SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us

SERMON: "Not Just a Christmas Story" from Revelation 21–22.

What distinguishes God's people from all other peoples on earth? It's the abiding presence of the living God with them. God dwells among His people.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew traces the theological theme of God dwelling among His people throughout the Bible, from the first page all the way to the last page. He reminds us of 2 big truths: God has always been with His people and God will always be with His people. Immanuel—God with us—is not just a Christmas story...it is our past, present, and future reality.

STANDALONE SERMON

SERMON: "New Beginnings" from Isaiah 43:18-19.

SPEAKER: Patrick Scott

It's popular to make New Year's resolutions, but it's sadly common to see them fall to the wayside by the time February rolls around. In this sermon, Patrick Scott reminds us that new beginnings don't come from resolutions, but from renewal...and real renewal only comes from God. How do we experience the renewal that leads to a new beginning? We forget the past and let go of what's behind, we accept God's new work, and we trust God's provision.

SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us

SERMON: "Happy Christmas (War Is Over!)" from Isaiah 40:1–11.

In this text, God's people are offered comfort from God's Word. The message first applies to the exiles in Babylon, but it also applies to the Jews seeking the consolation of Israel in Jesus' day, as well as to modern Christians waiting now for Christ's return.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew exhorts us to proclaim the same message of hope and comfort Isaiah proclaimed in Isaiah 40. This Christmas, let's commit to proclaim the comfort of God's mercy, the certainty of God's Word, and the Good News of God's arrival.

SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us

SERMON: "Joy of Every Longing Heart" from Isaiah 11:1–12:6.

In this text, we are given a glimpse of the glory to come when Immanuel comes again to reign among His people for all eternity.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us as we look forward to Immanuel's return. He shows us that Immanuel is the ruler we long for, and He is bringing the peace and joy we long for.

SERIES: Immanuel: God with Us

SERMON: "What Child Is This?" from Isaiah 7:1–9:7.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through the first 9 chapters of Isaiah. In Isaiah 1–6, we see a people walking in darkness. In Isaiah 7:1–8:10, we see a kingdom in anguish. And in Isaiah 8:11–9:6, we see a remnant in light. In all these chapters, we see that Immanuel is the hope for God's people.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "Kingdom Provision" from Matthew 6:25–34.

In this text, Jesus promises that God will provide for our needs when we seek His Kingdom over our own.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew looks at the principle of Kingdom provision. He then examines the three pictures Jesus gave to illustrate Kingdom provision before exhorting us with several practices we can put in place to help us trust God to meet our needs.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "Investing in God's Kingdom" from Matthew 6:19–24.

In this text, Jesus continues to teach us how to live as citizens of the Kingdom of heaven. His teaching touches on our devotion to God and His Kingdom, especially in the area of financial stewardship.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to invest in things that bring eternal rewards. In order to invest in God's Kingdom, we need an undivided heart, a healthy focus, and uncompromising devotion.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "Kingdom Prayer" from Matthew 6:5–15.

In this text, Jesus teaches His followers how they should pray. He rebukes the posture of the Pharisees and pagans, and encourages us to take a God-centered posture in our prayers.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew encourages us to take a posture of honor, submission, and dependence in our prayers.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "Kingdom Piety" from Matthew 6:1–18.

In this text, Jesus turns His attention to "acts of righteousness." He critiques the "hypocrites," who perform their piety for an audience, and He calls His followers to practice their righteousness for an audience of One.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew helps us understand the value of spiritual disciplines and the priorities necessary for practicing our righteousness in ways that honor God.

SERIES: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

SERMON: "Following Our Older Brother's Example" from Matthew 5:38–48.

In this text, Jesus calls His followers to resist retaliation and to love their enemies.

In this sermon, Pastor Andrew looks at the laws Jesus references, examines the heart behind the laws, and calls us to radical Kingdom obedience. We can obey God's law by following Jesus' example.