“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of…
I. The Emperor, Caesar Augustus And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus... People of the known world, behold your…
I. About Jesus In 2009, two days before the American Thanksgiving that year, another holiday took place in Nepal—a festival in honor of the Hindu goddess of power, Gadhimai.…
Philippians 4:4-13 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice.” I. Joy The Lord wants you to rejoice so much that He actually commands you to…
“Once upon a time …” When I was a child, I heard many stories that began with those words. I soon learned that those words – “Once upon a time…
Dear Friends in Christ, Imagine for a few moments this morning that you are the prophet Jeremiah on the day our text was written. It was almost 600 years…
But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord…
Dear Friends in Christ, In the gospel for today, Jesus describes what life on earth is like until he comes again in glory at the consummation of the age. …
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Tomorrow, November 11, is the day we think about the sacrifices that were made by loved ones who served in battle so that we…
I. The Joyful Confession This short text is brimming with Good News: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children…