Bible Study: Exodus 1-4

Getting Going  1. Your mental pictures of this story of Israel’s slavery in Egypt and the raising up of Moses as a deliverer: Getting Clear 2. Our Mental Map: Plot: Gen 1 to Ex 40 as a complete narrative: a story about being expelled from God’s presence in Eden and then finally being brought back…

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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…

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Bible 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…

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Sermon: 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…

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Sermon: 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?…

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Sermon: 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…

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Sermon: 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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