2 Chronicles 20:1-24 “God is Trustworthy”

When Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, hears about an advancing army poised on the doorstep of Judah, ready to invade, he prays to the Lord in the temple and seeks the wisdom of the Lord through His prophet. When we are confronted by fears, trials, and afflictions, where do we turn? Jehoshaphat had the temple, but we have the Great High Priest. Jehoshaphat sought the prophet of the Lord, but we have the living Word of God. Therefore, we, all the more, can turn to a God who is trustworthy.

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Isaiah “Christmas Anticipated” Advent 2023

By the end of the Old Testament, the question still remains: How was God going to bring about His promises when they are dependent upon a “seed of the woman,” a human, to fulfill them? Humans only botch things up. In today’s sermon, we consider the virgin conception and birth of Jesus and why it matters in light of the covenant promises found throughout redemptive history.

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Genesis 1-3 “The Origin of Christmas” Advent 2023

There are many theories and speculations as to the real origin of Christmas. Most Bible-believing Christians point to the Gospel accounts in the New Testament, especially Matthew and Luke’s nativity narratives, as the origin of Christmas. But John’s “genealogy” points to a much more ancient origin. One that goes all the way back to the very beginning.

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Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 “Wealth Under the Sun”

As we live this life “under the sun,” the temptation is to believe that if we just had enough wealth, enough stuff, then we would be happy and have lasting joy. Solomon dispels this myth by showing us three problems with wealth and the key to enjoying true wealth.

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