January 5, 2016
“2016: Life To the Fullest” New Year Perspective Meaningless Under The Sun “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one can say, “Look! This is something new”? It was here already, long ago; it was here… Read More »
December 21, 2015
Due to a technical problem the last few minutes of the message were not recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Fourth Song of Christmas” “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all… Read More »
December 18, 2015
“Gloria: The Third Song of Christmas” A Song Of Angels “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,” (Luke 2:13) Prelude to the Song God’s Glory Brought Terror “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.”… Read More »
December 13, 2015
“Magnificat: The Second Song of Christmas” “And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,” (Luke 1:46–47) I. The Story Behind Mary’s Song A. Mary, Enriched With Grace “The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”” (Luke 1:28)… Read More »
November 30, 2015
The First Song of Christmas “Veiled in Flesh, the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity. Pleased as Man with Man to dwell; Jesus our Immanuel” (Hark the Herald Angels Sing) I. Promises then Silence A. Old Testament Promises ““Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD… Read More »
November 16, 2015
“Thanksgiving, Looking Beyond the Coke” I. Looking Beyond the Coke A. Jesus Gave Thanks Seeing His Mission “Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.” (Matthew 15:36) “Then Jesus declared, “I am… Read More »
November 9, 2015
“The Mighty Man” I. King David’s Story Lists 37 Mighty Men “These are the last words of David …. These are the names of David’s mighty men … There were thirty-seven in all.” (2 Samuel 23:1,8,39) II. The Three Mighty Men A. Josheb: Best of the Best of the Best “These are the names of… Read More »
November 2, 2015
“Amazing Scandalous Grace” “Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.” (Philip Yancey) I. Amazing Scandalous Grace: Recruiting Everybody A. Our Way: The Best Workers Recruited… Read More »
October 20, 2015
“Love of God” “ … to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:18–19) I. God Is Love “Whoever does not love does not know God,… Read More »
October 20, 2015
“Love of God” “ … to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:18–19) I. God Is Love “Whoever does not love does not know God,… Read More »