A Light Shining In the Darkness – Matthew 4:16
Honor Christ today as Lord and God! Let the light of Christ shine out from you into the darkness that is enveloping our world.
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Jesus: Lord and Christ – Acts 2:36
As Peter declared, Jesus is both Lord and Christ. But each of us have to examine our own lives. Is Jesus truly my Lord?
The Cross: A Look From the Other Side – Colossians 2:13-15
We most often see the physical side of the cross. But at the cross, Jesus defeated his enemies, and ours. The cross was his greatest victory.
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail – Matthew 16:13-20
It is easy to be afraid of what our culture will do to us. But Jesus promise to us is that the gates of hell will not prevail against us.
Immanuel: God With Us
More than a baby born into humble circumstances, Jesus was Immanuel, God with us. This Christmas, don’t just celebrate his birth. Worship him as God.
The Parables of Small Beginnings – Matthew 13:31-33
The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast illustrate that the kingdom of God works with small beginnings to produce big changes in people and culture.
The Parables of the Precious – Matthew 13:44-46
The parable of the pearl and the parable of the hidden treasure express the value of the kingdom of God. Will we give up everything for it?
The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
This early hymn is one of exaltation for Jesus, one who was fully God, who became fully man, and who died as a sacrifice for our sin.
Going into the Mountains to Pray – Matthew 14:23
I love Jesus example of going out into the mountains to pray. I enjoy the time when I can get out like that and spend time alone with God.
What Would Jesus Do? – Matthew 9:9-13
What would Jesus do if he came to town? I think he would be hanging out with ‘sinners’ rather than us good Christian folk, safely tucked into our churches.
