John 20:19-29; The shallowness of the Eleven was revealed by the events of Gethsemane, following the Triumphal Entry of Palm Sunday. Jesus repeatedly found them fast asleep, when they should have been praying for their spiritual protection. Following the arrest, crucifixion and burial of Jesus, the disciples were gathered together in a secrent room with […]

Mark 14:32-42; Christ’s welcome to Jerusalem in the famous Triumphal Entry, but was really a facade, an illusion that the hearts of the crowd were really with Him. Mark instead records that Jesus wept as he neared the place where He knew he would soon be put to death. Following the Last Supper, Jesus took […]

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.