God’s Plan Prevails Acts 12:1-24 INTRODUCTION:  In this passage, Luke unfolds for us the martyrdom of James, the brother of John, the...

Happy New Year! I’m not sure about you, but inevitably at this time of year, we all get caught up in making resolutions. Don’t get me...

Merry Christmas! Tomorrow (Dec. 25th) is Christmas day. It is a day that will be filled with presents, food, family, friends and may even...

Through our Advent series, we are seeing a story of when man wasn’t or isn’t faithful; God was and is. This is a powerfully important...

Joyful when Joy isn’t Possible (Joy) Nahum 1:2-3 & Matthew 2:10-11 INTRODUCTION:  Over this Advent season, we have been tracing two...

The opening of John’s Gospel is striking. It paints the picture of a God who is utterly and undeniably complete and needs nothing else....

Only God Offers Peace (Peace) Nahum 2:2 & John 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION:  Nahum is called the prophet of the Assyrian destruction. What a...

The joy of Christmas. It is a real thing. Over the years, different traditions and activities have prompted me to be present to the joy of...

God’s Love Brings Light (Love) Isaiah 7:1-25 & Matt. 4:12-17 INTRODUCTION:  Last week, we met king Ahaz at a pivotal moment in his...