John 1:14 (ESV)14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Dear Friends in Christ, I came across an incredible story recently about a little girl named Molly. Picture the scene for a moment. Molly is in the hospital because she’s…
Exodus 40:34-38 (ESV) The Glory of the Lord34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. 35 And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. 36 Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people…
Luke 2:7 (ESV)7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Dear Friends in Christ, I have a confession to make this evening that I just have to get off my chest because the guilt is about…
Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Dear Friends in Christ, One of the most humbling parts of the Christmas season for Marilyn and me (and I’m sure Pastor Mike and Jessica would agree with this) is…
Colossians 1:15-20 (ESV) 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the…
Luke 15:10 (ESV) 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Dear Friends in Christ, Starting this morning I’m going to be taking a break from the sermon series on the 10 Commandments that I’ve been preaching for some time now entitled “The Fundamentals of Our…