.And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.And all they that heard [them] laid [them] up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;To perform the mercy [promised] to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
⸺Luke 1:57-80

Milpitas Church

2023-03-05 - The School of Silence

Beersheba Sunday Service 12-3-23
Mathew 6:33, Luke 1:26-38

True North - Justin Grifford

Pradip | Luke 1:26–38  

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FEC “In His Time” – December 3, 2023

God breaks His 400 year silence with, of all things, a birth announcement? This, however, is no ordinary baby. He was born to prepare the way for the Lord as the prophet Isaiah foretold. But this story is actually about Zachariah, his father. We find an incredibly encouraging message 2000 years later buried just under the surface of this story! 
     We pray you'll be encouraged by this sermon from Luke 1:5-25. We celebrate the first Sunday of Advent this week as we start a new series.

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Sermon: "He Will Be Great" // Luke 1:5-25

Our hearts are formed by what we worship. What do we worship during the Advent season? "Jesus" is the right answer, but is it the true answer?

Worship Fully

Garrett preaches from the Magnificat on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve 2023

In this Christmas Eve message, Mark shares about Mary's embodied vulnerability and the calling to be born again.

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EMBODIED ADVENT- Christmas Eve and Mary's Embodied Vulnerability

Christ is formed in you through His Holy Spirit and the seed of His Word.

Christ Formed in You - Gregg Donaldson

Nancy Binkley | Luke 1:1–4, 24:26–53; Acts 1–2; Jeremiah 31
 
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Week 7: The Coming of the Holy Spirit – February 27/28, 2024

We begin Advent focussing on the opening of Luke’s Gospel and the incredible moment that prepares the way for Jesus’ birth. We often jump straight into the nativity story but this year we’re slowing down to focus on what happened before Jesus came to earth. Before Jesus there was Theophilus, Zechariah & his wife Elizabeth, King Herod, the angel, John the Baptist and 18,000 priests! Weaving all these relationships together was the Holy Spirit, moving and acting in awesome ways. So how does the Holy Spirit work amongst our relationships within the church? That’s a question to ponder anew  (what the almighty can do) throughout our ordinary, everyday lives.

The Spirit of Christmas

Sometimes, we are so familiar with stories in the bible that we can skim over them and miss important truths. Gabriel’s visit to Mary to tell her she will give birth to a baby boy is one of those. But when we spend a little bit of time looking into the story, we can see that this birth was the coming to fruition of many prophecies in the Old Testament that refer to Jesus’s time on earth as a servant king and also looking forward to His second coming - when 'Seeing Salvation' will be revealed in all its glorious fullness.

When Angels Speak

Chorus 1         
He’s the reason for the season
He’s what it’s all about                         
He’s the reason for the season	     
Let there be no doubt

Verse 1
Mary and Joseph had a child
Jesus was His name
Because of their obedience
The world will never be the same

Then Mary and Joseph fled their land
And returned through Joseph’s dreams     
Born of such low estate
But much more than it seemed

Chorus 2         
He’s the reason for the season
He’s what it’s all about                         
He’s the reason for the season	     
Let there be no doubt

Verse 2
Wise men came from far away
Led by that starry sign
Just to cast their eyes upon
The Savior of mankind

Shepherds who watched their fields by night
Were told by angelic decree
Go…  See 
What God has done
Messiah will set you free

Chorus 3       
He’s the reason for the season
He’s what it’s all about                         
He’s the reason for the season	     
Let there be no doubt

Bridge
A miracle in the manger
A miracle  in my life
Raised up from a grave
But born this day to die
And that’s why

Chorus 4         
He’s the reason for the season
He’s what it’s all about                         
He’s the reason for the season	     
Let there be no doubt

Outro
He’s the reason
For the season
He’s what it’s all about                      
He’s the reason 
For the season	    
Let there be no doubt
Let there be no doubt

He's the Reason for the Season

Christmas Joy ra

video link: https://youtu.be/n3uwhJZR4tA?si=_cyORxF-z1g3TZef

My friends and I got to make this beautiful video of O Come Emmanuel. We are so excited to share our musical take on this ancient hymn with you!  Sit for a moment, take a breath, and enjoy. As we look to Christmas, we are reminded how we are still waiting for the healing of all that is still broken. We hope and we long for healing. God, we need you. "O Come thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent, here. Disperse the gloomy clouds of night. And death's dark shadows put to flight."
God bless
-Dave, Karene, Ike, Jakubu, Jesse, & Julien

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Translated from Latin by John Mason Neale and linked in 1851 
to the ancient melody "Veni Emmanuel."
Musical arrangement by Dave Edwards

