Passage: Luke 2:21-35 Looking at Simeon’s devotion of the newborn Christ in Luke, we see four things: Simeon’s anticipation of Messiah, his adoration, his response, and his proclamation.

Passage: Matthew 7:13-27 Relative to the current pandemic, for those feeling unsure and insecure, even afraid, today’s message from Matthew 7 has Jesus getting specific about the most important decision in life, what is the foundation of your life as it affects eternity?

Passage: Luke 2:8-20 This morning we look at the glory of Christ’s birth in three ways: It was intended for Jews first, then for all; it prompted a swift response on the part of the shepherds, and the glory of Christ’s birth was revealed to the average person.

Passage: Luke 2:1-7 Continuing in our study of Christ’s birth as recorded in Luke, today we look at three things the account teaches us.  One, it shows who was really in power.  You could intuit a power struggle between Herod and Jesus, but there was none from God’s perspective.  Two, Christ’s birth was a humble […]

Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Western culture has redefined the story of Jesus’ birth.  You know, three wise men, Joseph and Mary at an inn, Joseph attending the birth, all that stuff.  From our text this morning we’ll get the Scriptural account, and divide it up as, The Travel, The Birth, and The Wise Men.

Passage: Luke 1:57-80 In the account of the birth of John the Baptist, his father Zachariah’s interaction in the event teaches us four things.  One, to listen to Go.  Two, to not follow the world.  Three, to praise God.  Four, to focus on Jesus.  

Passage: Luke 1:39-56 We return to the story of Jesus’ birth and observe the reactions of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist and that of Mary, the mother of Jesus.  Three things stand out: amazement, humility, and praise.  

Passage: Luke 1:26-38 Last week we looked at the prophecy concerning John the Baptist that was remembered at his birth.  This week it’s Jesus’ birth that highlights prophecy once again.    

Passage: Luke 1:13-17 Still looking at the record of John the Baptist’s birth, we back up a little to focus on the piece of the prophesy that says ‘The fathers will be turned to the children’.  From this we can see how to seek to please God, how to live different lives from the world, and […]

Passage: Luke 1:5-25 In the call of Zechariah to help bring in John the Baptist, we see God’s sovereign plan being fulfilled, we are encouraged to live out our calling, and admonished to trust God in our frustrations.