Dec. 29, 2024 TEXT: Luke 2:22-52 I. Why he was waiting (vv. 25-27) A. Because he was a godly man (v. 25a) B. Because he was a faithful man of God (v. 25b) C. Because he knew the promise of God about Messiah (v. 26) D. Because he was yielded to the Spirit of God…
God Will Continue Building – December 29, 2024 TEXT: Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Acts 20:17-23 I. Paul desired to finish the building of his life well (Acts 20:24) A. Not letting hinderances get him off course from honoring God B. Not letting his life get in God’s way of accomplishing His will through him C. Not…
DECEMBER 22, 2024 TEXT: MATTHEW 23 The warning Jesus gave His followers: (Mt. 23:1-12) He warns them about; The liberal religious leaders Their wicked religious works Their focus on recognition Not to follow their unbiblical example The warning Jesus gave the religious lost: (Mt 23:13-36) Warning them about: Keeping people out of God’s family Their…
Dec. 22, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: Mary & Her Mother I. Mary was brought up to faithfully honor God (vv. 26-38) A. She honored God by maintaining sexual purity (vv. 26-27) B. She honored God by listening to His messenger (vv. 28-33) C. She honored God by obeying His Word (vv. 34-38) 1. She…
The Christ of Christmas Dec. 15, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Isaiah 7:14 I. God made us to be with Him (Genesis 1:26-31) A. God made us in His image to relate to Him (v. 26-27) B. God made us in His likeness to commune with Him (v. 26) C. God made us…
Dec. 11, 2024 “Fasting & Prayer Helps Us Follow God’s Will” TEXT: Acts 13:1-5 I. God works through people who are obedient (vv. 1-2) A. Obediently part of the local church B. Obediently serving in the local church C. Obediently fasting as a local church II. God speaks to those who are listening (v. 2)…
Dec. 8, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:1-25 I. God verbally gave His Word to those who recorded it (vv. 1-11a) A. God’s Word helps us with genuine faith (vv. 1-4) 1. The truth of God we should believe (v. 1; II Timothy 3:16-17) 2. The truth of God from eyewitnesses (v. 2; I John 1:1-4) 3.…
Dec. 4, 2024 TEXT: Acts 9:3-18 I. God is able to get our attention (vv. 3-6) A. Jesus as God is superior to His creation (v. 3) B. Jesus as God spoke from Heaven to Saul (v. 4) C. Jesus as God spoke as the risen Lord and Saviour (v. 5) D. Jesus as God…
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Dec. 1, 2024 TEXT: James 3:13-4:12 I. God’s view of having His wisdom (v. 13) A. God’s view is presented with a probing question (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7; 9:10) B. God’s view is presented with evidence in what is displayed C. God’s view is presented with the standard of meekness over pride (James 1:5, 17;…