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Matthew 2:1-12 We have been looking at the Truth about Our Hope these last few weeks. The Ladies just sang of that hope that had lived among the people through the ages. We began by looking at the hope of Christ’s Second coming earlier this month. We learned that this hope motivates us to live a life…

Why is Paul Suffering? Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the church. For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— Bringing them before the chief magistrates, they…

What does Matthew 2 have to do with Sanctity of Human Life Sunday? Sort of two things going on this morning, we are, along with 90 or so other churches in the Puget Sound working with CareNet to recognize Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, raising awareness of how we as the church can love and support families…

The Wonder of HOPE — Jesus is the FULFILLMENT of things to come — FORGIVENESS we need — The one to FOLLOW The Wonder of PEACE — Sheep…who like us need a Shepherd Jesus CALLS us by name — LEADS us out — GATHERS us in — GOES ahead Is it Christmas yet? Anxious — Advent (waiting) — Carols? Today we jump…

Today we are going to look at the book of Proverbs. Proverbs are a powerful literary device because they are often so short and memorable, yet contain profound truths. Proverbs seek to dispense wisdom. Knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing. One may have knowledge and no wisdom, but one cannot have…

Do you know how we can tell when we are not focusing on Christ? We become divided by acting snobbish, criticizing, and ignoring others becoming prideful and prestigious. Is Christ Divided? No Then why do we become divided? Every church and member needs to listen to this message today and take it to heart,…

Last time we saw a portrait of God as the grieving father broken over His wayward son. God had brought discipline on Israel for their idolatry. This was something that was very difficult to do. As a father, he knew Israel needed punishment, but he wrestled emotionally in carrying it out. A loving parent…

Our Scripture lesson comes from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 : Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is…

This passage in Luke specifically verses 1 and 2 are a couple of the foundational verses for Christ Our Hope. Luke 10: 1-16 : The Mission of the Kingdom You know the interesting thing about Life is that God meant for it to be reproduced. This reproduction happens in several ways, whether it’s the planting…

Recognizing that God is immutable, omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient is indeed significant. However, these attributes alone provide only a glimpse of what God expects from us. So, what compels us to worship beyond His unchanging, all-powerful, and infinitely knowing presence? God’s holiness Compels…

We live in the most comfortable age in history. There is plenty of stuff going wrong in the world, but there are more comforts than ever before. The rapid changes in technologies have changed the way we live. Once upon a time, it was a pipe dream to have more than one television in your home. It was…

Intro; Pastor Rod Mattoon makes a statement of their being three stages of a Christian’s life. 1. The Christian living in the bondage of worldliness as Israel was in bondage in Egypt. 2. The selfish, carnal, Christian wandering in the wilderness. 3. The productive Christian living in victory and conquering…

Introduction E.g. Chasing the jet ski Fell off jet ski & had to keep swimming after it as it ‘snaked’ its way up the river By the time I caught it I was too exhausted and annoyed to keep going so I went back For many people happiness, contentment, satisfaction in life seems like chasing the jet ski It…

Introduction Advent of the Messiah: Love This is the last in the series on the Advent of the Messiah. If you have missed some, let me recap. Hope The first week was the advent of Hope. The long awaited messiah foretold through the prophets came and brought the fulfillment of their hope Peace The Angel’s…

Do you want to have a great marriage? Do you want to have a great church? 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is . 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,…

25 Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste and said thus to him: “I have found among the exiles from Judah a man who will make known to the king the interpretation.” 26 The king declared to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to make known to me the dream that I have seen…

Leading up to this point, the people in v.16 were looking for a sign from heaven. They were wanting Jesus to perform some tricks that they might believe(not that they had been given enough). This mindset was wrong, Jesus had proven Himself numerous times and had just performed signs that He had shown…

The Wise capping off the sermon with an indictment in regards to what you do with what you just heard for those who hear and believe He is Lord, they obey by doing the word in recognition of His authority to say what He said and give the commands He gave - this is contrasted with the religious establishment…

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Homer’s Odyssey- The Sirens’ Song On voyage home from Trojan Wars Odysseus must pass the Isle of the Sirens . The beautiful song of the Sirens drew in unsuspecting mariners to their doom on the rocks. Odysseus ordered his shipmates to plug their ears with wax and then to tie him to the mast so he alone…

This morning we continue on our journey through the gospel according to Matthew....a journey that we have entitled The King and His Kingdom . Please grab your copy of God’s Word and turn with me to Matthew 2 . When you are there and if you are able to, please stand for the reading of God’s Word. Matthew…

Intro: There comes a time in an individual’s life when they must come to a conclusion of what is real and what is a fantasy. That time is now for our graduating seniors. Life is fixing to get real for them as they enter the next chapter of their lives [ work, college ]. What you have learned from your…

Introduction This evening, we’re going to examine this psalm. It’s one that I read in my devotions this morning that God used to speak to me. I had went into my devotions this morning, not expecting to find what I was preaching tonight, but I asked God that if it be His Will to please give me the text…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured;…

Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: How has the path of your life been unfolding? As you have made your way through the many ups and downs that have brought you where you are today, the that last statement of the video is true! “The journey was always leading you to Jesus.” There is a wonder of joy waiting…