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Remember, Remind, Be Ready | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
February 12th, 2025
On Sunday, we considered Paul’s words to the Thessalonian church in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11.  The main idea was this:  Encouragement for Godly Living Leads to Readiness for Christ’s Coming  In this ...  Read More
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God's Shocking Grace | Luke 4:13-30
February 5th, 2025
At the beginning of his public ministry, Jesus made some outrageous claims. First, he declared himself to be Israel’s promised Anointed King (Messiah - Luke 4;16-18a). Second, he declared that in his ...  Read More
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The Son Who Pleases the Father | Luke 3:21-4:13
January 29th, 2025
Who do YOU say Jesus is?  How you answer that question reveals what you believe about Jesus. And what you believe about Jesus determines your eternal destiny. And yet, even for those who have been Chr...  Read More
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What Does Repentance Look Like? | Luke 3:1-20
January 22nd, 2025
If you knew of an imminent danger that would threaten someone you know, what lengths would you go to warn them? What if that imminent danger is God’s coming judgment? This is what John, whom we call t...  Read More
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The Good Life | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
January 15th, 2025
On Sunday, we looked at the good life as a holy life, a loving life and a responsible life.  We met Marcus and Phoebe, two imaginary but historically realistic believers in Thessalonica in Paul’s day....  Read More
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A Long-Distance Relationship | 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
January 8th, 2025
On Sunday, we looked at Paul’s long-distance relationship with the young Thessalonian church. After noticing no imperatives or commands in that portion of Scripture, we reflected on what Paul modeled ...  Read More
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What Child Is This? Luke 2:41-52
January 1st, 2025
We all have questions about who Jesus is. The good news is that we don’t have to wonder. We can answer the question of Jesus’s identity on the basis of what Jesus says about himself. In Luke 2:41-52, ...  Read More
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Christmas Prophecy | Luke 2:21-40
December 26th, 2024
None of us like to wait. Still, waiting is a normal part of daily life. We wait at a red light, the grocery check-out, in traffic. But there is another kind of waiting that can be frustrating. When we...  Read More
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Christmas Joy | Luke 2:1-20
December 18th, 2024
Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year.” And yet, it’s so wonderful we can easily miss the point. We say, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” but what does how we celebrate Christmas reve...  Read More
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Let the Truth of the Gospel Fuel the Fire of Our Worship
December 11th, 2024
Imagine your favorite team is in the championship game, and you’re in attendance. Wouldn’t you shout for every great play? Wouldn’t you jump for joy at every score? And surely, you’d sing and chant at...  Read More
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Nothing Is Impossible With God
December 4th, 2024
In Luke 1:5-38, God breaks 400 years of silence by making two announcements. Our Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi where God promised to send a messenger (3:1) who would prepare his people f...  Read More
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Salvation Has Come to All Nations: A Study of Luke’s Gospel
November 27th, 2024
Whether you’re a new or mature Christian, I am sure you have questions about the Christian faith. Maybe you even have doubts about some things you’ve been taught. Well, you’re in good company. Theophi...  Read More
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