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This morning we looked at the life of Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus. We saw how his life was altered by a seemingly scandalous situation [ Mary ], but yet he adapted to the situation to fulfill his purpose in ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’, because he listened to the voice of God! Tonight we will…

Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: I. The Pronouncement of Hope-vs. 18 A. To an espoused couple “Mary was espoused of Joseph”-In this culture “espousal” meant that a contract of marriage had already been agreed upon between the groom and the father of the bride. They were already legally married but were…

Mother’s Day We could talk about Ruth, or Ester, or Eve, there are some good ones to highlight. Danie and I both felt to talk about Mary today. Mary is a great example for us to look at as a mother and more. 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth,…

Entertaining Angels is the Christ’s Birthday Observance theme for 2022. We will be collecting a special Christ’s Birthday Observance Offering at the end of our service today. We have another Angel Visit that shows up in our Gospel passage this morning. But first, let’s catch ourselves up. Waiting for…

TITW: Parents often have unexpected children. Parents often have unexpected children. For whatever reason, we are not always prepared. There is much to do: People to notify, so they can be in expectation with us. So, others can help us prepare and accountable. We make a place for this new person coming…

but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” JESUS PORTRAYS PARENTAL HONORING. On the cross we behold…

Today is our second Sunday of the Advent Season! Last week we focused on the theme of Hope, as we considered what took place with Zechariah in Luke 1 . Today’s theme is Peace, and we will be looking at the rest of Luke 1 . Peace. Something that the world cries out for, isn’t it? Everyone seems to want…

Last week’s text and today’s lesson provide us with a setting that is easy to write-off as “I’ll never need that.” After all, what is the likelihood that an angel will appear to us physically? And IF an angel appears, what are the chances that any one of us will be told that we will supernaturally conceive…

Hope seems to be a tenuous feeling in our world. Our "hopes" are as often in vain as they are fulfilled. And yet, in the Bible, we find God's word offers a type of hope that is very different. Mary's reaction to God's promises demonstrates Biblical hope for us, and helps us understand how crucial it is to our spiritual journey.

Luke 2:1-21 Scene 1. Imagine a huge party being held on your birthday in your honour. There are presents and gifts and special speeches. More food and alcohol is consumed than at any other time of the year. Everyone considers the event so important that it is declared a public holiday. In fact it is…

Mary's song reminds us that God is mighty and merciful toward us.

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was…

Last week we saw the angel Gabriel appear to a priest named Zacharias who was very old and without children. He announced his wife Elizabeth would have a son, an impossible feat given they were beyond child bearing years. But we saw that God is the God of impossible as what he promised through the angel…

In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud…

Relationships Renewed The story of Christmas is this: Relationships Renewed For God so loved the World that he gave His one and only Son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Jesus came so that our relationship with the Lord could be renewed. This relationship was…

Today we are looking at the dilemma Mary faced in saying, “Yes” to the Lord. Why a series called, “The Christmas Dilemma?” Typically we refer to Christmas a the most wonderful time of the year. We even sing songs with that theme. Our culture places a great emphasis on Christmas as the greatest time of…

Message given Christmas Eve concerning God overcoming our inadequacy and not feeling as if we are good enough. Merry Christmas!

Introduction Announce Text: Luke 1:26-38 Scripture Intro: Re-announce and read text: Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.…

Good Morning, and welcome again to Fellowship. WE are so glad you’re here! We are on a Christmas Journey together, studying this beautiful Season - as we have seen, is full of God’s grace. Several weeks ago, we started our journey with an emphasis on our need for Grace as we studied Genesis 2-3 and the…

INTRODUCTION . 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with…

Each week leading up to Christmas we are looking at Calls given by God through angels. What is a call? We are not talking about a call, like you receive a call on the phone. No, this is a call, like a call to action. It is an invitation to join in, a direction given. It is given to motivate, spur on,…

This season of the year draws out those newspapers and magazine articles that attack, question and lament the issue of the virgin birth... One writer for the New York Times put the lament plainly: “The faith in the Virgin Birth reflects the way American Christianity is becoming less intellectual and…

Each Christmas I preach on the birth of Jesus Christ. It seems fitting because Christmas is about Him! There is always this temptation or struggle to somehow make this fresh, amazing, powerful. I’m going to leave that in God’s hands today, ( truth is I should leave it there every time .) Today I want…

God is the Savior of any who humbly trust Him, realizing that there is no help without His divine intervention.

In a few short hours I’ll be leaving and making my way, 12 hours up north, to Ontario, CA. I’m headed up there for our annual FFM trip, we have been going now for the last several years. You might wonder why I do it. Why, Pastor, do you drive all that way, spend the money, the time, and the energy, to…