God is leading Christ to be crucified at 3 pm Friday, just when all the Passover lambs are being slaughtered, since Christ will be the final sufficient Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. In this message we look at 14:1-11 as the religious leaders and Judas begin their betrayal plans. In the middle of this passage is a lavish act of devotion, as Mary douses Christ with $80,000 worth of perfume in preparation for His death.

The shepherds and the magi could not be more different from each other, and yet both groups "got" Christmas--they understood the significance of the birth of the baby in Bethlehem. Join us as we study their response to Christ's birth and gain a deeper appreciation for ourselves as well.

This message is a shorter, pointed study of the coming of Christ, focusing on the Gospel, reminding everyone that Christmas is not just the birth of a baby--right? God became a man to rescue a helpless human race by doing the work needed to make us right with God. If we depend on Him alone to rescue us, then Jesus Christ will transform us by living inside us and through us.

In Mark 13 Jesus says, from now on all my followers are on watch--look for my coming. He is coming soon, and our Master wants us to be ready. He tells us in verses 33 to 37 what being ready means, so be prepared to follow His orders. He loves us and knows what is best, and part of that involves looking for Christ to come every single day. This message wraps up our study of the end times.

Teaching for young moms, taught by Dawn Dyer.

This passage includes two difficult statements--verse 30, "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." And verse 32, "But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone." You will love the answers that come out of the context, and from the incarnation--both are treasured truths and apply to us today, and speak to being prepared (to LIVE and to DIE), and ready for the return of Christ.

How much time do you spend in the Old Testament? That part of the Bible is deep and rich and full of blessing. In this post-resurrection account of Jesus on the road to Emmaus, He reveals Himself in a unique and amazing way. And here is the most fascinating part--He uses the Old Testament exclusively. And when He finishes, the disciples' hearts were burning, because they understood the Scriptures! You too will be encouraged, and have a heart that burns to know the Savior more.

Are you in a tough trial? Are you being persecuted because of your faith in Christ? Are you wondering how life itself became so harsh? Are you worried about what might happen next on planet Earth? This message is for you. Our Lord, our Savior, our Master wins! He shows the world who’s in charge and in control. The King returns and establishes His rule over this entire planet.

The study of the Great Tribulation in preparation for the Second Coming of Christ shows us not only God’s wrath, but our God will still be expressing His great mercy toward His elect. You will learn about election, and your hearts will be prepared for the coming of Christ.

In His love for His children, the Lord Jesus warns His people living during the Tribulation, telling them what will happen, and alerting them to run for their lives. The middle of the Tribulation is our study for this message from Mark 13:14 to 18, and what is coming is unbelievable.