Luke 2:41-52 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to…

Passage: I Timothy 6:11-21 Title: Fight the Good Fight Scripture Reader: Bethany Callison Introduction: We have come to the end of I Timothy. Paul finishes this letter to the young pastor Timothy with some final words of admonition and encouragement. ILLUSTRATION: Black Hawk Down from Ryken Phillip Ryken…

What Drives You? Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better…

Luke 1:5-38 Introduction Anticipation waiting for a package to arrive - USPS, UPS, Fed Ex graphic meme As we open up today’s passage, it was a dark time for the Jewish people. For four hundred years, the Lord had been silent. Let’s remember that just because God is silent, it does not mean that He is…

Sermon Title: Certain Faith for Uncertain Times Series: Advent in Luke's Gospel: Let's Meet Jesus Sermon Passage: Luke 1:1-4 Scripture Reader: Chris Peters Introduction Good morning. I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving. As our minds turn to celebrating the birth of our Savior during this Christmas…

I Timothy 5:17-25 Main idea: Appoint good elders and care for them as they care for you. Good morning and welcome to those who may just be joining us. Pastors/elders are shepherds who care for the flock of God. They minister the Word of God and lead the church. But what if I told you that you as a church…