Sermons from 2022
The Never Ending Story — The Never Ending Supply
Luke 1:26-33 (NIV84) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are…
What’s In a Name?
Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Signs and Symbols of Christ’s Birth
Scripture Reading Luke 2:12 (ESV) “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Matthew 2:2, 10, 11b (ESV) 2 ”Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 10 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11…Then, opening…
Thanksgiving Proclamation
Psalm 97:1, 12 (ESV) 1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! Luke 17:11-19 (ESV) 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their…
A Synchronized Life
Psalm 37:1-19 (NIV) 1Of David. Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5Commit your way to the LORD; trust…
The Impact of One Person
Judges 3:31 (ESV) After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed 600 of the Philistines with an oxgoad, and he also saved Israel.
Our Kingdom Perspective When Calamity Comes
Habakkuk 2:4 (ESV) Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:14 (ESV) For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 3:17-19a (ESV) 17Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail…
Sabbath, Part 2
Deuteronomy 5:12-15 (ESV) 12’Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. 13Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 14but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you or your son or your daughter or your male servant or your female servant, or your ox or your donkey or any of your…
Decision 2022
Exodus 18:21 (ESV) Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (ESV) 1First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and…
The Daily Office
Psalm 37:7 (ESV) Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him… Psalm 62:1 (ESV) For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Daniel 6:10 (ESV) When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave…