Recorded live on December 29, 2019. 

Scripture referenced: 

Leviticus 16

John 5:22-24, 27

John 10:27-30

The fourth Advent sermon based on Matthew 2:1-12. Recorded at Friends Church in Hughesville PA on December 22, 2019. https://nughesvillefriends.org

Study Notes:

Magi from the east arrived v.1

King of the Jews v.2

Herod was troubled v.3

And the star went on before them v.9

They fell to the ground and worshiped v.11

Additional scripture:

Daniel 2:2

Isaiah 60:1-3

Micah 5:2

Psalm 19:1

Phillipians 3:8

Recorded on December 15, 2019 by Pastor Dan Cale. Shepherd's Tale is the third Advent sermon based on Luke 2:1-20.

Study Notes:

The hearts of kings v.1-5

The rich became poor v.6-7

No more fear v.8-14

Little people, big God v.15-20

Scriptures Referenced:

Proverbs 21:1

2 Corinthians 8:9

Hebrews 2:14-15

Revelation 1:17-18

Recorded live on Sunday, December 8, 2019, by Pastor Dan Cale. Visit us at https://hughesvillefriends.org. Luke 1:26-38.

Study Notes:

It began with God v.26

• Gen: 1:1, Gal 4:7, John 3:16, John 6:44, Rev 1:8, Rom 1:22-23

Do not be afraid v.28-33

• Isaiah 9

Nothing is Impossible with God v.34-38

• Col 1:17, John 1:3, Rom 11:36, I John 2:15-17, James 4:4-5, John 10:10

Question: 

When will you give up your sordid love affair with the world?

Pastor Dan Cale starts the first in four Advent sermons with the Galatians 4:1-7. Recorded live on December 1, 2019 at Friends Church in Hughesville, PA (https://hughesvillefriends.org).

Study Notes: 

The Plan:

• The coming of the Messiah was not a reaction to man's sin
• The prophets were sent to declare hope to the hopeless.

The Fullness of Time

• The Time - 1 AD
• The Place - Israel

The Bottom Line

• God knows what He is doing.
• God cares about what He is doing.
• God care about you!

Scripture References:

Psalm 118:22-24

Revelation 13

Ephesians 1:4-5

Isaiah 9:1

Psalm 16:10

Pastor Matt McGovern welcomes children into the main church service to worship alongside adults, according to scripture. Recorded live on Decembe 7, 2019 at Friends Church in Hughesville, PA (https://hughesvillefriends.org).

Scripture:

Luke 2:41-47

Exodus 12:24-28

Acts 20:7-12

Ephesians 6:1

Colossians 3:20

Exodus 12:21-27

Deuteronomy 16:9-11, 13-14; 31:9-13

Joshua 8:34-35

Deuteronomy 27 & 28

Ezra 10:1-5

This sermon on Acts 12 was recorded live Sunday morning on November 17, 2019 by Pastor Dan Cale at Friends Church in Hughesville, PA (https://hughesvillefriends.org).

Study Notes:

The martyrdom of James v.1-5

The arrest of Peter v.6-19

The death of Herod v.20-25

Three lessons from the text:

• It's folly to oppose God--He always wins.
• God is able to deliver us.
• What happens when the angel doesn't come.

Additional Scripture: 

Philippians 1:20

Daniel 3:17-18

Revelations 2:10

Luke 21:12-15

Recorded live on November 10, 2019 by Pastor Dan Cale at Friends Church in Hughesville, PA.

Study Notes: 

An Inherently Dangerous Business v.1-18

• He explained in orderly sequence 
• He squares it with scripture
• He shows them Gods work

Harvest in a foreign land v.19-26

Devotion determines character v27-30

Scripture references:

Acts 2:42

Matthew 28:19-20

Recorded live at Friends Church in Hughesville, Pa on November 3, 2019.

In the Day of the Lord, God intervenes decisively for judgement or salvation. It is the unmistakable appearance of God. This sermon was recorded live on Sunday, October 27, 2019 by Ed Walsh, Director of Finance and Administration at Eastern Region.