Christmas – Through the Eyes of a Transformed Skeptic
Luke 1:67-79 (ESV) Zechariah’s Prophecy 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for...
Thankful Worship
Psalm 100 (ESV) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever A Psalm for giving thanks. 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the Lord, he is God!...
In Time of Trouble
Psalm 3 (ESV) Save Me, O My God A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 3 O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no...
Serving Christ – Our Conduct
Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV) Lights in the World 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and...
Serving Christ – Our Character
Philippians 2:1-12 (ESV) Christ’s Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same...
Serving Christ – Our Cause
Philippians 1:27-30 (ESV) 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one...
What Does it Mean to be Free? (Part 3)
Galatians 5:16-26 (ESV) Keep in Step with the Spirit 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires...
What Does it Mean to be Free? (Part 2)
Galatians 5:13-15 (ESV) 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love...
What Does it Mean to be Free? (Part 1)
Galatians 5:1-6 (ESV) Christ Has Set Us Free 5 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be...
Rescuing Christians
James 5:19-20 (ESV) 19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, 20 let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude...