Christmas – Salisbury Baptist Church

Christmas and the Holy Spirit

14th December 2025

Christmas is more than a cultural celebration of gifts and gatherings: a Christmas tree and gifts waiting to be opened under it. It is the reminder of when God Himself came in the Person of His Son to take on humanity and be one with us in a brand new way. The act of the Spirit of God to bring about the conception of Jesus as He overshadowed the womb of Mary gave a humanity to the Christ who already was eternally and totally divine, but now was also "one with us" a member of the human race. Yet the message does not end there. The Father now offers that same Holy Spirit to all who ask Him, not just for spiritual power as experienced in the Old Testament (Saul and Samson etc) but the indwelling of the Spirit within the New Testament believer bringing Christ's indwelling permanently into our very persons. To grasp the true meaning of Christmas is to receive not only the knowledge that God came to earth, but the Spirit is now given to each person who is born again through Christ bringing His presence and salvation into their hearts.

Joseph’s Silent Obedience

25th December 2024

The birth of any child reveals the miracle of God's creation, but the birth of Jesus Christ uniquely bridges Heaven and Earth. Through Joseph's eyes, we see the extraordinary responsibility of raising One who was both fully human and fully Divine. The humility of Christ's birth in a manger foreshadows His ultimate purpose - to become the perfect sacrifice for humanity's salvation. This same Jesus, who began His earthly journey as a helpless infant, now reigns as King of Kings, watching over us until His return.

Understanding the Trinity

15th December 2024

The doctrine of the Trinity - One God in three Persons - is not merely an abstract theological concept but also shapes how we experience the Christian life. While we often begin our faith journey speaking generally about "God," we come to know Him more fully through the distinct yet unified work of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Father receives our prayers, the Son makes these prayers possible through His sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit applies God's power and presence in our daily walk. Though challenging to fully grasp, this three-in-one nature of God is central to authentic Christian faith and practice.

Make Room for the King

8th December 2024

Christmas requires more than planning meals and wrapping gifts - it demands spiritual preparation to truly receive Christ. Just as John the Baptist called people to repentance before Jesus's ministry, we need to ready our hearts to meet the grown-up Jesus, not just celebrate the baby in the manger. This preparation involves reading Scripture, developing consistent prayer habits, and actively sharing the Gospel with others. The joy of Christmas becomes complete when we prepare room in our hearts for the King.

The Path from Unfaithful to Triumphant

24th December 2023

"People say to me coming into the church that this season it's great to see the idea of joy being expressed by the church and our singing people have done that for us today in leading us and it was excellent and we thank you. And that's a part of why Christmas carols are so loved and utilised around the world... Now I like the one that we just sang because it's capturing another point of the truth of why Jesus came. He came to bring an answer to a problem that we had and it's been a very honest worded song. Come all you unfaithful."