Grace Fellowship Sermons

Every person has a unique fingerprint that is special to the person in terms of identification. However, the fingerprint is also a normal feature of all humans. Luke takes us into this same dynamic - normal yet unique, in the life of Jesus. While a normal boy, He begins to display the uniqueness of being much more - the Savior of the World.

We continue our study of INDICATIVE and IMPERATIVE in the letter of 1 Peter. Today, we continue to explore Peter's practical instructions on how to "be holy". Last week, we saw how Peter commanded his readers to submit to human authorities because it was good and right and because it might silence God's critics. Today, we move into the sensitive area of slavery and the believer's call to submit to injustice and abuse.

We are continuing with our special series, “INDICATIVE & IMPERATIVE”. In today’s passage, we find Peter writing the following imperative: "Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority…”. Especially in times when authorities are untrustworthy and corrupt, this seems counter-intuitive. It seems to go against the mandate to “be holy.” But Peter reminds his readers that their good behavior, despite the circumstances, will be used by God to bring about his sovereign purposes.

If God made us to image him but our rebellion has left us unable to rightly fulfill this purpose, what hope do we have of ever being satisfied? Today, we will consider how Christ, the perfect image of God, is our only secure, certain and simple hope for rightly being what we were made to be.

Why do you exist? Rightly understanding the simple answer to this question is the key to unlocking every complexity of life. Today, we will see how the Bible turns this key and opens the door to understanding and enjoying the life for which you were made.

According to The American Press Institute, the essence of journalism is the discipline of verification. In other words, the foundational principle for reporting hinged on a “consistent method of testing information… precisely so that personal and cultural biases would not undermine the accuracy of the work.” Today we will see how Luke’s methodology in writing “an orderly account” (1:3) of the life of Jesus is both objective and reliable.

According to The American Press Institute, the essence of journalism is the discipline of verification. In other words, the foundational principle for reporting hinged on a “consistent method of testing information… precisely so that personal and cultural biases would not undermine the accuracy of the work.” Today we will see how Luke’s methodology in writing “an orderly account” (1:3) of the life of Jesus is both objective and reliable.

As with his entire Gospel, Luke wrote this morning’s passage to help us be certain that what we believe about Jesus Christ is true. In doing so, he also gives us an example of extraordinary faith in the lives of ordinary men – the shepherds chosen by God to be among the first to witness the incarnate Christ and believe in him.

Throughout the Bible, angels are often seen as messengers and servants of God who take part in the plan to redeem humanity. Today, we will see angels communicate the greatest message ever given - the birth of the Christ, the Anointed Savior of God.

Today, we will consider two aspects of God's working in this world - His sovereign faithfulness. Throughout history, God alone has displayed the ability to be supremely powerful and unwaveringly faithful - to (1. His purpose for humanity, and (2. His promise to save. Today, we will see another expression of God's sovereign faithfulness on display in the birth of Jesus, the Christ of God.