What gift will you bring to the King? So what’s on your Christmas list? A new car, a new tie, a new boyfriend? Last December that question was asked to several celebrities.[i] Here are two – Hulk Hogan & Susan Boyle. Hulk Hogan answered, #1: Thirty years of life! I want my youth back. I wouldn't change…

Experience the Nativity Story The Hope of the Wise Men Hope for the Journey… 1. We find hope on the right path After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

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…

By understanding Jesus’ nature as God and man, we will overcome false teachings about Jesus and trust him more. What does it mean when we say that Jesus is both God and man? Is Jesus a man who became God Is Jesus God indwelling a man? Is Jesus God appearing to be a man? Is Jesus a spiritual being ordered…

The Story of the Magi Christmas; Honor the Lord; Honor the Father; Commitment I. INTRODUCTION AND TEXT: Matt. 2:1-3; Luke 2:8-19 A. As Christmas approaches, we are all excited about the time of family gathering. We put up the tree; we wrap presents, prepare a special meal, and get ready for celebration…

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.

Jesus' Formula for Prayer Introduction: Think: "Prayer" is letting God communicate with you. Five Keys To Effective Praying: I. Praise God. - L- v.9a; 13b A. Acknowledge His holy name. - L- v.9; Psalm 16:8; L- Matthew 7:21 B. Acknowledge His name has authority.- L- v.13b; L-Matthew 28:18 C. Acknowledge…

Patience is a funny thing. Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. In reality, patience is the ability to wait on what I want. My fleshly patience revolves completely around me. And your fleshly patience revolves around you. Well, as…

Jesus Christ’s birth is prophesied in the OT The prophecy of a coming ruler For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon his shoulder: And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase…

Introduction Opening Illustration: Cain & Abel Recently I was teaching at our Academy on the topic of worship, particularly the OT sacrtificial system. And I asked a question. How would you define “worship?” Perhaps you might say something like this, “ Worship is fully trusting in God.” Or, “ Worship…

It’s dangerous to use a word and not know what it means. (Mr. Barrett illustration) There is a chance that you have used the word worship for a long time without knowing exactly what it means. And yet, so much can be said and only begin to scratch the surface talking about worship. Churches have feuded…

New Testament — starts off with Jesus, Son of David, the Messiah 1 An account of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: ~ genealogy ends with Jesus the Messiah 16 and Jacob fathered Joseph the husband of Mary, who gave birth to Jesus who is called the Messiah. Messiah will…

ANNA’S FAST – LUKE 2:36-38 DECEMBER 23, 2007 BBC 4TH SUNDAY LUKE 2:36-38 36 1 AND THERE WAS ONE ANNA, A PROPHETESS, THE DAUGHTER OF PHANUEL, OF THE TRIBE OF ASER: SHE WAS OF A GREAT AGE, AND HAD LIVED WITH AN HUSBAND SEVEN YEARS FROM HER VIRGINITY; 37 AND SHE WAS A WIDOW OF ABOUT FOURSCORE AND FOUR YEARS,…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Praise God for the wonderful Christmas Eve Service! Judy has felt that her season of teaching Bible study has come to a close. She needs to be at home with Ernie. Please pray for them. Next week, Patti Pointer will be stepping into teach Bible study next week…