Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and take them to heart that, by the patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life. … through Jesus Christ,…

Main Point: Christians are locally gathered as a distinct societal institution with a unique authority and mission in the world.

A Common Problem for All of Us: You see, We Like What Is New. We like things that are. . . Fresh — Edgy — Pushing the limits — Re-imagined — Refreshed — Revitalized or Re-energized. Those are exciting words, the kind of words that are designed to make us want the latest and best, and to move away from…

Main Point: Christianity transcends culture, though it does not obliterate culture, and this is inevitably threatening to those whose central identity is of this world.

Welcome/Intro/Prayer Greeting: Good Morning Church! How is everyone doing this morning? Series: Unexpected Messages In this Advent Series We are going to be looking at the unexpected Messages that come in the Birth and Life of Jesus Christ! Each of the messages we will encounter in this series changed…