Sermons from 2020
New Years: Seeds
New Year – Seeds December 27, 2020 What would you like more of? Matt. 13:1-9 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it…
Christmas Eve: Peace
Peace December 24, 2020 Peace doesn’t come in circumstances Luke 2:8-20 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is…
Anticipating Immanuel: His Voice
Anticipating Immanuel – His Voice December 20, 2020 How active is God? Malachi 4:4-5 Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD. He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse Matt. 11:11,13-14 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there…
Anticipating Immanuel: His Reach
Anticipating Immanuel – His Reach December 13, 2020 Jesus came as a King better than any kind of political solution Anticipate Immanuel our King Not that great people got to come close to God People became great when God came close to them Anticipate Immanuel our God Jesus showed faith, not religiosity was the way to God The Jewish faith was never meant to be only internal Gen. 12:2-3 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you;…
Anticipating Immanuel: His Relationship
Anticipating Immanuel – His Relationship December 6, 2020 Anticipate Immanuel our King The coming of Jesus the king was better than imagined Ex. 20:19 “Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die.” Isaiah 30:19-21 O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries. Though the Lord…
Anticipating Immanuel: His Salvation
Anticipating Immanuel – His Salvation November 29, 2020 We need Christmas this year! Biblical HOPE is anticipation Children who grew up in poverty but had success later in life all had one thing in common – hope. American Psychology Association The Bible is filled with Hope Hope asks a question… “What will make your life better?” First Century Hope? Save us from our enemies Better Future? Give us our own good King who will save us from our enemies Luke 1:68-75 “Praise the Lord, the God…
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: I’m Listening
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: I’m Listening November 22, 2020 NO, To lesser things to focus on the greater THANKS, Seeing wonder around us HELP, Accepting the gift of help SORRY, Heal as you get real Every character quality we first learn in our living relationship with Jesus I’m Listening 1 Sam. 3:9-11 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the…
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: Sorry
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: Sorry November 15, 2020 Each word we stop learn to say, is first experienced at the feet of Jesus NO, To lesser things to focus on the greater THANKS, Seeing wonder around us HELP, Accepting the gift of help Yet the problem is there and isn’t going to go away until I stop and fix it SORRY Luke 18:9-12 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to…
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: Help
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: HelpNovember 8, 2020 Help Each word we stop learn to say, is first experienced at the feet of Jesus Our Identity and Mission clarify our NO’s Seeing wonder is the doorway to gratitude Help Heb. 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. “As Christians we are made to live in continual dependence on God, in the context of surrender and interactive friendship” – John Ortberg John…
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: Thank You
5 Words for Your Relationship Toolkit: Thank YouNovember 1, 2020 Thanks Psalms 34:18 The LORD is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Our Identity and Mission clarify our NO’s My Identity is a child of the King My Mission is to serve my King Each word we stop learn to say, is first experienced at the feet of Jesus THANKS 1) Polite Thanks 1) Polite Thanks 2) Circumstantial Thanks (from the heart) David Brookes (NY times) …