Wed, 27 December 2017
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Wed, 27 December 2017
What’s in the Names? Matthew 1:1-17
INTRODUCTION Two gospels don’t even record the birth of Jesus (John and Mark are silent about his birth. They have other details to emphasize.) Only Luke and Matthew speak of his birth.
The Gospel of Luke begins with a purpose statement addressed to Theophilus and then foretells the birth of John the Baptist (an important detail because John would be the prophesied forerunner of the Messiah).
But Matthew begins with the title “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ.” And then launches into a list of names. Though we tend to skip this portion, this stuff is riveting!
News vs. Advice
What’s in the Names?
Beginning and End |
Mon, 18 December 2017
Sometimes You Just Have to Sing! Luke 1:46-55 INTRODUCTION Sometimes you just have to sing! Even the most non-musical person will have some occasion which causes their feet to tap, their hands to clap, and their mouths to make a “joyful noise.” The “key” is who or what brings out the music in you? This morning we look at the birth of a child through the eyes of a mother and we join in singing her song! CONTEXT Mary is in her first months of pregnancy. She travels over 80 miles to see her cousin, Elizabeth. At this point, Mary “believes” that she is going to have a baby but her faith is fortified when Elizabeth exclaims: “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the child you will bear.” The Good News inspires Mary to sing a song trumpeting what God has done! CONTENT
Making much about God v46, 50-53
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Mon, 11 December 2017
The Forgotten Person in the Cast of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25
INTRODUCTION Problems don’t take a Christmas vacation. In fact, during the Christmas season problems, pressures, and sorrows can intensify. All of us, at times, find ourselves in circumstances which are not only hard but also they require us
CONTEXT Joseph is “betrothed” to be married to Mary. But Joseph’s world is rocked and shocked when he discovers that Mary is pregnant and he knows that he is not the father! In the midst of competing emotions, Joseph is confronted with some realities about this child and the God who made it all happen!
CONTEN I. A “Messy” Christmas v18
II. God’s Actions #1 God speaks v20, Ps 16:7 Emphasis on our “Identity”
#2 God intervenes v21, II Cor 5:21, Rom 6:23 Reality of sin
#3 God is present v23, Is 7:14, Rom 8:31-39 Assurance of God’s presence
III. Joseph’s Response v25, James 2:17
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Mon, 4 December 2017
A Matter of Time Mark 13:24-37 |
Mon, 27 November 2017
Because You Believe I Thessalonians 5:16-18 |
Mon, 13 November 2017
The Making of a Miracle John 6:1-14 |
Mon, 6 November 2017
Matthew 25:14-30 |
Mon, 30 October 2017
Guest Minister Dr. Greg Thompson delivers the sermon for Reformation Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. |
Mon, 23 October 2017
The Deep Pockets of God Psalm 103 |
Mon, 16 October 2017
October 15, 2017: Why Are You Here? Mark 1:14-20 |
Wed, 11 October 2017
Outcasts, Outsiders, and Others John 4:4-26 |
Wed, 11 October 2017
Genesis 3:8-13 |
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