Dec 25, 2022
Sheep, Shepherds, and the Savior
Series: Christmas
The Christmas story is very familiar to us. We know about Mary & Joseph, their trip to Bethlehem, that there was no room in the inn and that they stayed in the stable where the baby Jesus was finally born. We’re familiar with the wise men and most of the events surrounding that first Christmas. But, what can escape our notice is that this most significant event in human history was first announced to some of the least significant people of that time – the shepherds!
These shepherds were forever changed by what they heard and saw. They were regular guys, who were receptive to God’s revelation, they responded, and rejoiced at His truth. The same can be true for each of us today.
Receive God’s Good News and respond in faith.
Luke 2:8-20
Dec. 25, 2022
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- Dec 25, 2022Sheep, Shepherds, and the Savior
Dec 25, 2022Sheep, Shepherds, and the SaviorSeries: ChristmasThe Christmas story is very familiar to us. We know about Mary & Joseph, their trip to Bethlehem, that there was no room in the inn and that they stayed in the stable where the baby Jesus was finally born. We’re familiar with the wise men and most of the events surrounding that first Christmas. But, what can escape our notice is that this most significant event in human history was first announced to some of the least significant people of that time – the shepherds!These shepherds were forever changed by what they heard and saw. They were regular guys, who were receptive to God’s revelation, they responded, and rejoiced at His truth. The same can be true for each of us today.Receive God’s Good News and respond in faith.Luke 2:8-20Dec. 25, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 18, 2022Do You Hear What I Hear?
Dec 18, 2022Do You Hear What I Hear?Series: ChristmasAs you listen to the sounds of Christmas around you, particularly the Christmas story, what do you hear? In the words of a familiar Christmas song, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Luke 1:39-45 contains three things we need to hear: 1) Hear God's Joyful Promises; 2) Hear God's Voice of Blessings; and 3) Hear God's offer of Salvation.God does what He says.Luke 1:39-45Dec. 18, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 11, 2022The Imitation Game
Dec 11, 2022The Imitation GameSeries: ChristmasThe greatest gift of Christmas is Christ – His birth, His life, His death & His resurrection. All of this works together to provide God’s offer of forgiveness and salvation from sin through faith in His Son. But, there is another aspect of God’s gift to us in Christ – it’s found in His example to us. Jesus is the perfect example of how God would have us live our lives. We won’t go wrong by imitating Christ.In Paul's letter to the Philippian church, he calls us to 1) Imitate Christ’s Example; 2) Imitate Christ’s Actions; and 3) Acknowledge Christ’s Sovereignty.We should have a Christ like attitude of humility .Philippians 2:3-8Dec. 11, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 4, 2022The Incomparable Christ
Dec 4, 2022The Incomparable ChristSeries: ChristmasThe month of December rightly finds us focusing on the birth of our Savior. But, this Christmas season I want to make sure we focus on Christ, not just on Christmas. We understand Christ and His relationship to Christmas. In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul helps us broaden our focus. There we see: 1) Christ and His relationship to God – Jesus is fully God! 2) Christ and His relationship to Creation – Jesus is the Creator & Sustainer! And 3) Christ and His relationship to the Church – Jesus is the Chief of the Church!The Son of God is supreme over all, sustaining all, and seeking to reconcile all.Colossians 1:15-20Dec. 4, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 26, 2021Wise Men & Women Still Seek Him
Dec 26, 2021Wise Men & Women Still Seek HimSeries: ChristmasLooking at the story of the wise men’s visit to Jesus and His parents we find 3 primary groups or individuals involved in our story. After taking a look at each of these 3, we’ll consider a 4th person (the most important character in the story), then finally, we’ll examine the 3 kinds of responses to Christ’s birth as portrayed in the story.Wise men & women still seek Him – Be a Modern Day Magi.Matthew 2:1-12Dec. 26, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 19, 2021Humble Beginnings
Dec 19, 2021Humble BeginningsSeries: ChristmasThis morning, we’re going to look at a familiar Christmas passage – one which gives us some of the few details about the birth of Christ. We’ll take some time to look at His humble beginning together. Usually, that’s where things leave off – with little baby Jesus in the manger. I want us to go further. You see, it wasn’t just Jesus’ beginning that was humble, but His entire earthly ministry as well. We are called to that same sort of humility in our lives. Before we finish, I want us to look forward somewhat. You see, Jesus’ beginning was humble and almost went without notice, but His return is going to be quite the opposite – it’s going to be spectacular!God sent His Son to be our Savior.Luke 2:1-7Dec. 19, 2021To watch the video of this message, click hhttps://youtu.be/H81wAN0XPacere.
- Dec 27, 2020A Shepherd’s Story
Dec 27, 2020A Shepherd’s StorySeries: ChristmasA shepherd shares his Christmas story - one of angels announcing the birth of the Savior, Christ, the Lord. What an amazing event to witness.Jesus, the lamb of the world, came to take away our sins. Receive God's Good News and respond in faith.Luke 2:8-20December 27, 2020To watch the video of this message, click here.Kids Sunday School and Worship:Bible Adventure - 2 to 4 yearsCrosstown - 5 years & KinderKonnect - 1st - 3rd GradeLoop - 4th - 6th Grade
- Dec 20, 2020Favor with God
Dec 20, 2020Favor with GodSeries: ChristmasJesus' birth foretold to Mary by the angel Gabriel.God’s favor rests on those who believe what He says and commit to it.Luke 1:26-38December 20, 2020To watch the video of this message, click here.Kids Sunday School and Worship:Bible Adventure - 2 to 4 yearsCrosstown - 5 years & KinderKonnect - 1st - 3rd GradeLoop - 4th - 6th Grade
- Dec 13, 2020When God Leaves You Speechless
Dec 13, 2020When God Leaves You SpeechlessSeries: ChristmasZacharias and Elizabeth struggled with childlessness until an angel of the Lord revealed good news to them. We learn much from their examples to us: 1) We can serve God even in times of struggle; 2) We should rejoice in what God has revealed; 3) We should make the effort to rightly deal with doubts and disappointments; 4) We should give God the glory for the good in our lives.Seek and serve the Lord, even in times of struggle – trust Him and His promises.Luke 1:5-25; 57-66December 13, 2020To watch the video of this message, click here.Kids Sunday School and Worship:Bible Adventure - 2 to 4 yearsCrosstown - 5 years & KinderKonnect - 1st - 3rd GradeLoop - 4th - 6th Grade
- Dec 6, 2020Ornaments for Christ
Dec 6, 2020Ornaments for ChristSeries: ChristmasDecorations are going up for Christmas, with beautiful ornaments adorning trees in living rooms everywhere. If we use the metaphor of a Christmas Tree and its ornaments to represent the body of Christ, with each of us as an ornament, what kind of ornament are you? How are you hanging in there as a Christian and an integral part of the body of Christ? We can choose what sort of ornament we will be.Let’s choose to live our lives according to God’s guidance and for His glory.Titus 2:1-8December 6, 2020To watch the video of this message, click here.Kids Sunday School and Worship:Bible Adventure - 2 to 4 yearsCrosstown - 5 years & KinderKonnect - 1st - 3rd GradeLoop - 4th - 6th Grade
