Sermons from December 2019
2020 Vision Keeping Our Focus
2020 Vision: Keeping Our Focus on Jesus In the Year Ahead Dec 29, 2019 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. MATTHEW 2:10-12 —————————————————————- JESUS IS KING (GOLD) HE DECLARED HIS KINGSHIP…
Opposite Christmas – When Chaos finds Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 —————————————————————- Genesis 49:10 (1859 B.C.) – The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to…
Opposite Christmas: When Sorrow Finds Joy
Opposite Christmas: When Sorrow Finds Joy (Luke 1:57-80) Dec 18, 2019 A. The Promise of New Life – Beginning (Luke 1:13-17) . . .the angel said to Zechariah, “Do not be afraid . . . for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Luke 1:13 _______ B. The Promise Fulfilled – Blessing (Luke 1:57-66) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore…
Opposite Christmas: When Fear Meets Hope
Introduction to the Gospel of Luke (1-4) _______ Introduction to Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-7) _______ Zechariah’s Incredible Day (Luke 1:8-25) Unique Placement (1:8-10) Unique Conversation – w/ Gabriel (1:11-17) Unique Situation (Question) – Zechariah’s lack of Faith (1:18) Unique journey of Zechariah (1:19-25) Consequence from a Lack of Faith (1:19-20) Zechariah Exits the Temple/The Crowds Response (1:21-22) Zechariah Returns Home/ Elizabeth Gets Pregnant (1:23-25) _______ The Rest of Journey (Luke 1:57-80) The Birth of John the Baptist (1:57-58) The…