Video Producer: Julien Jarry
Producer, lead vocal & piano plus elec piano, organ, & acoustic guitar overdubs : Dave Edwards
Lead vocal: Karene Madden
Acoustic bass: Ike Sturm
Drums & percussion: Jakubu Griffin
Electric & acoustic guitars: Jesse Lewis
Camera operators: Julien & Kelly Jarry, Mac Olink, Tom Shaw, Marcus Gram
Audio engineers: Evan Bakke and Trevor Okonuk
Recorded at Power Station New England, Waterford, CT
Mixed & mastered by Dave Edwards 
at Trinity Church Studio in Cos Cob, CT

Scripture read in video: Luke 1:76-79

O Come Emmanuel

Note for 20250324 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 71 - Luke 1 - Promised

Listen on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/sXWkkpfxVl4
Read at: https://houseofbread4u.blogspot.com/2025/03/note-for-20250324-gospel-of-jesus.html
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Find the entire “The Gospel of Jesus Christ” playlist at: https://on.soundcloud.com/7Ya6JcoPkzB1Bcmx7

or

Download The Stern Watch Radio App and enjoy some gospel music. The Voice recording of the daily note, also known as, “Breakfast Quiet Time with Mom” will be played every evening at 17h00 (GMT+2) on The Stern Radio App and Repeated at 07h00 (GMT+2) the following morning on No Limits Gesinskerk Radio App (also available from Google Play.)

For The Stern Watch Radio App,follow this link:
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Note for 20250324 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 71 - Luke 1 - Promised

Note for 20250216 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 72 - Luke 1 - Grace in Wilderness

Listen on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/nTTCP851J_8
Read at: https://houseofbread4u.blogspot.com/2025/03/note-for-20250216-gospel-of-jesus.html
Find on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/the.stern.watch/

Find the entire “The Gospel of Jesus Christ” playlist at: https://on.soundcloud.com/7Ya6JcoPkzB1Bcmx7

or

Download The Stern Watch Radio App and enjoy some gospel music. The Voice recording of the daily note, also known as, “Breakfast Quiet Time with Mom” will be played every evening at 17h00 (GMT+2) on The Stern Radio App and Repeated at 07h00 (GMT+2) the following morning on No Limits Gesinskerk Radio App (also available from Google Play.)

For The Stern Watch Radio App,follow this link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.sternwatch&hl=en-US

Note for 20250216 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 72 - Luke 1 - Grace in Wilderness

“How Can This Be?” is an acoustic folk meditation drawn from one of the quieter corners of the Christmas story—when the angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah with news too wild to believe: he and his aging wife Elizabeth will have a son. And not just any son—John the Baptist.

This song imagines Zechariah’s stunned, very human reaction. Not rebellion. Not disbelief. Just… an honest question:

“How can this be?”

With intimate, personal lyrics, this track reflects on what it means to encounter something holy in the middle of an ordinary, well-settled life—and how grace still shows up even when we ask questions.

Inspired by Luke 1:5–25, 57–66, this is a story-song for skeptics, seekers, and the ones who don’t get it all right—but still get to be part of the miracle.

Lyrics:

VERSE:

Life can be so strange
It seems by now that I would learn
To expect the unexpected
To see around the turn

VERSE:

But when I get settled in
When I get in my groove
It seems like nothing in the world
No nothing can make me move

PRE-CHORUS:

Until it does
Until I do
Until I can’t
Keep coasting through

CHORUS:

How can this be?
Have you had a look at me?
I want to believe.
But how can this be?

VERSE:

Sometimes that is a question
On the tip of every tongue
It’s not just ‘cause I’m old
It was the same when I was young
And what also hasn’t changed
No matter what the task
If there’s something
Funny about it
You can count on me to ask
PRE-CHORUS:

That’s just it.
That’s the way I do.
I just can’t
Coasting through

CHORUS:

How can this be?
Have you had a look at me?
I want to believe.
But how can this be?

BRIDGE:

I’d say so if I could
I”ll just write the same
It’s not the choice I woulda gone with
But John’s his name.

PRE-CHORUS:

That’s just it.
It’s my choice!
And just like that
You can hear my voice.

CHORUS:

How can this be?
Have you had a look at me?
I want to believe.
But how can this be?

How can this be? (Zechariah)

The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55): "The Almighty has Done Great Things for Me"

Cor Unum Artists
Paul Jernberg, Composer and Conductor
Cantor: Sarah Yanovitch

Recorded at St. John the Evangelist Church
Clinton, Massachusetts
June 23, 2025

Audio engineer: Joel Conrad


The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55): "The Almighty has Done Great Things for Me"

Shirley Baptist Church is a thriving, contemporary evangelical church, with an emphasis on Scripture, faith and mission, working out its purpose in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Christ the King Church is a fellowship of local believers in Jesus Christ, located on the coast of Maine. 

