Archives for December 2015

Sermon Title: The God Who Commands (Part 2) Preaching Passage: Exodus 20:12-20 This Sunday we will resume our sermon series in Exodus and look at the second table of the Ten Commandments, thinking about how the Lord in his wisdom calls us to holiness in our relationships with those around us. Songs we'll sing together include: "Come Thou Almighty King" by Wesley (You...

Sermon Title: Jesus' Exodus Preaching Passage: Matthew 2:13-23 This Sunday we will look at Matthew 2:12-23 and Jesus' flight into and out of Egypt. Join us as we think about the merciful providence of God even in the midst of persecution. Songs we'll sing together include: "Joy to the World" by Handel Watts (YouTube) "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" byCoffin, Helmore, Ne...

Jesus came to crush the serpent's head. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. Genesis 3:15 Genesis 3 is full of really bad news. The first two chapters of the Bible show just how good things were. A married couple enjoying total and unashamed intimacy. A garde...

Jesus came that the Spirit of God might dwell in us. In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1:13-14 Our Heavenly Father desires to be close to us. Our ...

Jesus came to unite all things in Himself. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in ...

Jesus came to establish the New Covenant. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and ...

Jesus came to make peace by the blood of His cross. For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Among our most beloved Christmas songs, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" contains some of the most memorable lines. In the ...

Jesus came to destroy the power of the devil. Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. Hebrews 2:14-15 What power do your fears have ov...

Jesus came to shine light into the darkness. But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time He brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time He has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those w...

Sermon Title: Jesus' Kingship Preaching Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 This Sunday we will look at Matthew 2:1-12 and the visit of the wise men and spend time thinking about God's faithfulness to his promises and the King who was God with us. Songs we'll sing together include: "Joy to the World" by Handel Watts(YouTube) "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by Rettino (YouTube) "Th...