Text: Matthew 3:13-17 As we see Jesus baptized by John in the Jordan, sometimes we wonder why this was done. And is John’s Baptism the same as Jesus’ Baptism? And what does the Bible mean when it says “one baptism”? Jesus wasn’t baptized because He needed forgiveness, so why did He do it? He said that He […]
Text: Luke 2:40-52 We don’t hear much about Jesus’ childhood, except that time as a twelve-year-old boy where He stays in Jerusalem, unbeknownst to His family, in His Father’s house, listening to the teachers, asking them questions, and answering questions. This happened at Passover. If we fast forward many years to Jesus’ ministry, we see […]
Text: Matthew 2:13-18 Guest preacher Rev. Dave Haberstock speaks on the slaughter of the innocent boys two years old and younger as Herod sought to kill the Christ-child, and what it means for us?
Text: John 1:1-14 In the beginning was the Word. That Word is Jesus, because the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. That Word was also rejected by men, crucified, and died. But the Word, Jesus, did that in order to bring us life. Because the Word of Life IS life. And that Word rose […]
Text: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20; John 1:1-14 When you think about gifts being given at Christmas, they may not always appear to be fair, based on the size or the number of the gifts. But does that mean they are not equal, based on the amount of money that was spent on each […]
Text: Matthew 1:18-25 As we get closer to Christmas, we all have things going on in our lives. What does God want us to do? Be in worship. Where does God want us to be? In worship. Why? Because He’s here, after all, He is Immanuel, God with us. He’s here in the means of […]
Text: Matthew 11:2-15 As John is in prison, he sends his disciples to Jesus to ask Him if He is the One who is to come or should they expect someone else. Jesus responds with, “the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are […]
Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Two things that we are told to do. Two things that we are not able to do because of sin. We cannot repent of our sins and change our sinful ways on our own. And we cannot believe in Jesus on our own. So, whether this was John’s message or Jesus’ message, […]
Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 26:36-44 Advent means coming. And in the season of Advent we prepare ourselves to celebrate the coming of Jesus in His birth that first Christmas. We also think about Jesus coming on the Last Day. And for those who believe, who have been called to walk in the light of Christ, Advent […]
Luke 23:27-43 When you think about paradise, what is your idea of paradise? As the thief on the cross asks Jesus to remember him when He goes into His kingdom, Jesus responds with, “today you will be with me in paradise.” We could say that wherever Jesus is, that is where paradise can be found. And […]