First Evangelical Church in Memphis, TN exists to glorify Jesus Christ and magnify His gospel in all of life until He comes.



KC Christian, producer/songwriter.  Thanks for sharing this musical journey with me. Appreciate your streams, feedback, comments, likes, and time!

Cumberland Presbyterian Church based in the New Hope community outside of Columbus, MS

Leading worship or backing great artists, I love making space for deeper connection between musicians, audiences, and congregations. 

Based in the NYC metro area and available for touring, studio work, worship consulting, and creative collaboration.

📩 Let’s connect: rhythmsectionguy@gmail.com

Dave Edwards is a New York–area musical director and multi-instrumentalist who appears to move effortlessly between jazz, rock, classical, and worship music. Decades of ensemble experience and deep study have made him a rare performer and collaborator on upright and electric bass, drums, piano, acoustic guitar, and voice - especially as a worship leader.

He has performed or recorded with Gloria Gaynor, KANSAS, the Smithsonian Chamber Players, The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players, The Ed Palermo (Frank Zappa) Big Band, John Patitucci, Oz Noy, Mike Stern, and Randy Brecker, with appearances at Lincoln Center, Birdland, CBGB’s, the White House, and the United Nations.

Trained from an early age at the American Boychoir School, Dave was later mentored by conductors John Kuzma and Mark Laycock. Classical training formed him as a young musician, but he couldn’t escape the pull of jazz and classic and progressive rock, especially on drums and bass. He eventually joined the Princeton High Studio Band, performing Whiplash on bass and drums, and earning awards for Outstanding Bassist and Drummer at Berklee’s national jazz competition with the first-place Studio Band - the same band and song that inspired the film Whiplash.


He went on to study piano performance and conducting at Indiana University, performing with the Trenton Symphony and Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, before turning to jazz studies inspired by his newfound love for small group ensemble playing. Dave continued to engage in classical performance as pianist and assistant to conductor Murry Colosimo of the Wayne Chamber Orchestra in Wayne, NJ.

In the Christian music world, Dave has worked alongside Kathy Troccoli, Gary Chapman, and Wayne Watson. As a featured worship leader, Dave served at events alongside John Ortberg, Luis Palau, Tim Keller, Rick Warren, N.T. Wright, Francis Chan, and John Piper.

As a recording artist and session player, Dave’s drumming and bass work appear in sample libraries and licensing collections including Big Fish Audio’s Vintage Big Band, Funk/Soul City, and Vegas Loops, as well as TV and film scoring projects.

Drawn by faith in his twenties, Dave began what has become a 30-year career as a Worship & Arts Leader, mentoring over 120 musicians and technical artists known for their musical excellence, camaraderie, and authenticity.

“Easily the most gifted multi instrumentalist I have ever heard.” - Rob Mathes, producer (Sting, Springsteen, Pavarotti)

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We exist for the glory of Christ and the life of the world.

Located in Onalaska, Wisconsin, Onalaska Church of Christ is a congregation where people are welcomed as visitors and quickly become friends and family. OCC is dedicated to the spiritual and educational growth of all ages. Our church is deeply rooted in scripture. If you are looking for a church home or spiritual guidance, we would love to help you find answers! We can't wait to meet you!

Audio Articles, Scripture Songs, 5 minute Sermons, Tag Team Sermons and more. Full chapters in psalms set to ambient music and song.

Milpitas Christian Church
Hội Thánh Tin Lành Thiên Kỳ

1715 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95135

Worship
God is seeking true worshippers who are not merely moved by emotions provoked by what they hear and see; the Father is Spirit and is looking for those who truly seek to understand the heart of worship through the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit is leading the Redeemed to a prophetic worship experience that is beyond our abilities to fabricate through the mortal agencies. By the grace of God, the Church is called into His majestic presence through the precious blood of the Lamb.

Stefan Lanfer writes indie folk singer-songwriter songs with the soul of a storyteller and the heart of a seeker. With a vibe somewhere between Ben Folds and Cat Stevens, his music blends lyrical introspection, spiritual resonance, and quiet power. This song library is for fans who want to feel something and collaborators looking for material ripe with possibilities and ready for their magic. 

SoundCloud is Stefan's songwriting sandbox, with work tapes and rehearsal tapes, multiple versions, works in progress, different drafts tracing the evolutions, and ideas from listeners always welcome to help these songs figure out and become what they want to be before they launch into the wider streaming world. 

Thanks for stopping by. Come back anytime. Bring a friend. 

Backstories collected on The StefStack: https://stefanlanfer.substack.com/ - "a SubStack stuff sack of Stefan stuff"

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