January 5, 2025 The Lord Jesus being Eternal God became man for our salvation. Not everyone in the whole world is seen as a child of God, but only those who received Jesus as he presented in this Gospel. Scripture: John 1:1-18

December 29, 2024 Like Jesus, we are to grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. The Lord’s Apostle commands us to clothe ourselves with the virtues that were apparent in the life of Christ. We are called to live as God’s beloved chosen people. Scripture: Luke 2:41-52; Colossians 3:12-21

Prelude: Mrs. Joan Wittmeier and Mrs. Denae Matherly Choir Anthem: “He Is Born” Alto Saxophone, Gracie Eberhart; Bass Clarinet, Harmony Eberhart Duet: “O Holy Night” Mrs. Abigail Hoon and Max Matherly

December 22, 2024 Faith in God’s promise is the cause of Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat, where she magnifies the Lord. Like Mary we are to rejoice in the gift of God’s Son to us. If you don’t need Jesus because you have everything, then you will go home empty. But if you come ... [Read more...]

December 15, 2024 There is a future judgment, the coming wrath upon sinners, that John the Baptist warns us about. We need to prepare for it by repenting, by bringing forth the fruits of repentance, and looking to Jesus for our salvation. Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

December 8, 2024 The mission of John was announced hundreds of years before his birth. He was the herald who would get the people ready for Christ with God’s message of baptism, repentance, and the need for forgiveness. We need to receive the same message today to be ready for our Lord’s coming. Scripture: Luke ... [Read more...]

December 1, 2024 Many times in the New Testament, Jesus and his Apostles teach that He will return on the clouds of heaven. Our Lord’s return is summarized in both the Apostles’ and the Nicene Creed. Jesus warns his disciples not to led astray by dissipation, drunkenness, or anxieties. We are to watch and pray. ... [Read more...]

November 24, 2024 During his trial by Pontius Pilate, our Lord stated that he was born a King and that people on the side of truth would follow him as their King. It is a rebellious attitude that takes the position that we cannot know the truth. It is a rebellious act against God to ... [Read more...]

November 3, 2024 We are thankful to God for his promise that He will dwell with his people in the Holy City. By faith, we should look forward to this promised place like the patriarchs who lived in tents as they were aliens and strangers on earth. Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16; Revelation 21:1-8

October 27, 2024 The question of the Philippian jailer is our question as well, “What must I do to be saved?” There can only be one answer. If the church does not give the same answer as the Apostles then we are offering a false gospel. Scripture: Acts 16:22-34