Luke 2:1-20 "The Magnificent Manger"

Message: Luke 2:1-20 "The Magnificent Manger"

In this message, taken from the Advent Series Because of Bethlehem, we look at the significance of the manger.

Luke 2:1-12 "Every Heart A Manger"

Message: “EveryHeart a Manger” Luke 2:1-12

God in Jesus entered the world in the most humble way. A young Jewish virgin gave birth to the Son of God and laid him in a manger. No Hollywood glitz or glamour! When Christ was born, so was our hope. No one is beyond the love of God. God, in his relentless love, will go anywhere for anyone. The baby Jesus, who is now the risen Christ, desires to live in you.

Matthew 2:1-12 “God Guides the Wise”

Message: Matthew2:1-12 “God Guides the Wise”

In this Advent message we’ll look at the story of the three wise men from the East. We'll learn that God is ever seeking to guide us to himself by way of Christ. In this story we’ll see how different folks were shown the same signs, but the path they chose to follow was very different. The path of humility is the path that leads to God, while the path of pride and self-advancement is a path that ends in disappointment.

Luke 2: 1-20 "Worship Works Wonders"

Message: Luke 2: 1-20 "Worship Works Wonders"

   

The theme of my message is the worship that advent taught us and that Jesus is worth worshiping, if that helps.

"God has a Face"

Message: “God has a Face”

Advent begins this week and with it we begin a four week Advent Series inspired by Max Lucado’s book “Because of Bethlehem.” In this first message entitled “God has Face” we celebrate God with us and see what God is like in the life and teachings of Jesus. God did not only come into our world, but he has also come into our lives and the implications are big!

Genesis 16:1-4 "I Choose: Surrender Over Control"

Message: Genesis 16:1-4 “I Choose: Surrender Over Control”

All of us face the temptation to control or manipulate the outcomes in our favor. Yet the need to control doesn’t lead to peace, but rather anxiety. In this message we will look at how attempting to control outcomes can get out of hand, hurt relationships and lead to a cycle of increasing anxiety. God invites us to surrender, which is part of recognizing that He is God and we are not. This brings peace.

Luke 17:11-19 "Overwhelmed"

Message: Luke 17:11 – 19 “Overwhelmed”

So much to do, and so little time to do it ...sound familiar? When you're spread thin, it's easy to feel defeated—but you don't have to be Let's look at how we can bring some strength and sanity to our daily lives.
This is a message about taking time to find the right place to start, the right perspective, and the right priorities to avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed. Whether it’s busyness, finances, marriage problems, kids, illness, or any another struggle, this message will look at how putting God at the top of our list of priorities is always the right choice.