Sermon: The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
Don’t be alarmed. This Sunday we are talking about the wise men…and it is not Christmas. I hope that doesn’t disorient anyone too badly. Chapter 1 of Matthew introduces us to the main characters of the story of the world: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Father is overseeing history to bring about…
Read MoreBible Study: Intro to Exodus- Deuteronomy
Welcome Back!! We are excited to get this new series rolling! We have moved from the dinner table down to the office. And it is a good thing because in this episode we chat about loving the law, children playing in the street, and punching husbands where the sun doesn’t shine. Enjoy! Below are some…
Read MoreSermon: Joseph’s Sleepless Night (Matthew 1:16-25)
When was your last sleepless night? What caused it? A baby? Anxiety? Sickness? Sadness? Job loss? A job gained? Most of our days roll on with rhythmic sameness. We wake up, drink our coffee, go about our day’s work, eat dinner, go to bed… and repeat. But every so often we experience days that stop…
Read MoreSermon: Matthew 1:1-17
Jesus’ Genealogy 3 Stages of the Story: The Plotline of the Bible: Act 1: From Abraham to David Act 2: From David to Exile Act 3: From Exile to Christ 3 Things this Teaches Us: The Line Was Right The Time Was Right The Design Was Right
Read MoreSermon: Gospel of Matthew Introduction
New Sermon Series on Matthew I am really excited to begin a new sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew. Over the next year and a half, we will be working our way through this great book. Now, why in the world would we want to spend so much time in such an old book?…
Read MoreSermon: Isaiah 9 part 2: Don’t Just Play With the Box
Advent 2019 Isaiah 9:1-7 | Part 2 Don’t Just Play with the Box Introduction and Historical Setting The Qualifications the King has (6) He is the Wonderful Counselor (wisdom and wonder) He is the Mighty God (strength and ability) The Conditions the King brings (6) He is the Everlasting Father (stability and structure) He is…
Read MoreSermon: Isaiah 9 Part 1: Don’t Just Play With the Box
The Hope Described (9:1-3) What God Does (1) What the People Enjoy (2) What Follows (3) The Hope Explained (9:4-7) What God Does (4) What the People Enjoy (5) What Follows (6-7) What will this King do when he comes? 1. He is the King who conquers the darkness. 2. He is the King who…
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Sermon: Ecclesiastes 11-12
Sermon Outline: 4 pictures to live by: Feed the ducks (11:1-2) Check the weather (11:3-4) Take care of the baby (11:5-6) Get outside (11:7) 3 practices to live out: Rejoice Remove Remember 2 presents from God Pleasure Pain 1 point
Read MoreSermon: Ecclesiastes 9:1-17
Dealing with life’s disappointments. In this section of Ecclesiastes we are given 3 rays of light and 3 areas of thankfulness to help us as we live between a rock and a hard place. The Rock (9:1-6) the one thing in life that is certain…death The Hard Place (9:11-18) there is a whole bunch of…
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