In Luke 1, Mary shows us that real praise is bigger than singing songs. Praise begins with faith in what God has said, not just feelings in the moment. Mary trusts God’s word when it upends her life, rejoices in “God my Savior,” celebrates God’s mercy, strength, justice, and care, and remembers that God keeps his promises all the way back to Abraham. This sermon calls us to respond to Christmas with more than seasonal sentiment, by living a life of worship marked by trust, joy, God-centered focus, and remembrance of his faithfulness.
Praise starts with faith, not feelings.
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Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just minutes from Sandown, NH. We have many people at our church from surrounding towns as well. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to come and visit!