Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the east bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh…

When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him,…

TEXT: Luke 2:1-7 TOPIC: DON'T MISS CHRISTMAS Pastor Bobby Earls, First Baptist Church – Center Point, Alabama December 18, 2005 1/And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was…

Yesterday was the Twelfth and final Day of Christmas. Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord. Epiphany is a Greek word that means “to shine forth.” Epiphany is the manifestation of the light of Christ to the Gentiles. This revealing was foretold by the prophet Isaiah, “Arise,…

Christ-miss King Herod the Great Have you ever missed an important event? Something that would’ve been a life changing part of your life? There’s a man I know who were going to call John. John was a married man who at the time of his second year being married he was expecting the arrival of their first…

Why bring in the character of Herod into the birth story? It seems that it is unnecessary other than the Magi going to the throne thinking the baby would be born there. The tension is set. Tension and power are two common experiences of life. The use and abuse of power is something Jesus spoke about…

Part Two - A brief series of three messages from Matthew's Gospel for Christmas 2020 (and the New Year) to remind Christians that our hope for 2021 is not in improved circumstance but in Whom we trust and serve. By faith in Him we need not fear or falter but press ahead in His fullness.

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl 29 Sep , 2014 Title: The Vow Intro: An eleventh century German king, Henry III, grew tired of ruling. He applied to a monastery to spend the rest of his life in quiet contemplation. The prior asked if he, a king, could live out a vow of complete obedience. "I will," said…

Peter is miraculously delivered from a prison cell through the hand of an angel.

From Scattered to harassed From the persecuted, scattered church (Act8:1) to the church at peace (Act9:31). Then came the gospel stretching out further (Act11:19-21) Tonight we see a new form of persecution that comes in, we will look at the way it comes, and the results of it. 1 Saul was in hearty agreement…

Is there a war on Christmas? – It all depends on whom you ask? In the age of political correctness, some bureaucrats treat Christmas as a four letter word. Christian school-aged children are expected to understand and respect Kwanza, Ramadan, and Chanukah, but are forbidden to explain Christmas. Do Atheists…

Introduction How many of you have seen this after a touchdown ( S )? Or a soccer goal ( S )? Or a basket ( S )? Or a home run ( S )? Not trying to frown on them or question faith. My point is that some of them point up to God after a triumph and yet live in public sin the rest of the time. We’re not…

Sovereign Christmas. Christmas is getting very close! I have an aunty who makes all these wonderful creative cards, so this year I thought that I would have a go at making my own Christmas card. [P] What do you think? A nice traditional snowy picture, a fairly standard Christmas greeting: “I wish you…

Wes McNabb preaches from Acts 12.

BLASPHEMY‑‑Acts 12:20‑23 What is blasphemy?‑‑speaking lightly of or having a small view of God‑‑It is degrading God either by action or speech‑‑ 1. How can and do we blaspheme God? 2. What steps can be taken to end our blasphemy of God? The Church multiplied‑‑Acts 12:24 Multiplied‑‑4129 Added‑‑4369‑‑added…

"The terrors they see cause them to surrender the hopes they embrace" --- (2007 version at Why Jerusalem Is Troubled) Last Week – The first bloodshed was at the hand of Herod the Great; innocent children were slain in an attempt to slay the newborn king of the Jews. See it at War on Christmas - First…

The opening of Luke's Gospel records the reaction of two people to incredible news. Their reactions couldn't be more different: the one whose news is more positive doubts, yet the one whose news is more threatening rejoices. What are the secrets to Zechariah's (the father of John the Baptist) and Mary's (the mother of Jesus) reactions? How can we accept God's work in our life more like Mary than Zechariah?

TEXT: มาระโก 8:15 / As we look at what the Leaven of the Sadducees/Herod was, I want us to ask ourselves 2 main questions Do You practice/accept any of the leaven in your life? Are you practically a Sadducee/Herodian? The sadducees/Herodians had a collection of beliefs and practices that made them distinct…

As Christians, we live our lives by faith. We live by believing God and learning to trust Him. As weak humans, our faith can waiver, and following together with Jesus, we may find ourselves at times in spiritual highs and at other times in spiritual lows. In the midst of this, Jesus remains faithful. He remains steadfast, immovable, sure. He obeys the Father and He becomes for us the place where we find rest and refuge. We hope you'll begin to trust Him, too. There is no one like our God! Shared by Jonathan Albanese at Refuge Christian Fellowship Tallahassee on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

The fox kills the hen, but the hen conquers the fox on the cross.

March 26, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org Jesus taught more about money than any other topic. He once asked his audience, ‘What does it profit someone to gain the whole world—and yet lose their own soul?” People have always been closely…

Christmas Dreams - “I am dreaming of this kind of Christmas!” A Christmas where God gives directions! I have two stories to share. One about a little girl and one about a little boy. The little girl’s story is this video. Here are her thoughts about Christmas. (A Very Special Baby Clip) Now the story…