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Acts 4:32-35 32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and…

Here we have a contrast between the days leading up to judgment and the day when it strikes. Noah’s generation did not know that God was about to pour out his judgment in the torrents of the flood, and so they went about their business, eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage. By the time…

Intro Body Revelation and scripture overlap. He made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in Christ as a plan for the right time—to bring everything together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth in him. The story of scripture is the story…

Christ came to save the lost for his first advent, but he will come to judge the lost for his second advent.

Jesus is the reason for the season. I don't like the phrase because the reality is Jesus is the reason for everything. Jesus is the reason for peace, the lack of fear, the creation, everything. Think about it today, the reason for everything was born in Bethlehem on this first Christmas evening.

The great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was arrested in 1943 for his part in an effort to convince the Allies to pursue a negotiated peace agreement with the Nazi government. Later the Germans would learn that he helped plan a failed assassination attempt on Adolph Hitler, and Bonhoeffer would…

Mary believes the Angel and goes to see the miracle of John's conseption, once there she praises God with scipture.

Introduction Please open your Bibles to Matthew Chapter 1 this evening John the Baptist was born Mary leaves Marry is now into her second trimester. Before we get into the birth of Christ though there is the question, who is Christ? The word Christ means anointed one, messiah. In America we are disconnected…

We have come to the most holy day of the Christian year. It is the day that makes us Christians. Not Christmas, but Easter. Specifically, Resurrection Sunday. It is faith in the one who was put to death for our sins and who was raised from the dead that makes us who we are. We are a people of the resurrection.…

1:18–19 Matthew sets up this scene by linking Jesus’ personal name with his royal title: Jesus Christ . The reference to Christ once again draws attention to Jesus’ identity as the Messiah-king, and it connects this story with the conclusion of the genealogy, which in the previous verse also emphasized…

Contents 1 ‌Introduction 2 ‌ The Cosmic Week Idea 2.1 ‌ Sabbatical Years and Jubilee Years End in 2027 2.2 Spirit of Prophecy Pointing to the Year 2027 2.3 The True Meaning of Matthew 24:36 3 ‌ The Year 2027 in Daniel 12 ‌ 3.1 The traditional interpretation of Daniel 12:11-12 3.2 The New Historic Interpretation…

Our Attitude at Christmas should mirror Christ's

‘They’ includes Jesus, his disciples (two of whom are mentioned in v. 1b), the large crowd (20:29), and the blind men Jesus has just healed (20:34). Having traveled in a southwesterly direction from Jericho (20:29), they now come to the Mount of Olives The Powerful Return of your King in His Not -Triumphant…

At the heart of John’s prophetic message is the challenge to repent, which in Greek means to change one’s mind or perspective. In the Jewish tradition the Hebrew word for repent means to turn around, or return. John is calling for a complete change in thinking and conduct—a decisive, fundamental change…

1 Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 As he sat on the Mount…

11:2–3 At last mention, John the Baptist was taken into custody (4:12). This event prompted Jesus to begin his kingdom ministry (4:17). How much time has elapsed between then and the present episode is uncertain, but it was long enough for uncertainty to take hold of the imprisoned prophet. Apparently…

Intro Well I don’t know about you, but thanks to our family getting COVID, my New Year has not begun the way I wanted it to. I had all these plans, you know? Plans to spend some special focused time with my family. My wife Neva and I had plans to do a fun New Years cocktail class together online and…

Main Point: The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is the temple of God, which God will protect, and which God has blessed with every good gift.

Main Point: The natural way of thinking and living in this world makes the message of the gospel sound ridiculous, but God has intended to save sinners through a ridiculous message.

Titus 3: when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so…

Main Point: The Christian mission is to live as faithful witnesses, expecting opposition and even division, and wisely avoiding the worst, if possible.

Grace and peace Introduction scripture: Oh come, let us sing to the Lord ; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In…

Introduction What do you expect to see in the world over the next 20 years? What do you expect will happen to leading nations, to major populations, or to religious institutions? What do you expect will become of this local church, or any other? And how should everyday Christians aim to be faithful in…

A Fast for a New Year A Fast For a New Year Next week, we are going to begin a new series of messages for the new year. But this morning, on the very FIRST Sunday of a new year. As we enter the 2020’s, I want us to take stock of where we are and where we’re going. I want to encourage you with hope and…