Herod or Wise Man? – (Matthew 2:1-12)
A study of Matthew 2:1-12: everyone who meets the newborn King must choose — reject Him like Herod, or worship Him like the wise men.
How Do You Receive the Birth of Christ? – (Matthew 1:21)
A Christmas message from Matthew 1–2, Luke 2 and John 1: the prophecies, the incarnation, and whose side you will take before the newborn Savior.
The Sign of Immanuel – (Isaiah 7:14)
A Christmas message on Isaiah 7:14: the sign God gave King Ahaz — Immanuel, God with us — and whether His sign changes your life.
The Peace of God – (Luke 2:1-14)
From Luke 2:1–14, how Christ’s birth brings true peace: peace with God, peace among one another, and peace within ourselves.
A Baby in a Manger – (Luke 2:1-20)
A Christmas message on Luke 2:1-20: the baby in the manger is God in the flesh, revealing Christ’s person and his mission of redemption and reconciliation.
Awaiting Christmas – (Luke 2:22-35)
Righteous Simeon, who awaited the Messiah, teaches us to prepare our hearts for Christmas — in character, in comfort, and in mission.
The Greatest Gift
What follows is the gospel presented as a talk by the Apostle John — the youngest of the apostles and the disciple Jesus loved, so what he tells us about Jesus is firsthand. Imagine that the Apostle John is here among us today, telling us about Jesus himself. Everything below is drawn from his Gospel. …
Advent 2020 Devotion
A Season of Waiting What does this season of advent mean for you? Advent is a season of hope, of expectancy, of preparation. As Christians, we are looking forward to celebrating the incarnation, the first coming of Jesus, but of course, we also are looking ahead to something that is not fully here yet – …