LIVING AND SHARING THE GOSPEL
OPENING COMMENTS The Fourth Sunday of Advent offers love and rejoicing as themes, along with our weekly theme of He was, He is, He will be. Jesus Christ was incarnated as a human being to place himself in our skin and on our side to reveal the Father and his love for creation. Jesus is […]
Sunday LinkUp – December 22, 2024 – Luke 1:39-55 Read More »
OPENING COMMENTS My apologies for quoting so much … but even though I have a fair understanding, I can’t always explain as well as William Barclay (or David Guzik) does … and I want to make sure you get a good understanding. Our text for tonight is Romans 3:21-31. Romans 3:21-31 NKJV
Friday DIVE – December 20, 2024- Romans 3:21-31 Read More »
HEALTHY PASTOR Regular meetings of pastoral team ….. SECOND THURSDAYS Pastoral care … VISITING and ATTENDANCE Equipping of membership Engaging Empowering Encouraging Signage for church recognition and awareness Logo for lectern Bathrooms to be sorted out Plan Annual CONVENTION Regular MEMBERS MEETING … quarterly Purchase CCTV for security Special services (2 times/year) January
Pastoral Team Meeting – December 19, 2024 Read More »
Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and
Wednesday Huddle – December 18, 2024 – Luke 1:26-56 Read More »
OPENING COMMENTS Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday (Latin for “rejoice”). As the word “rejoice” suggests, the focus today is on the Advent themes of joy and repentance (in contrast with hope and expectation on the First Sunday of Advent and peace and preparation on the Second Sunday of
Sunday LinkUp – December 15, 2024 – Luke 3:7-18 Read More »
Romans 3:1-28 NKJV God’s Judgment Defended What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the [a]oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? 4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be [b]true but every man a liar. As
Friday DIVE – December 13, 2024 – Romans 3 Read More »
FIRST MESSAGE Advent — Rejoice! The One Who Comes is Our Salvation Program Transcript … As we enter the third week of Advent, we are invited to pause and reflect on the deep joy that comes with the approaching fulfillment of God’s promises. This season of waiting prepares us
Wednesday Huddle – December 11, 2024 – Luke 3:7-18 Read More »
OPENING COMMENTS Today is the second Sunday of Advent, a time when we focus on the COMING of Jesus Christ. Last week, on the first Sunday, we looked at references to Jesus’ Second Coming. Today, we’ll be focusing on John the Baptist and the preparatory role of a messenger, someone who shares good
Sunday LinkUp – December 8, 2024 – Luke 1:68-79 Read More »
Romans 2:17-29 NKJV 17 [t]Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest[u] on the law, and make your boast in God, 18 and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who
Friday DIVE – December 6, 2024 – Romans 2:17-29 Read More »
OPENING COMMENTS The text for review and discussion comes from Luke 1:68-79 … and it features the song of Zechariah. It offers ideas about the importance of taking a pause to reflect on where we are, where we’ve been, and where God has promised to take us before we share with
Wednesday Huddle – December 4, 2024 – Luke 1:68-79 Read More »