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Two nights ago we looked at and considered how the common writers of John, Luke, and Matthew responded to the birth of Christ by sharing it in written form and making Him known We looked at Joseph and Mary as the obeyed the Lord’s message and pondered on the things they heard We considered the shepherds……

The opening of Luke's Gospel records the reaction of two people to incredible news. Their reactions couldn't be more different: the one whose news is more positive doubts, yet the one whose news is more threatening rejoices. What are the secrets to Zechariah's (the father of John the Baptist) and Mary's (the mother of Jesus) reactions? How can we accept God's work in our life more like Mary than Zechariah?

© December 24th, 2023 by Rev. Rick Goettsche SERIES: Advent As children (and sometimes also as adults) our favorite part of the Christmas celebration was getting gifts. The excitement of finding out what gifts people had specially picked out for you was always fun and memorable. Even as adults, it is…

In Matthew's gospel account, we come across two kings. One lives in a comfortable palace in Jerusalem, while the other king lives in a little town named Bethlehem. A group of wise men from the East spots the star signifying the king of the Jews has been born! They wish to worship and give expensive gifts to him in honor of his coming. In this message, we discover who we are in this Christmas story - are we the wise men or Herod? This question is answered by how we respond to the newborn king.

Recognizing the new King

Herod monologue

Herod the Great's response to the birth of Jesus reflects the heart attitude of a majority of the world's population. This sermon takes a look at Herod's response to the birth of the Savior.

Christ-miss King Herod the Great Have you ever missed an important event? Something that would’ve been a life changing part of your life? There’s a man I know who were going to call John. John was a married man who at the time of his second year being married he was expecting the arrival of their first…

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.

Herod is an example of those through the centuries who have missed the grandeur of Christ's birth and have rejected His authority in their lives.

One of the most common areas of scandals is the area of politics--both in history and presently. Politics is also one of the most heated areas of debate and division in our culture. In today's passage, we see a powerful ruler, King Herod, flexing his political muscles against King Jesus. His response is actually a picture of our hearts' response to King Jesus' authority; today's passage challenges our view of politics as well as the misplaced hope we put into it. It reminds us of the hope of Jesus' kingdom.

Are you a genuine worshiper of Christ?

Matthews Purpose Restated Today is really part 2 of last week since what we read about this week really are the results of what happened last week in the account of Jesus’s birth and early life. As a reminder, Matthew’s desire in his telling of Jesus’s life, especially in these 2 chapters on His birth,…

Welcome Well, good morning everyone! My name is Dan Osborn and I serve as the Pastor for Park - Forest Glen! I’m really grateful to be here…I also want to give a shout out to those of you who are watching online right now with the live stream! We’re continuing in our Advent series this morning [EXPAND]…

I. พระหัตถ์ของพระเจ้า God’s Hand Vs. 12, 13, 19-20, 22 A. การเชื่อฟังของนักปราชญ์ The Wise Men’s Obedience - Vs. 12 1. การหลอกลวงของเฮโรด The deceit of Herod - Vs. 8, 16 2. การเชื่อฟังต่อพระเจ้าTheir obedience to God - Vs. 12 B. การเชื่อฟังของโยเซฟ Joseph’s Obedience - Vs. 13-14, 21, 22 Can you imagine…

God saved His Son so His Son might save us.

Happy New Year New Beginning After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Background: Mary, Joseph and Jesus…

Jesus will either be a threat to your life or a source of joy

Jesus is the the joy of all nations who gives salvation to everyone who believes in Him.

Do you desire to experience holy moments?

Raise your hand this morning if movies are your thing. I don’t mean going to the theater to see a movie. I mean those of you who would say, “My home is my movie theater.” So, let’s see who the real movie fans are. Raise your hand if you have over 100 DVDs. Does anybody have 200 or more DVDs? Anybody…

3 ways that Jesus is the perfect substitute for you!

Jesus' kingly authourity challenges our proud autonomy, yet his weakness assures us of His selfless love.