This sermon on Luke 3:21-38 highlights Jesus' baptism and genealogy as the divine announcement of Him as the promised Messiah.

Jesus humbly submits to baptism to "fulfill all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15), identifying with sinners though sinless. As He prays, the heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father declares, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased"—a Trinitarian fulfillment of prophecy that launches His ministry and models constant prayerful communion with God.

The genealogy traces Jesus back through David, Abraham, Noah, to Adam "the son of God," proving His royal Davidic claim and universal role as Savior who reverses Adam's curse, affirming God's faithful plan through history.

The call: Fix eyes on Christ, pray without ceasing, and boldly proclaim the gospel, knowing many still reject the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.

In “The Judgment Seat of Christ,” Chip Farnsworth teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:9–11 that every believer will stand before Jesus (the bēma) after the rapture—not for salvation (already secure by grace), but to receive rewards for faithful service done in this life. Works are tested by fire (1 Corinthians 3:10–15): Christ-honoring deeds (gold, silver, stones) earn reward; selfish or worthless ones (wood, hay, straw) burn up, yet the believer is saved. He urges intentional living now—through service, family faithfulness, witnessing—to lay up eternal treasures, knowing God examines motives and every Christian receives at least some praise from Him

In this powerful message from Luke 3:15-20, Pastor Steve explores John the Baptist's humble and bold ministry as a model for every believer. John deflects personal praise, declaring himself unworthy even to untie the Messiah's sandal, and redirects all attention to the coming One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire. Through vivid imagery of the winnowing fork separating wheat from chaff, he warns of coming judgment while calling people to genuine repentance—turning from sin to trust in Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to live with intentional purpose: magnifying Jesus in daily life, proclaiming truth courageously even when unpopular (as John did before Herod), and embracing our role in pointing others to the Savior who offers eternal security amid the reality of unquenchable fire.

In Luke 3:7–14, John the Baptist boldly confronts crowds, Pharisees, and Sadducees at the Jordan River, calling them a "brood of vipers" and warning against false repentance based on Abrahamic heritage or religious works. He demands they "bear fruits in keeping with repentance," emphasizing that genuine faith in God produces visible change, or face judgment like trees cut down and thrown into the fire. When asked "What should we do?", John gives practical examples: share clothing and food with the needy, collect only required taxes honestly, and soldiers should avoid extortion while being content with their wages. True repentance, the flip side of saving faith, begins with recognizing sin's ugliness, grasping Christ's mercy, and pursuing radical holiness that transforms daily life.

In this introductory sermon on Philippians, Pastor Kevin explains his prayerful decision to teach through Paul's joyful letter, highlighting its unique tone of affection and rejoicing compared to the rebukes in Corinthians and Galatians. Drawing from Acts 16, he recounts the dramatic founding of the Philippian church—a diverse group including Lydia, a former demon-possessed slave girl, and the jailer—established as Europe's first Christian community in a proud Roman colony. The message unpacks Philippians 1:1, emphasizing Paul's humble self-identification as a "slave" of Christ alongside Timothy, and addressing the mature church as "saints in Christ Jesus" with overseers and deacons. Ultimately, it challenges believers to live fully "in Christ" as voluntary bondservants, weaving theology into every aspect of life like the exemplary Philippians.

In this expository sermon on Luke 3:1–6, Pastor Steve examines John the Baptist’s ministry amid a corrupt political and religious landscape, focusing on his proclamation of a “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Emphasizing genuine repentance as a God-enabled turning from sin to Him—marked by sorrow, changed direction, and transformed desires—the message highlights John’s role in fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy, preparing the way for the Messiah’s salvation, and issues a heartfelt call for both initial faith in Christ and ongoing rejection of sin among believers.

This sermon summary explores Luke 2:21–38, highlighting God's provision of three credible witnesses to confirm the infant Jesus as the promised Messiah, contrasting with the socially untrustworthy shepherds from earlier in the chapter. The first witness is the Law of Moses, fulfilled through Mary and Joseph's righteous obedience in circumcision, naming, purification, and presentation rites, underscoring Jesus' birth under the Law and the family's poverty. The second and third witnesses are Simeon, a devout Spirit-led man who praises Jesus as salvation for Jews and Gentiles, and Anna, an elderly prophetess who devotedly proclaims Him as Israel's redemption. The sermon applies this by urging believers to patiently wait on God's promises, like Christ's return, while boldly sharing the gospel with others.

In Luke 2:8–20, God announces Jesus’ birth first to humble shepherds—lowly and often distrusted—showing His love for all people. An angel brings “good news of great joy for all the people”: a Savior, Christ the Lord, born in Bethlehem. A heavenly host praises God, proclaiming glory and peace on earth. The shepherds find the baby as described, share the news, and return glorifying God. Mary treasures these events, while the passage highlights the gospel’s universal reach, the call to worship, and transformed lives through encountering Jesus.

In this sermon on Luke 2:1–7, Pastor Steve highlights God’s sovereign control in orchestrating the birth of Jesus through Caesar Augustus’s census decree, which compelled Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem—fulfilling Micah 5:2’s prophecy that the Messiah would be born there. Amid the contrast between Roman imperial power and divine humility, Mary gives birth in a lowly stable setting, laying the newborn Savior in a manger due to no room in the guest quarters. The message encourages listeners to trust God’s precise faithfulness in history and in their own lives, focusing on the true significance of Christ’s birth rather than seasonal distractions.

Matthew 2:1–11 contrasts knowledge without love with faith-filled worship through the responses to Christ’s birth. While King Herod and the Jewish religious leaders possessed accurate scriptural knowledge about the Messiah, they responded with fear, indifference, or hostility, revealing hearts unchanged by truth. In contrast, the Magi, guided by God’s light, traveled far in joyful obedience to worship Jesus, rejoicing even before seeing Him. Their response shows that true worship flows from humble submission, loving obedience, and surrender, not merely information. The sermon challenges believers to grow in both knowledge and love, to find strength and joy in Christ, and to follow the light of God’s Word daily, offering their lives as worship to Him.