Christmas

Crouching at the Door (Genesis 4)

Within one generation, Adam & Eve's sin led to a downward spiral of human envy, deceit, hatred, and the murder of one of their sons. Last Sunday, our Bible Study looked at Genesis 4 together. It was definitely an unusual Christmas Eve passage, but such evil and injustice actually remind us why Christ came into our world. In this passage, we discussed...
Christmas carols with a darker tone
Why did the LORD accept Abel's sacrifice and not Cain's?
How the New Testament authors point to Cain as a warning
What to do when you sense sin "crouching at the door"
How God showed mercy in spite of Cain's cold-blooded act
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Birthday of The King (Luke 2:1-15)

Good things often come in small packages. Never was this more true than when the Messiah -- our Deliverer-- arrived as a newborn baby in a little town called Bethlehem. In this study of Luke 2:1-15, we learn...
The answer to an interesting question about "crush" versus "strike" in Genesis 3:15
Why holiday traditions are important, and ideas on how to create your own
Who exactly was Caesar Augustus anyway?
The significance of baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling cloths
How Christmas fulfilled a prophecy made 1,000 years earlier
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Hunt for the Messiah (Matthew 2:13-23)

In part 3 of our Christmas series, Bethlehem becomes a bloody backdrop for the good news of the gospel.

We Saw His Star (Matthew 2:1-9)

Is Jesus really King of the Jews? A heavenly star and a royal caravan bear witness to his true identity.

Call Him Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25)

In part 1 of our Christmas series, Pastor Stephen explains the significance of Jesus' name and his virgin birth.

Right On Time (Galatians 4:4-5)

At Christmas, we remember that Jesus came at the perfect time to rescue us from sin. This message was preached in two parts - the first half on Christmas eve, and the second half on Christmas morning.

Before Bethlehem - The Eternality of God’s Son

Long before Bethlehem, God set in motion a rescue plan that would change history.

A Small Child with a Great Escape (Matt. 2:13-23)

Three prophecies. Three fulfillments. One Child who came to rescue us.

A Small Child with a Great Following (Matt. 2:1-12)

Mysterious wise men from the East remind us that Jesus is King of all the nations

A Small Child with a Great Name (Matt. 1:18-25)

Despite a small beginning, the names of Jesus prove He is truly great