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Christmas is a wonderful time of year. As kids, often the two most anticipated times of year are our birthdays and Christmas. Why? Because we get gifts! As adults, we may still look forward to receiving gifts, but we also realize that Christmas has more to offer. We not only receive gifts, we give gifts,…

First Disciples Called 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are…

Luke 2:1-20 / John 1:1-5 ; 14 Scene 1/ The life of Jesus is one of incredible contrast. Over and over again we read in the Gospels that Jesus was humbly born, gloriously proclaimed . Just have a think about that. The contrast of physical environments cannot be more confronting. Have you ever sat and…

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. If a quarter is on heads, is it worth 25 cents? If a quarter is on tails, is it still worth 25 cents? So, while the coin may have a different look, a different picture, it is still valid…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:22 | FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT : PART 3 INTRO EXPLANATION : As we continue our walk through the fruit of the Spirit, we have looked at the first three slices of this fruit. Like an orange that is peeled to reveal the slices within, these slices of the Spirit are to be equally present in the…

1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great…

The resurrection and born again experience is not something that is merely written in books but rather upon the hearts of men. This resurrection of Jesus Christ was the culmination and crescendo of the entire plan of redemption for mankind. It was, I would say the most important and significant events…

John the Baptist passed the baton to Jesus after he correctly identifies him as the Messiah, God With Us. We finished up Matthew Chapter 3 in our Series on The Gospel of Matthew.

John 1:3 . 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Jesus is the Creator , as the Incarnate Word John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” The…

God gives us words and these words shape us and or lives. A good way to discribe this word is after it has left the authors mouth it becomes something others read. It can be literal words on a paper to be read. It can also mean a person who embodies and demonstrates that word with their life. These words…

2025 Well, we’ve made it into 2025. I wonder what you hope to be different in 2025 compared to 2024. Maybe it’s something that you want to change in yourself - it could of course be the New Year resolution. Or perhaps changes to your circumstances, like, getting a new job, getting out of debt, or perhaps…

Sermon: “The Word Became Flesh: A Christmas Reflection” Scripture Reading: John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Introduction This Christmas season could be one of the most significant in…

INTRO What we think about God matters. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light…

Merry Christmas 6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne…

Ok 4-5 year olds you guys are dismissed to go upstairs! The rest of you go ahead and grab your Bibles and open them to the book of Luke. That’s right, head towards Luke 1 . We’ll get to John, but we’re going to look at a couple verses in Luke before we get there. If you haven’t been with us the past…

Testimony of John the Baptist 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you…

23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with…

John 1:1-18 Sometimes, it’s difficult to enjoy Christmas when we’re too busy to stop and savor the holiday. For most of us, it feels like the Christmas season gets shorter and shorter every year. The sermon series I want to begin today is my hope to take us back to the foundation of the Christmas story,…

Introduction A. Housekeeping I want to start with a matter of internal housekeeping. Sort of a family issue. If you are visiting this morning, I beg your pardon, as this is a family matter we need to take care of. On Sunday, August 4, 2024 (about 2 months ago), I preached a sermon on The Armor of God…

Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isa 42:5-43:10 Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-17 Review Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isa 42:5-43:10 Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-17 Introduction Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isa 42:5-43:10 Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-17 Gibson Which Jesus? Combative…

What does it mean to follow Christ? Good Morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Luke chapter 5. The title of our message today is, “The Call to Go fishing.” What does it mean to follow Christ? When I was a young boy I had many calls to go fishing with my grandfathers. On many occasions there were…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

Christians say that the Bible is the Word of God; but what do we mean by that and how do we understand the words of these ancient texts to be the voice of God?

John 14:8-21 BI : You know Jesus, he’s God, so what’s most important is that you sharing the Gospel knowing His Spirit is with you. Introduction Show me God and I will believe. That will be enough. Has anyone ever said that to you? If only I see God right here and now, I will believe the Gospel. Have…

Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same…