Luke 2:8-18 The familiar, yet timeless account of God’s herald angel announcing to the shepheres in the hills of Bethlehem the Arrival of the Christ Child.

Genesis 48:8=16; The 3rd week of Advent focuses upon the Shepherd’s candel. While the typical passage used for this message is Luke 2, the first mention of ‘shepherd’ in Scripture goes back to the blessing of Jacob/Israel upon the two sons of Joseph near the conclusion of Genesis. The gift of family relationships and the […]

Micah 5:1-9; The theme of bibilcal prophesy concerning the coming of Messiah was introduced last week in Isaiah 11, with the lighting of the Prophet’s Candle. However there are many more supporting prophesies that provide key information about the nature of Messiah and the location of His arrival. Advent week 2 focuses upon the Bethlehem […]

Isaiah 11:1-9; God’s Plan of Redemption for singul humanity was woven through the Old Testament as well as being fulfilled in the Incarnation of Christ in the New Testament. The Lord foretold through Isaiah that the apparently dead stump of Judah by way of Jesse would raise up a shoot that would become the “Branch”. […]

Psalm 23:2-6; The shepherd theme in Scripture is precious to members of God’s flock….during good times and bad times. This Thanksgiving message is timeless in scope and depth, as David knew well the nature of sheep and the character of a good shepherd.

Colossians 2:9-15; The Apostle Paul used the cross and resurrection as the foundation of his doctrinal instruction to the early church. He brought together the full Deity of Christ, spiritual circumcision, purpose of baptism and the victory of Jesus over all spiritual powers into one expansive unit of instruction.

John 12:12-19; Jesus and disciples returned to the nearby village of Bethany to be honored and anointed by the family of Lazarus. Christ’s raising of His friend from the grave had become a well-known phenomenon in Israel, which did not go unnoticed by the Sanhedrin. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the donkey colt to […]

Luke 2:1-12; The 5th Sunday of Advent is focused upon the “unsung hero” of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ…..Joseph. Although he is never quoted as speaking in Scripture, quiet Joseph was similarly chosen by God for his role in accepting a pregnant bride, taking her to Bethlehem for a required census and then delivering her […]

Luke 1:30-38; When the angel Gabriel came to young Mary in Nazareth, his owrds would literally change the course of her life. God’s favor upon her revealed that this teenage virgin would soon become the “Ima” or mother of God’s Son who would be named “Jesus”. This child would fulfil a host of messianic prophesies […]