INTRODUCTION: One of the most familiar elements of the Christmas story is the star of Bethlehem. But at the same time, it remains one of the most unknown features of the story—because unlike the wise men, we don’t really look straight at it. THE TEXT: “I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him,…

Sunday, November 26, 2006 at FBC, Comanche; Studies: Christmas Text: Matthew 1: 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Humble Beginnings” Introduction: We see the non-typical yet significant parallel between Ezekiel's four "living creatures" and the four…

Christmas is about the simple fact that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Tim. 1:15). We broke God’s law. God sent his Son to suffer the full weight of God’s justice in our place and then lead us to heaven. That’s what has already happened. The question now is, How should we respond…

ãCopyright December 9. 2018 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche A number of years ago we were eager to welcome a family to the church who had no background in the church at all (they have since moved away). They were sporadic but enthusiastic. They agreed to help one of their friends with the Sunday School Christmas…

The Gift from the Name: Matthew 1: 18-23 Sunday December 23rd 2007. Everton Community Church There is a lot you can know about someone from their name. In the news this week that because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name Mohammed is on track to become the most popular boy’s name…

Each year during the Christmas season, we look for a way to approach the Christmas story from a little different angle. The story itself doesn’t change, but our desire each year is to come to it again with fresh eyes, realizing that there is still more to be learned from the entrance of Jesus into the…

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah--the MESSIAH! We hear his roar down through the corridors of time, from the mouth of Jacob all the way back in Genesis! Our Lord Jesus, Agent of creation, Lamb of God, Great High Priest also rendered the enemy powerless by his defeat, but it took 2 pieces of wood as he was suspended between heaven and earth. Come with the Grace United crew as we marvel at the Lion of Judah!

Title: Christmas Love Theme: The Love of God, Christ Given Series: The Cast of Christmas “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his…

Hebrews 10:5-7 Christmas According to Jesus Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have…

Luke 2:25‑32 The First Person to Die in The Faith “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before…

This month, as we celebrate each Sunday of Advent, we’re going to be considering the people that participated in the first coming of Jesus Christ. We often look at Mary and Joseph and the Shepherds - which we will, but there are some other people that God used. Today, we’re going to consider the prophets…

Understanding the purpose of Christmas.

“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.’”[1] Exchanging gifts is a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. Although giving gifts is a part of other celebrations, giving and receiving gifts…

“When Christ came into the world, he said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, “Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.”’”…

Four Reasons Christmas Almost Didn’t Happen! The story of Christmas didn’t begin when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. It began in the Garden of Eden. After Adam and Eve sinned, God pronounced a curse upon the serpent who was according to the book of Revelation is Satan. He said, 15 And I will put…

El nacimiento de Jesus 8 Había pastores en la misma región, que velaban y guardaban las vigilias de la noche sobre su rebaño. 9 Y he aquí, se les presentó un ángel del Señor, y la gloria del Señor los rodeó de resplandor; y tuvieron gran temor. 10 Pero el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os…

Luke 1:54,55 A Mother’s Song: God is Merciful to Us And Mary said… “He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.” G od is mindful of us. God is mighty for us. God is merciful to us. These three truths constitute the…

This Sunday marks the last Advent Sunday for 2018. We started this Advent Season with the Advent of Hope . We noted that Hope is not dependent on our current circumstances, but on trusting in a God Who loves us and has a perfect plan for our lives. Two Sundays ago, we looked at the Advent of Peace .…