The Second Sunday of Advent: The Son of the Most High! (Luke 1:26-45)

It is the Second Sunday of Advent and today we shall remember when “the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth to a virgin [whose] name was Mary” (Luke 1:26-27). The angel told her good news! His Name is Jesus Have you ever wondered why the angel told MaryContinue reading “The Second Sunday of Advent: The Son of the Most High! (Luke 1:26-45)”

Advent: The Announcement (Matt 1 & Luke 1)

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year “with those kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer”. Its music is joyful and triumphant! It’s a time for adding events to your calendar and for checking your Christmas gift list. As you are preparing your calendar and wallet/purse for Christmas, make sureContinue reading “Advent: The Announcement (Matt 1 & Luke 1)”

A Godly Mother (Happy Mother’s Day)

  Moms, could you imagine being the mother of Jesus? What do you do with a perfectly obedient child? Before we begin today, let us make sure we are discussing the mother of Jesus who is found in the Bible. There is a profound disagreement between Catholics and Baptists regarding Jesus’ mother. Baptists stress weContinue reading “A Godly Mother (Happy Mother’s Day)”

True Blessedness (Luke 11:27-28)

This morning we will continue our series in the Gospel of Luke by looking at Luke 11:27-28.  As Jesus was discussing the need for true repentance that comes through a new God-given heart (Luke 11:24-26), we read that “a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, ‘Blessed is the womb thatContinue reading “True Blessedness (Luke 11:27-28)”

Distractions (Luke 10:38-42)

In our passage this morning (Luke 10:38-42) we will be challenged to never lose our focus as we serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Our passage is found in Luke 10:38-42: Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had aContinue reading “Distractions (Luke 10:38-42)”