The Glory of Christmas:

"The Wise Man"

Matthew 2: 1-2, 9-11

We often call the Magi in the Christmas story the Wise Men. Though the scriptures never really refer to them as "wise", we can see the wisdom in their actions. They went to great lengths to follow a star in hopes they would also find a Messiah. Wisdom is knowing our place in the Christmas story, that ultimately is a story about us.

The Glory of Christmas:

"The Shepherd"

Luke 2: 8-20

It is important that the angels appeared to the shepherds, and not to a king or some other person of importance. Shepherds were among the least in the culture of ancient Israel. But the fact that God chose a shepherd to witness the birth is truth to what the angel said, "I bring you good news of great joy for ALL the people".

The Glory of Christmas:

"The Shepherd"

Luke 2: 8-20

It is important that the angels appeared to the Shepherds, and not to a King or some other person of importance. Shepherds were among the least in the culture of ancient Israel. But the fact that God choose a shepherd to witness the birth is truth to what the angel said, "I bring you good news of great joy for ALL the people".

The Glory of Christmas:

"Joseph"

Matthew 1: 18-25

God was always choosing the most insignificant or flawed people to do the most amazing things. The bible describes Joseph as a "just man" who was also "just" a man. It seems that God will always choose us, no matter our flaws, because our God is the kind of God who never gives up on us.

The Glory Of Christmas!

"Mary"

Luke 1:26-38

The Glory Of Christmas

"Mary"

Luke 1:26-38

"A Ministry of Reconciliation"

2 Corinthians 5: 14-21

"How Do We Get There?"

John 14:1-7

"Jesus Took Naps"

Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56

There is power in a time of rest. I have always wanted a reason to use this saying and now I can. After a long day with the disciples and not having the time to even eat, he said to them "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest". This is something Jesus did often. As the saying goes "You can not take care of others, if you do not first take care of yourself". Join us this Sunday as we look at how the best laid plans at times backfire but the need to follow all of Jesus' teachings is so important.

"God's Favorites"

Hebrews 11: 13-16, 32-40