Dec 18, 2022
Jesus
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”  — Matthew 1:21 The name Jesus speaks to the condition of the heart of every person.
  • Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.  Who can understand it?”
The name Jesus speaks to the compassion of the heart of God.
  • John 3:16  “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
The name Jesus speaks to the change of heart that God makes possible.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come!”
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  • Dec 18, 2022Jesus
    Dec 18, 2022
    Jesus
    “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”  — Matthew 1:21 The name Jesus speaks to the condition of the heart of every person.
    • Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.  Who can understand it?”
    The name Jesus speaks to the compassion of the heart of God.
    • John 3:16  “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
    The name Jesus speaks to the change of heart that God makes possible.
    • 2 Corinthians 5:17  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come!”
  • Dec 11, 2022Immanuel
    Dec 11, 2022
    Immanuel
    Matthew 1:18-25 Immanuel (or Emmanuel) means “God with us.”  This is a central promise of the heavenly Father all through the Bible!
    • God was in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve.
    • God was with Abraham when he traveled to Canaan.
    • God was with Joseph while in Egyptian slavery.
    • God was with Moses when he stood before Pharaoh.
    • God was with Joshua while conquering the Promised Land.
    • God was with David as he governed the nation of Israel.
    • God was with the world when He send His Son to be born in Bethlehem.
    The last promise of Jesus to his disciples before ascending into heaven was, “Surely I am with you always, even to the very end of the age.” Isn’t it wonderful to know that because Immanuel came to earth, God is with you in all your decisions, all your challenges, all your victories and defeats, all your joys and sorrows?
  • Dec 4, 2022Messiah
    Dec 4, 2022
    Messiah
    One of the most important and most common titles for Jesus in the New Testament is “Christ.”  It is the Greek translation of the Hebrew term “Messiah,” which means “The Anointed One.”
    In the Old Testament, prophets, priests and kings were often anointed with oil to illustrate their appointment to a high office.  Jesus the Messiah fulfills each of those ministries with complete perfection. Isaiah 11 is one of the many messianic prophecies found in the Old Testament.  It helps us understand at least three very important characteristics of the One sent by God to bless and to save us.
    • He is the Righteous Messiah. (11:1-5)
    • He offers Peace and Security. (11:6-9)
    • He extends an Invitation to all who are scattered and lost. (11:10-12)
    God’s Anointed One, Jesus Christ, offers you a place in His kingdom.  Won’t you accept His offer today?
  • Nov 27, 2022Son of David, Son of Abraham
    Nov 27, 2022
    Son of David, Son of Abraham
    Matthew 1:1-17 The names and titles attributed to Jesus in the first chapter of Matthew go a long way in defining his mission and ministry to a lost and hurting world.  We begin this morning by considering the significance of his genealogy.
    • The Son of Abraham
    • The Son of David
    • The Son of Zerubbabel
    • The Son of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary
    By coming into the world, Jesus related himself to all of humankind— men & women, rich & poor, Jew & Gentile, immoral & pure.  By God’s design, there is no barrier to keep any person from receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord!
  • Nov 20, 2022Forget Not All His Benefits
    Nov 20, 2022
    Forget Not All His Benefits
    Series: (All)
    Psalm 103:1-5 The Benefit of Forgiveness (v. 3a) The Benefit of Healing (v. 3b) The Benefit of Redemption (v. 4a) The Benefit of Fulfillment (v.5a) The Benefit of Renewal (v. 5b)
  • Nov 6, 2022The Crowns of Christ
    Nov 6, 2022
    The Crowns of Christ
    Series: (All)
    The Crowns of Christ “...and on his head are many crowns.”  Revelation 19:12 The Crown He Set Aside
    • John 1:14
    • Philippians 2:5-7
     The Crown He Willingly Accepted
    • Matthew 27:27-31
    • Philippians 2:8
     The Eternal Crown He Gained
    • Hebrews 2:9
    • Philippians 2:9-11
     Don’t you want a King like this?
  • Oct 30, 2022STAND
    Oct 30, 2022
    STAND
     “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”  — Ephesians 6:10-13 How do we stand against the devil?
    • BE AWARE of the nature of spiritual warfare.
    • BE STRONG in the power of the Lord.
    • BE EQUIPPED with the Armor of God.
    • BE VICTORIOUS!  God keeps His promises and never fails.
  • Oct 23, 2022WALK
    Oct 23, 2022
    WALK
    “I urge you to live a life [to walk] worthy of the calling you have received.”  Ephesians 4:1b
    • As followers of Jesus, God calls us to “walk” among the people of the world.
    • Our Christian walk should be noticeably different than that of unbelievers.
    • Our Christian walk should be characterized by love first and foremost.
    • Our Christian walk will give credibility to our words of witness.
    • Our Christian walk will open our lives to blessings both now and forever.
  • Oct 16, 2022SIT
    Oct 16, 2022
    SIT
    “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”  — Ephesians 2:6
    • To “sit” with Christ acknowledges that he has accomplished everything necessary for our salvation.
    • To “sit” with Christ indicates that we accept the rest he offers.
    • To “sit with Christ  expresses that we have put the fullness of our faith in him.
    “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10a
  • Oct 2, 2022Sharing the Cup of Christ
    Oct 2, 2022
    Sharing the Cup of Christ
    Series: (All)
    The Lord’s Supper:  Sharing the Cup of Christ We are called to share in the cup of his suffering and death.
    • Matthew 26:39   “...if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me.”
    • Romans 8:17   “...if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”
    We are invited to share in the cup of his victory and glory.
    • Psalm 23:5  “My cup runneth over.”
    • Psalm 116:13  “I will lift up the cup of salvation”
    • Matthew 25:21  “Come and share your master’s happiness!”
    We are privileged to share in the cup of his service to others.
    • Matthew 10:42   “If anyone gives even a cup of cold water...”
    • Romans 12:13   “Share with God’s people who are in need.”