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Word Became Flesh Intro. This is week three of being in the Prologue of John. And Honestly we could probably spend more time swimming in the riches of this passage, but this will be the last week we spend here. Just an overview of the last 3 weeks. 2 Weeks ago we looked at the purpose statement or thesis…

I am excited and honored to be with you this morning, especially on a special day like today! This morning, on Christmas Eve, we gather together as the family of God to celebrate the most defining moment in history and to glorify and worship God, who, through Jesus, made a way for broken sinners to be…

For hundreds of years, God’s people longed for His advent. The Messiah. Emmanuel. God with us. Finally, He came. Even though many did not recognize Him; even though most rejected Him; even though His own people killed Him on a cross, He came. He became one of us. I love the way John, the apostle (the…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn 25 I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. 26 He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing. Prayer Children’s Talk Notices Sunday Morning 11am Lord’s Table - After Service Tithes…

Merry Christmas! Christ in Christmas may choose to not recognize Him but cant take him out… Christ mas… because of Christ Big Idea of the Text: Christmas isn’t an abstract holiday or idea; Jesus came to earth as a real human to reconcile us to God. Application Point: Christ’s willingness to show a “messy…

Advent 2023 – The Love of the Word (Jesus) This fourth week of advent lands on Christmas Eve this year as we celebrate the coming of the Messiah. Much like our Easter celebration of the Resurrection in the Spring, this Sunday is like every other Sunday in that we come together to worship the risen Jesus.…

This morning I want us to focus our minds on our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In one of the most wonderful and glorious moments in history, and yet one of the most incomprehensible and mysterious moments in history, Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son, very God of very God, entered the world and became like…

We started our Christmas series last week with the promise of Christmas focusing in on Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:26-38 In the weeks leading up to Christmas we will be looking closer into the in Purpose, Power and Peace of Christmas. Today will be looking closer at the Purpose of Christmas by asking the…

John 1:6-8 . 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. Who is represented by light? Jesus is represented by light . Which John is…

It’s no surprise to find God “in the beginning,” as we do in the first chapter of Genesis. After all, he’s uncreated, infinite, and eternal. He always has been, and he always will be. He is without beginning and without end. If it were any other way, he wouldn’t be God. Everything else, everything that…

Intro In the movie Thor, the super hero of the same name is also a god. His father banishes him from his home to earth, and when he first arrives on earth, he is confused and repeatedly yells up into the sky, “Father!” As people begin to gather around him, they assume he is threatening, and one of them…

Introduction: Have you ever been sent on an important errand and forgot what you were sent to do? It happens to me all of the time. I will have something from the store that I am supposed to pick up or something that I was supposed to take care of in town. It can be frustrating, especially to the one…

Let us remember tonight that this story did not begin with that sacred meal, it did not begin with that towel and foot-washing basin, it did not begin with those prayers on the mountain, it did not even begin in that stable back in Bethlehem. You see, God had this plan in mind for longer than you or…

You and I are INVITED … as we look at this divine invitation, we started by looking at THE TIME… realizing Christ came at the right time! A MERRY CHRISTMAS was defined: It is a pleasure to declare the Messiah has been sent! Which indicates the next part of the invitation to consider… THE PLACE… Among…

Advent as if a cheer Once finished, ask the question, “What’s that spell?” Then ask, “What’s that mean?” Odds are there will be a humorous silence. Say: “Advent comes from the Latin word adventus and means arrival or appearance. During these next four weeks of Advent, we are going to be celebrating and…

Two important things that we need to understand and respond to tonight... Jesus is... God’s Word to Us 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Word: More than something that is spoken… To the ancients, it was also the expression of personality, character, and…

I love this time of year. And this year has, for some reason, been extra special. I think the months of planning leading up to the nativity are maybe some of it for me, but I’m not sure. Christmas isn’t my favorite holiday (Thanksgiving all the way), but this Christmas season has been something, even…

THEME: The true story of Jesus’ birth reveals and foretells the reconciliation of God and man and the fulfillment of history in His incarnation and death and resurrection. GOAL: That the hearer would believe that God truly became man in Jesus to redeem us, and that He makes His manger for us now in the…

Main Idea The purpose of the manger was the cross. Merry Christmas! Today, we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Unfortunately, we were unable to meet last night. My goal was to briefly show how the Jewish people had been waiting for this day for hundreds of years, surveying a few key prophecies in…

Romans 1:1-7 What is Paul motivated by? For living For writing Paul is motivated by three main factors seen here in Romans 1:1-7 ... His Master (v. 1) His Message (vv. 2-4) His Mission (vv. 5-7) We examined the first one…let’s examine the second one. His Message (vv. 2-4) I want to consider 2 main questions,…

Text: “Provided that you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister. Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what…

“The Firm” by John Grisham - a few selected paragraphs do not make for a full reading and details Do we do that with the Bible at times? Bounce around reading sections based a topic we’re studying? What if we took a book of the Bible and read it from beginning to the end and discover the flow of information…

How would you feel about going to live with a homeless person? Sharing their lack of shelter, their hunger, their uncertainty about what the next moment might hold. Any volunteers? That’s nothing compared to what Jesus did. He left the glory of God the Father’s presence, the joy and peace of heaven,…

John introduces us to Jesus and his birth very differently then Matthew or Luke. Instead of a magnificent story we are given a theological introduction that describes who Jesus is and what he has done. Although very different, John’s Gospel presents a powerful message about the person and birth of Jesus Christ; one that demands our worship.

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and…