Dr. George Ragsdale, Pastor *West Marion Baptist Church * 6001 NW 135th Avenue * Morriston/Ocala, Fl 32668 * 352 245-8900

Intro: One of the responsibilities of parents is to teach their children and grandchildren about the Lord.
2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
I. On the 12th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Twelve Drummers Drumming”
A. The twelve points of DOCTRINE in the Apostles’ Creed
II. On the 11th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Eleven Pipers Piping”
A. The Eleven faithful APOSTLES (Luke 6:14-16)
III. On the 10th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Ten Lords A-Leaping”
A. The Ten COMMANDMENTS (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21)
IV. On the 9th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Nine Ladies Dancing”
A. The Nine FRUITS of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
V. On the 8th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Eight Maids A-Milking”
A. The Eight BEATITUDES (Matthew 5:3-10)
VI. On the 7th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Seven Swans A-Swimming”
A. The Seven GIFTS of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
VII. On the 6th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Six Geese A-Laying”
A. The Six DAYS OF CREATION (Genesis 1)
NOTE: This confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Colossians 1:16-17)
16-Col.1.17" class="scriptRef">Colossians 1:16-17 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
VIII. On the 5th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Five Golden Rings”
A. The Five BOOKS of the Old Testament known as the Torah or Pentateuch
IX. On the 4th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Four Calling Birds”
A. The Four GOSPELS
NOTE: Which proclaim the Good News of God’s reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:19)
X. On the 3rd Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Three French Hens”
A. FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE (1 Corinthians 13:13)
XI. On the 2nd Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “Two Turtle Doves”
A. The OLD and NEW Testaments
NOTE: Which together bear witness to God’s self-revelation in history and creation of a people to tell the story of Jesus to the world
XII. On the 1st Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: “A Partridge in a Pear Tree”
A. The Partridge in a Pear Tree is JESUS CHRIST, the SON of GOD (Luke 1:35; Matthew 1:21)
NOTE: It ends with the Gospel...the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. After all, isn't that what Christmas is all about?

MORE MESSAGES ON CHURCH WEB PAGE: West Marion Baptist Church— http://www.westmarionbaptistchurch.com

You can also watch and listen to Pastor Ragsdale's sermons on Radio and TV here in Central Florida on the following stations:

SUPER CHANNEL 55 in Orlando, Florida
Thursdays @ 2:30 am and Saturdays @ 11:00 pm
as well as these other channels:
Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne - Spectrum Cable 14
Leesburg/Lake County - Comcast Ch. 5
Ocala/Marion County - Spectrum Ch. 14; Cox Cable 10
Gainesville - Cox Cable 57
*DirecTV; *DISH Network - Channel 55
Disney - Disney Cable 29
Daytona Beach Shores - Advanced Cable 55
Summit Cable Orlando - Summit Cable 11
AT&T Uverse - Channel 40
Dunnellon - Comcast Channel 21
Inverness/Crystal River - Spectrum Channel 16

SUPERCHANNEL 55 DIGITAL CHANNELS:
Channel 55.1 - WACX TV
Channel 55.2 - GodTV Network (24/7)
Channel 55.3 - GEB (24/7)
Channel 55.4 - SonLife Broadcasting (24/7)
Channel 55.5 - Vida Vision
Channel 55.6 - WACX TV (2)
Channel 47.1 - WYKE Citrus County
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COX CABLE TV CHANNELS: WCOX-O
Channel 16 Analog & 112.5 Digital
Ocala, Fl (Marion Co)
Tues, Thurs, 9:30 AM
Fri 8:30 AM
Mon, Wed, Sat, 8 PM
Sun, 7 PM
12 Noon, 8 PM

COX Cable TV: CXLP
Channel 21
Gainesville, Fl (Alachua Co)
Tues, Wed, Fri 9 AM
Mon, Thurs, Sat, 8 PM
Sun, 10 AM

DAYSTAR Radio 89.5 FM
North Central Fl
Sun 5 AM, 12 Noon, 7 PM

CLASSIC HITS RADIO of OCALA 104.7 FM
City of Ocala
Sundays 8:30 AM

YouTube Preaching Channel
http://www.youtube.com/CarolRagsdale

SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST