Dec 19, 2021
Humble Beginnings
Series: Christmas
This morning, we’re going to look at a familiar Christmas passage – one which gives us some of the few details about the birth of Christ. We’ll take some time to look at His humble beginning together. Usually, that’s where things leave off – with little baby Jesus in the manger. I want us to go further. You see, it wasn’t just Jesus’ beginning that was humble, but His entire earthly ministry as well. We are called to that same sort of humility in our lives. Before we finish, I want us to look forward somewhat. You see, Jesus’ beginning was humble and almost went without notice, but His return is going to be quite the opposite – it’s going to be spectacular!
God sent His Son to be our Savior.
Luke 2:1-7
Dec. 19, 2021
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- Dec 19, 2021Humble Beginnings
Dec 19, 2021Humble BeginningsSeries: ChristmasThis morning, we’re going to look at a familiar Christmas passage – one which gives us some of the few details about the birth of Christ. We’ll take some time to look at His humble beginning together. Usually, that’s where things leave off – with little baby Jesus in the manger. I want us to go further. You see, it wasn’t just Jesus’ beginning that was humble, but His entire earthly ministry as well. We are called to that same sort of humility in our lives. Before we finish, I want us to look forward somewhat. You see, Jesus’ beginning was humble and almost went without notice, but His return is going to be quite the opposite – it’s going to be spectacular!God sent His Son to be our Savior.Luke 2:1-7Dec. 19, 2021To watch the video of this message, click hhttps://youtu.be/H81wAN0XPacere.
- Dec 12, 2021Living as Conquerors
Dec 12, 2021Living as ConquerorsSeries: RomansPaul closes Romans 8 seeking to assure Christians of their salvation. He tells us in complete confidence that “God is for us.” But, that necessitates us asking a preliminary question, "Are you for God?" If you are, then these words of Paul give you 4 reasons to believe that God is for you: 1) God has already given us the greatest gift; 2) God has already declared us “not guilty;” 3) Christ is constantly praying for us; 4) Christ won’t let anything separate us from His love.Once we are in His care, it is impossible to be separated from Christ.Romans 8:31-39Dec. 12, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 5, 2021Crucial Wisdom for the Christian Life
Dec 5, 2021Crucial Wisdom for the Christian LifeSeries: RomansWe can seek 'wisdom' from a variety of sources. Wise sayings can be found in books and on bumper stickers. People point to the wisdom of everyone from college professors to cowboys, from doctors to dogs. Yet, for all that wisdom out there, the most important truths and the greatest wisdom is found only in the pages of Scripture.In Rom. 8:26-30, Paul highlights 5 different ways in which God desires to give us wisdom for living this life. God gives us wisdom about our prayer life, about our problems in life, about His people’s lives, about His purpose for our lives, and about His process for transforming our lives.God’s plans for us fully provide for our promised future.Romans 8:26-30Dec. 5, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 28, 2021The Blessing of Hope
Nov 28, 2021The Blessing of HopeSeries: RomansThe Apostle Paul was no stranger to personal suffering. Yet, as he brings us into this section of Romans 8, he is able to say that whatever present sufferings we may be going through, there is absolutely no comparison with the glorious future the Lord has planned for His followers. Here Paul shows us three blessings: 1) We Have the Blessing of Future Glory, 2) We Have the Blessing of Full Redemption, and 3) We Have the Blessing of Faith Rewarded.The blessing of God’s future plans for us is bigger than the pain of our present sufferings.Romans 8:18-25Nov. 28, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 21, 2021Finding a New Forever Family
Nov 21, 2021Finding a New Forever FamilySeries: RomansGod adopts us into His family by faith, and leads us by His Spirit to leave behind life in the flesh.Romans 8:12-17Nov. 21, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 14, 2021What’s in Your Head?
Nov 14, 2021What’s in Your Head?Series: RomansIn Romans 8:5-11, Paul highlights 2 things: First, that our mindset matters – it reveals the truth about our nature, it makes an eternal difference, and it unmasks our attitude toward God. Secondly, Paul explains that the Spirit in us means life for us – he helps us understand the Spirit’s identity, and identifies seemingly conditional consequences. Along the way, we find help in dealing with doubts.Set your mind on the Spirit’s leading and find life in Christ.Romans 8:5-11Nov. 14, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 7, 2021Free at Last!
Nov 7, 2021Free at Last!Series: RomansIn Romans 8, Paul offers one of the most encouraging verses in all of Scripture - if we are in Christ, we are not condemned! After discussing what it means to be, "in Christ," we look to Rom. 8:1-4 and find three things that are true "in Christ": In Christ, we are not condemned by sin; in Christ, we are not controlled by the Law, and in Christ, sin is condemned and the Law is completed.God condemned sin so that sin would not condemn believers.Romans 8:1-4Nov. 7, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Oct 31, 2021The Tricky Topic of Halloween
Oct 31, 2021The Tricky Topic of HalloweenSeries: (All)Halloween, for the most part, is a time of year that leaves many a Christian scratching their head wondering what to do. Is it innocent fun? Is it glorifying the occult? Is it okay for Christian kids to dress up in costumes and go trick or treating? Should I participate at any level, or lock the door, turn out the lights, and pretend I’m not home?In this message, Pastor Greg identifies the origins of Halloween. Then, drawing from the principles in 1 Cor. 10, encourages us to strive for a Biblical orientation, seeking to apply those principles to Halloween.We are free in Christ, and yet, we need to avoid that which dishonors God and glorifies Satan.1 Cor. 10:14-31Oct. 31, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Oct 24, 2021The Struggle Within
Oct 24, 2021The Struggle WithinSeries: RomansWhat does struggling with sin say about me? Does it mean I’m not really saved? The reality is that every Christian struggles with sin, including the Apostle Paul himself. With the final two paragraphs of Romans 7, Paul exposes the struggle, speaking of our internal condition, our internal conflict, our internal confession, and our internal contrasts.The reality of our inner struggle should drive us to rely on our Lord’s strength.Romans 7:14-25Oct. 24, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Oct 17, 2021The Value of the Law
Oct 17, 2021The Value of the LawSeries: RomansThe Law is a revealer. In Rom. 7:7-13 Paul shows us that the Law reveals 3 things – 1) The law reveals sin; 2) The law reveals my sinfulness; and 3) The law reveals my need to be saved from sin.The Law is good because it shows me I am not.Romans 7:7-13Oct. 17, 2021To watch the video of this message, click here.
