A Really Blended Family Matthew 1:18-25 1. Jesus: The Son of Mary. (Vs. 21-23a; Luke 2:51-52, Heb 4:15; Luke 1:29-31) a. Luke 2:51-52, “Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God …
12/20/2020 The Right Answer
The Right Answer Luke 1 and 2 1. The Problem: a. Rome Occupied Judea. (Luke 1:5a) b. A Virgin Is with Child. (Luke 1:26-33) c. A Serious Need. (Luke 2:25) 2. The Desired Solution: a. A Military Leader. (John 6:15) b. A Clear Answer. (Luke 1:34) c. The Messiah of God. (Luke 2:26) 3. The Right Answer: …
12/23/18 Jesus: God Among Us
Jesus: God Among Us Matthew 1:18-25 1. Jesus – God the Son. (Matthew 1:20; John 10:28-30, John 8:57-58) John 10:28-30, I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of …
12/09/18 Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas
Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas Luke 1:5-25 1. God’s Messengers Bring the Hope, Peace, Joy, Reconciliation, and Authority of God! (Luke 1:11-17; John 1:11-13, John 12:47-50) John 1:11-13, He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those …
12/02/18 Christmas: The Season of Love
Christmas: The Season of Love John 3:16-21 1. God’s Demonstration of Love is Universal. (John 3:16a, John 3:17, 1 Timothy 2:3-4) 1 Timothy 2:3-4, This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 2. God’s Demonstration of Love is Costly. (John 3:16b, 1 John …
12/24/17 What Christmas Means to Me
Luke 2:1-7 1) Some Celebrate Christmas Love. (Galatians 2:21; Matthew 6:1, Matthew 7:21-23) 2) Some Celebrate Christmas Kindness. (2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 3:10-12) 3) Some Celebrate Christmas Traditions. (Colossians 2:20-23, Philippians 3:7) 4) Some Celebrate the Christmas Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jude 1:24-25)
12/17/17 Christmas’ Demonstration of God
Luke 1:26-38 1) Christmas Demonstrates God’s Grace to Us and for Us. (Luke 1:26-30, Ephesians 1:6) 2) Christmas Demonstrates: a) God’s Rule Over Eternity. (Luke 1:31-33) b) God’s Rule Over History. (Luke 1:32) c) God’s Rule Over Humanity. (Luke 1:34-37)