John 1 speaks of Jesus becoming flesh and dwelling among us. But, what happened after the Word became flesh? Wrapping up our “Vintage Christmas” series, looking at John 1:6-14, we will see how the Word was revealed, rejected, and received. 

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The incarnation of Jesus is a truth so deep it can never be exhausted. It is an event that was prophetic, perfect, and precise. In this message, we will explore the incarnation by looking at the moment, the miracle, and the motive of the Word becoming flesh. 

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When you think of a Vintage Christmas, what do you think of? Gifts, loved ones, traditions, or particular seasons from the past may come to mind. To truly understand what Christmas is all about we have to go back further, even before the birth of Jesus. Looking at John 1:1-3;14, we will see the true […]

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In Matthew 3:1-3, John the Baptist is speaking as the forerunner of the coming Messiah. The Jews were anticipating the Messiah to come and establish an earthly kingdom. But John was preparing the hearts of the people to come to faith in Jesus. We come to God through repentance, turning away from our sin and […]

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Why is it that Christians speak of the Lord’s Day and worship on Sunday rather than Saturday, the traditional Sabbath? What makes the Lord’s Day unique? Do the Sabbath Day rules apply to the Lord’s Day? In this message from the Hold Firm series, Pastor Mike walks through Article 8 of The Baptist Faith and Message, The […]

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The Great Commission is not an option to be considered, it is a command to be obeyed. The question is not whether to obey this command, it is how we are to obey. It is the responsibility of every believer to pray, give, go, and partner with other believers as a church to send to […]

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The Apostle Peter’s first letter was written to the “elect exiles”. These people were chosen by God, but they were outcasts from society. They were aliens in the land they were inhabiting. They were scattered because of extreme persecution. Peter is trying to see life through their perspective and answer their questions. How do you […]

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Churches in America are in decline. One of the primary reasons for this is that many church members have lost sight of what the local church is and what it is meant to do. Matthew 16:13-20 is one of only two passages where Jesus uses the word that we translate as “church.” The passage shows […]

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Few issues cause more debate than election vs. free will. God is sovereign, yet he has given us the ability to choose to follow or to disobey Him. It is difficult for human minds to understand the balance between the two, and extreme views exist on both sides. It is a complex issue, wrapped in […]

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Are you saved? This is an important question, and yet can also be a confusing question. What does it mean to “be saved”? In this message from the Hold Firm series, Pastor Mike looks at Article 4 of The Baptist Faith and Message, and unpacks Romans 1:14-17 to clarify what we believe about salvation. He outlines the […]

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