SERIES: “Hope In Christmas”

SERMON: JOSEPH

TEXT: Matthew 1:15-25

One of my favorite psalms is Psalm 46. The psalm is most

famous for verse 10, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be

exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth!”

What many don’t realize is that the preceding verses are

filled with destruction, extreme weather events, and war. After

the culmination of all that, the psalmist instructs us to be still

and know God.

This year has been tumultuous to say the least, and for

many of us we are stressed and worn out. Today, let me

encourage you be still. Learning to be still in the midst of chaos

reminds us who God is and that He is in control.

As we celebrate Christmas this week, what a wonderful

time to be still and exalt our Lord. As part of being still, I

encourage you to find some time to be alone with God and

read for the first time or reread the Christmas story.

Here are the verses if you are not sure where to find them:

Matthew 1:18-2:15 and Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-21.

How you can connect with us:

CONTINUING PRAYER NEEDS:

Faye Byassee Carolyn Phillips Henry Boesing Cindi Caroland Ken Fowler Phyllis Faulkner Patrick Jarvis Janis Marshall Chris Dawson Jerry Hampton Paul Cramer

ASSISTED LIVING / HOMEBOUND / REHAB CENTERS:

Ann Medley Anna Arnold Tommy Langley Bernice Sisemore Christine Lance Clarence Hines Donnie Speights Evelyn Peace Faye Lawson Mamie Brown Jessie Nester Jerry Smith Louise Roberson Mary Roberson Jim Moates Bob Schiavone Marlene Schiavone Audrey Savory

MILITARY PERSONNEL:

Sarah Acklen Jeremy Brashear Shannon Cassell Nick Dailing Taylor James Jacob Norman Matt Landrum Joshua Payne Blane Porter Caleb Ross Matthew Schiavone Caleb Lewis

OTHER REQUESTS:

Unsaved Loved Ones First Responders Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers Corona Virus Victims Prison Prevention Ministries Law Enforcement President/National/Local Leaders Bible History Teachers Missionaries & Families Hurricane/ Fire Victims Beyond Measure Campaign BHBC Ministers & Staff Peace for America All Medical Personnel

Special Prayer:

Our prayers go to those who are suffering with Covid-19

throughout our community, country and world.

This Monday afternoon our staff learned there are a few

cases of Covid virus within our church family. We believe the

responsible thing to do is cancel this Wednesday night’s service

and activities ( Dec. 16) .

6611 East Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Phone: 423-892-6645

Brainerd Hills Baptist

www.brainerdhills.com

Pastor Mark Smith

December 20, 2020