In Matthew 2:1-12, we find the story of the Wise Men who visited the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem. How does this well-known story connect to the mission of Christ – the reason that Jesus came to earth? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
Preview: Revealed to the World
Today (Thursday, 1/6) is Epiphany, the day on which Christians around the world celebrate the visit of the Magi to see Jesus, the newborn Savior. This coming Sunday, we will study Matthew 2:1-12, the story of that ancient visit, as we begin a new series of sermons on “The Mission of Christ.” What is the significance of Jesus being revealed to foreign dignitaries in this way? Come worship with us on Sunday as we discover this together!
–Pastor David
Retreat of the Soldiers
So, today I’d like to let you in on a little secret: I’m losing my hair. That probably comes as no surprise to you, especially if you’ve seen me in person lately. And it’s no surprise to me – my barber told me about my thinning hair when I was sixteen years old. But it’s on my mind again this week. I call my receding hairline “The Retreat of the Soldiers.”
Out of Time?
It’s a brand new year! Pastor J.R. filled in for the vacationing Pastor David this week, and he preached on Ephesians 5:15-17. How should we use the time given to us by God? Are we good stewards of time in this busy world? Click the link below to hear Pastor J.R.’s sermon on this topic.
Post-Christmas; Now What?
Gifts have been opened, turkey and ham have been eaten, carols have been sung, candles have been lit. We have once again celebrated the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Now that the glitter (and shopping) of the Christmas season is over, how do we as the church pick up the pieces and move on?
Joseph and His Dreams
On Sunday, December 26, Pastor David preached on Matthew 2:13-23, the story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt because of King Herod’s jealousy. How does this story help answer the question of free will vs. predestination? Click the link below to listen!
The Savior is Born
Merry Christmas! While I am writing these words, stockings are being hung by our chimneys with care, and children are doing everything possible to move from the “naughty” list to the “nice” list. As always, though, there is a deep, abiding reason for this season that goes beyond gift-giving and family get-togethers. Christ, the Savior, is born!
The Sign of Immanuel
In Isaiah 7:10-17, we read the prophecy of a young woman conceiving and giving birth to a son, who is to be named Immanuel, “God With Us.” What was this story about? And what does it have to do with the real Christmas message of hope? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
Preview: The Sign of Immanuel
In Isaiah 7:10-17, we read “a virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son.” Sound familiar? Ever wonder what it meant before Christ’s birth? Come Sunday and discover the powerful message of hope found in this Christmas prophecy.
–Pastor David
First Snow
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Tara and I come from Indiana, where we often were left merely dreaming of a white Christmas. More common was the muddy or occasionally green(!) Christmas. But with last weekend’s snowfall firmly in place, we seem to be set on the most traditional of courses this season. Why does the weather seem to affect our experience of this Christmas season? Continue reading