Matthew 21:1-11 — Easter is a special season for our church family and it begins with Palm Sunday. The day derives its name from the palm branches that were strewn across the road as Jesus and His disciples made their way to Jerusalem. It was a joyous occasion filled with noisy expectation. In this sermon,…
Daniel 7:13-14, Mark 10:35-45 — “The spirit of Christmas” is an expression that’s often used at this time of year, but what does it actually mean? What is this spirit? Does it even matter? That’s what we investigate in this sermon beginning in the Old Testament and then moving to an encounter Jesus had with…
Matthew 2:1-21 — We tend to forget that there is a tragic element to the Christmas story. There was great joy and rejoicing in Bethlehem and then shortly afterwards there was great distress and sorrow. In a fit of rage King Herod ordered all the boys two-years old and under to be killed and they…
Matthew 1:18-25 — Joseph was engaged to Mary and we can imagine the expectations he had for their life together. Then he discovered she was pregnant. Can you imagine how he must’ve felt? Can you imagine the disappointment and the hurt? Joseph naturally thought that Mary had been unfaithful and he intended to break off the…
Micah 5:2 — This is one of the most important verses in the Bible. It told God’s ancient people where Messiah would be born and what kind of person He would be. In this study we learn about Micah’s ministry and the context for this wonderful prophecy. We also have the blessing of seeing it…
I Corinthians 15:20-23 — Easter Sunday A patient lies on the operating table. They’ve stopped breathing. Their heart has stopped beating. In desperation the doctor applies the defibrillator and after three or four shocks the patient is brought back to life. Was Jesus’ resurrection something like this? Was He simply revived? Was He the same…
Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46. Good Friday — If we do not know what hell is, we cannot truly understand and appreciate what Jesus endured on the cross. He experienced what every soul in hell experiences – the worst of which is the total absence of God’s presence.
John 12:12-19 — Palm Sunday. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee… riding upon an ass.” (Zechariah 9:9) We’ve all seen paintings of famous generals and kings riding magnificent horses, but why does this King choose a donkey? What does it tell us about Him and why does it matter?
John 11:45-57, Mark 10:30-32 — Before Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem that marks the beginning of Passion Week, there was a final journey. Jesus left the peace and safety of Ephraim and set out for Jerusalem knowing full well what awaited Him when He arrived. There is one scene in this final journey, recorded by Mark,…
John 3:16 — Giving gifts is a common practice in our culture at Christmas time. In fact it is often the case that no expense is spared when it comes to buying that perfect gift. Where does this custom come from? Many suggestions have been offered over the years, but in truth, giving gifts is the…