On Saturday evening, December 16, 2017, our amazing International Bible Baptist Church (IBBC-Riverside) Choir presented our Christmas Cantata titled "Christmas In His Presence, The Timeless Story Of His Coming" and they gave a magnificent performance. Actually it was a combined choir from both our Riverside and Glendale church campuses.
In this playlist I have included our Saturday evening Christmas Cantata and three short videos from our Sunday worship service. I am constantly amazed at the quality of musical talent (voice and instrument) God has raised up in these two relatively small congregations.
Our Christmas Cantata guest speaker was Pastor Brian Dunlop, senior pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church of La Verne, California.
His message at our Christmas Cantata was very relevant. He spoke on Matthew 1, the genealogy of Jesus Christ, and showed us how even though He is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and second person in the Holy Trinity - His genealogy contains a lot flawed people. Why was this God's plan?
Jesus Christ came as the Incarnate God to save a flawed people. And, although Jesus was sinless - His genealogy found in Matthew contained women (which was not done in Jewish genealogies), prostitutes, and Gentiles. His genealogy contained flawed people, a number with great flaws. This was to show us that no matter how flawed we are, no matter how far we have fallen - we can still meet Him at the cross, believe and receive His "paid in full" pardon - and receive His gift of eternal life. Even though He came as the Jewish Messiah - having Gentiles in His genealogy shows that He came to save, not just the Jews, but all people who will, by grace through faith, believe (John 3:16, John 1:12).
The genealogy of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 1 is typical of Jewish family trees in the time of Christ, it begins with Abraham and traces His family line forward through Joseph, the step-father of Jesus..
While His genealogy found in Luke 3 starts with Jesus, in typical Gentile fashion, and looks backward all the way through Adam to God.
Pastor Brian was so impressed with the IBBC Choir that he has invited them to sing at the Pacific Baptist College graduation ceremony next Spring.
As you will see in this short "IBBC CHRISTMAS SEASON 2017" playlist our Christmas Season began with our Saturday evening Christmas Cantata - and carried over into our Sunday worship service the next day.
And, for our Friends who missed our Christmas Cantata last Saturday - it will be repeated at our IBBC-Glendale (Pasadena) campus this coming Sunday, December 24, 2017.
We look forward to sharing our "Christmas In His Presence, The Timeless Story of his Coming" Cantata with you, along with great Bible teaching and fellowship.
To all my Friends who do not have a home church, those who have not yet received Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or those of you who would just love to hear great Christian music and hear solid Christian Bible teaching - along with loving and Godly Christian fellowship - we invite you to join us any Sunday.
YOU ARE INVITED to visit our "International Bible Baptist Church - Riverside" where you will find a fellowship which is warm, friendly, and full of God's love.
Now, just sit back, turn on your audio, relax, and enjoy the IBBC Choir's Christmas Season Music.
God bless, have a wonderful and MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Bill
In this playlist I have included our Saturday evening Christmas Cantata and three short videos from our Sunday worship service. I am constantly amazed at the quality of musical talent (voice and instrument) God has raised up in these two relatively small congregations.
Our Christmas Cantata guest speaker was Pastor Brian Dunlop, senior pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church of La Verne, California.
Pastor Brian Dunlop has been senior pastor at Lighthouse Baptist Church since 1994. But his influence extends beyond their local ministry. He is a frequent speaker across the nation in revival meetings, marriage/family conferences, creation seminars, and youth camps. His numerous mission trips (including Chile, Fiji, Mexico, Armenia, Cambodia, and others) have given him a unique global perspective for the Gospel.
With a special burden for the next generation of preachers and Christian servants, Pastor Brian has been used of God in the Bible College ministry. He was instrumental in the founding of Pacific Baptist College in 1998 and served as the Chairman of the Co-operating Council from 1998-2015. He currently serves as the school’s President while retaining his teaching ministry with the students. Courses he teaches include Apologetics, World Religions, Youth Programs, Ethics, and Cults.
His message at our Christmas Cantata was very relevant. He spoke on Matthew 1, the genealogy of Jesus Christ, and showed us how even though He is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and second person in the Holy Trinity - His genealogy contains a lot flawed people. Why was this God's plan?
Hebrews 2:17, "Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people."
Jesus Christ came as the Incarnate God to save a flawed people. And, although Jesus was sinless - His genealogy found in Matthew contained women (which was not done in Jewish genealogies), prostitutes, and Gentiles. His genealogy contained flawed people, a number with great flaws. This was to show us that no matter how flawed we are, no matter how far we have fallen - we can still meet Him at the cross, believe and receive His "paid in full" pardon - and receive His gift of eternal life. Even though He came as the Jewish Messiah - having Gentiles in His genealogy shows that He came to save, not just the Jews, but all people who will, by grace through faith, believe (John 3:16, John 1:12).
The genealogy of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 1 is typical of Jewish family trees in the time of Christ, it begins with Abraham and traces His family line forward through Joseph, the step-father of Jesus..
Matthew 1:1-2, "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers."
Matthew 1:16, "And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ."
While His genealogy found in Luke 3 starts with Jesus, in typical Gentile fashion, and looks backward all the way through Adam to God.
Luke 3:23, 37-38, "Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God."
Pastor Brian was so impressed with the IBBC Choir that he has invited them to sing at the Pacific Baptist College graduation ceremony next Spring.
As you will see in this short "IBBC CHRISTMAS SEASON 2017" playlist our Christmas Season began with our Saturday evening Christmas Cantata - and carried over into our Sunday worship service the next day.
And, for our Friends who missed our Christmas Cantata last Saturday - it will be repeated at our IBBC-Glendale (Pasadena) campus this coming Sunday, December 24, 2017.
Date and Time: December 24, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Place: IBBC-Glendale, 777 Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
We look forward to sharing our "Christmas In His Presence, The Timeless Story of his Coming" Cantata with you, along with great Bible teaching and fellowship.
To all my Friends who do not have a home church, those who have not yet received Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or those of you who would just love to hear great Christian music and hear solid Christian Bible teaching - along with loving and Godly Christian fellowship - we invite you to join us any Sunday.
YOU ARE INVITED to visit our "International Bible Baptist Church - Riverside" where you will find a fellowship which is warm, friendly, and full of God's love.
We are located at: 10094 Cypress Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 - between Tyler Street and Van Buren Boulevard.
Our Sunday School is in the sanctuary and starts at 1:30 PM ~ Fun for all as we study God's Word together.
Our worship service starts at 2:30 PM ~ A time of Worship in Music, Prayer, Biblical Teaching, and Christian Fellowship.
Now, just sit back, turn on your audio, relax, and enjoy the IBBC Choir's Christmas Season Music.
IBBC CHRISTMAS SEASON 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lBN9zOu3bw&list=PL_YT3RttutrgkeIXw3QlTfDyTPh4rfPMI
God bless, have a wonderful and MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Bill
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