Christmas time is maybe the most "full" time of the whole year. It's a time filled with so much activity, so many relational connection points, so much commercialized influence...it can fill our lives to the point that at the end of the season, we might be at the end of our rope. This year - let's conspire to something more. Something deeper.
Type: Series
Scripture: Matthew 1:16-17, Luke 1:46-47, Luke 2:29-32, Malachi 4:2
Grace is God's power enacted in a human life. We need grace when we feel we are going to fail, when we experience pain, anger, and hurt in a relationship, or when we are overwhelmed with guilt. If you never get better, never grow, never beat back that addiction – God has, does, and will love you. If you overcome it Jesus will not love you more. His grace remains constant-and...
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Glenn Barteau
Scripture: Romans 5:20-21, Luke 2:39-40, Acts 11:23-24, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 9:12
Topic: Grace
Peace is not found in circumstances, material possessions, status or popularity. Peace finds its source in God alone and we are clothed with His gifts of peace and grace.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Jack Schull
Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 1:1-2, Galatians 1:3
Topic: Christmas
Parenting changes as our children grow up. Younger children need a directive parenting style. As children approach adolescence, parents transition to the role of coach and mentor. We allow teenagers to test their wings while we look for opportunities to affirm their maturity. Eventually the goal is to be adult friends with our children.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Roger Barrier
Scripture: Luke 1:80, Luke 2:40-52, John 2:3-5, John 19:25-27, Proverbs 29:15-17
Topic: Parenting
Session Two describes Jesus' preparation for ministry during the "silent years," His early ministry and the Messianic secret. During these years, Christ's mission and vision is crystallized.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Roger Barrier
Scripture: John 1:14, Luke 2:41-51, Luke 4:16-30, John 2, Luke 19:35-37
Topic: The Life of Christ
The untouched idol of the American evangelical church is family. I love my family. No family is perfect, but I couldn’t be more grateful for a healthy family: a mom and dad who loved me and celebrated 43 years of marriage this year, a sister who is still one of my best friends, and in-laws I genuinely enjoy And I overflow with thanksgiving for my wife and two children, who...
Type: Article
Author: John Beeson
Scripture: Luke 2:48-49, Luke 9:59-60
We must clarify our priorities and our motives to really hear God's voice and respond to His direction. Bible characters are compared and contrasted to reflect their devotion to the plans and purposes of God.
Type: Bible Study
Scripture: Judges 13 - 16, Luke 1 - 3, Matthew 14:10, Judges 13:5, Luke 1:16
Professor Julia Blum teaches at eteacherbiblical.com out of Tel Aviv, Israel. Her profound knowledge of the Bible and Jewish history will greatly bless you this Christmas: When was the Silent Night? In Luke 2, an angel appeared to the shepherds in the fields and said to them, “ I bring you good news … great joy for all the people ” [1] . When did that happen? When...
Type: Article
Author: Eli Lyzorkin-Eyzenberg
Scripture: Luke 2:1-10, Luke 1:5-36, John 1:14-14, Zechariah 14:16-16, 1 Kings 8:1-6
The Advent Conspiracy calls us toward some beautiful, simple and significantly life-giving truths. Lean in with us. Here are 4 key expressions that enable us to "worship fully" in this Christmas season as we slow down to remember the significance of God with us! Rejoice, surrender, worship and praise Him!
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Glenn Barteau
Scripture: Matthew 1:16-17, Luke 1:46-47, Luke 2:29-32, Malachi 4:2
Topic: The Birth of Christ
Most times the reason we don’t let go of worldly things is that we don’t seem to realize that there is something better and more important than what the world can offer. This sermon teaches the salvation message in a very straightforward and clear manner, using illustrations that help us grasp the concept of eternity and question our priorities in light of it. ...
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Francis Chan
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-8, Luke 2:8-16, Exodus 34:7-7