Woodland Presbyterian Church Memphis

Lessons & Carols 2022

A Service Presented by the Woodland Choirs

CHRIST’S CAROLS “Mild He Lays His Glory By”

Rev. Matt Miller (Luke 2:8-14) Christ’s Carols show us the power of a reconciling God.

CHRIST’S CAROLS “Desire of Every Nation”

Rev. Matt Miller (Luke 2:21-35) We all suffer from accidie, a spiritual condition known from the medieval era, from time to time. What is the cure? Living with a sense of expectation of the coming of the Savior.

HOME ECONOMICS “Finding True Wealth”

Rev. Matt Miller (Matthew 6:25-34) True wealth is found in the Kingdom of God, his eternal reign and rule in the world. Jesus invitation to seek the Kingdom reveals his love for us.

HOME ECONOMICS: “Return on Investment”

Rev. Matt Miller (Luke 16:1-15) Jesus, the greatest economist and financial planner who existed, gives guidance on how we should best invest the resources that we have.

HOME ECONOMICS “Can You Have it All?”

Rev. Matt Miller (Matthew 19: 16-24) What good is it for a man to gain the whole world and give up his soul?

               

“No Fish Tale”

Russell Jung (John 21:1-14) Some people doubt the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some may call this story a fish tale. This sermon is written to help you see the risen Lord Jesus Christ and increase your confidence in the truth of the resurrection. As we look closely at the reactions of Mary Magdalene, The Disciples, Thomas, and Peter when they encounter the resurrected Lord Jesus we see genuine, heartfelt responses that are consistent with a face to face meeting between Jesus and his closest followers. Increase your faith and join in the excitement as Mary and The Disciples react to seeing Jesus and say, “I have seen the Lord!”.

JONAH: God’s Surprising Grace: “The True and Better Jonah”

Rev. Matt Miller (Jonah 4:5-11) As the story of Jonah ends, we see that despite his failures and ongoing resistance to God’s work, Jonah is pointing us forward to someone true and better.

JONAH: God’s Surprising Grace: “You Mad?”

Rev. Matt Miller (Jonah 4:1-4) Often, what makes us mad reveals where our hearts are with God. Jonah’s response to an entire city turning from sin is more surprising than the turning itself. Paying attention to where our anger is focused helps know how we are out of alignment with God.

“What Faith Sees”

Rev. Hannah Attaway (Mark 5:21-44)