The prayerful song of Hannah extols the great virtues of our mighty God. God is able to reverse our situation and does according to his purpose, justice and plan. The magnitude of our God certainly makes him worthy or worship and devotion.

The story of Nebuchadnezzar is a wonderful --reminder to us in persevering as a people who proclaim God-s word to other-s. In Daniel 4 we see God-s effective call to a pagan king.

Whereas the Temple was where God manifested himself in the Old Testament, today he manifests himself through the new temple, his Church. God's plan for how his presence is to be known in this day and age.

The miracle of a floating iron ax can be a --difficult biblical account to explain. We can all accept that God does miracles, but why this one- This morning deals with the ever important topic of God-s ever present care.

If you ever feel like the difficulties of life are overwhelming, then you need to see how extraordinary our God is. Our studies from various OT and NT narratives points to how extraordinary God-s power and will are in the hearts of ordinary people. The story of Zacchaeus illustrates the transformative nature of faith in Christ as Zacchaeus goes from being an extortionist tax collector to a exceedingly generous follower of Christ.

The prophetic words of Isaiah spoken hundreds of years before the birth of Christ describe the God-man-s constant increase, constant reign, and constant zeal which will accomplish all this.

Robert Walter of Chosen People Ministry in Brooklyn teaches us how Chanukah precedes the birth of Christ. This 8 day festival commemorates the rededication of the temple in 165 BC after its desecration. This historical recounting gives an understanding of God's sovereign hand in history to provide the Redeemer.

The last two verses in 1 John gives to the --believer yet more reason to find assurance. The person in Christ knows who to worship. There is no shortage of options as to whom the believer worships. The Scriptures explains the heart of the believer as the one who wants to and does worship Christ as God.

As each month progresses, we look forward to to seeing continued reasons for gratitude. This sermon challenges the believer against greed and points out places where greed can hide in our hearts. The idolatrous sin of greed replaces gratitude and contentment in the Christian's heart.

The last verses of 1 John relay 5 key certainties that the Church alone possesses. This sermon teaches what we are told in verse 19 - We know who we belong to. This truth brings confidence and assurance to every believer's life.