1 Timothy 1:12-17 - The Heart of What We Believe

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:12-17, describes how God, through the Gospel, transformed his life, taking him from persecutor to preacher.

1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy 1:8-11 - The Laws of God

1 Timothy 1:8-11 explores the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. Paul says that the law is good only insofar as we use it lawfully, but what is the lawful use of God’s Law? As opposed to those who were speculating and toying with God’s Word, we are to see our fallen condition so that we can hear the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection.

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1 Timothy 1:1-7 - Introduction to 1 Timothy

We begin the New Year by looking at 1 Timothy. While Paul writes affectionately to a young pastor, he also addresses apostolically the church as a whole. The theme of the letter comes out in 1:1-7: the stewardship from God. This stewardship is our responsibility in ordering the household of God, the Church.

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Luke 2:8-20 - The Angel's Song

In this message, we focus on the song of the angels following the announcement to the shepherds of Christ’s birth. As observers of Christ's advent, the angels remind us that the events of Christmas are an incredible demonstration of the glory of the God and the execution of His marvelous and eternal plan of redemption.

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Luke 2:8-20 - The Shepherd's Song

We look at the shepherds’ worship in Luke 2. Unlike Mary, Zechariah, the angels, or Simeon, we are not told the content of their song, but their response in glorifying and praising God demonstrates the response of those who see their need in light of God’s grace.

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Luke 1:68-79 - Zechariah’s Benediction

We prepare for Christmas in this Advent season by focusing on the songs of joy in Luke. In this message we look at the Benedictus, Zechariah’s song of praise in Luke 1:68-79, whose own silence is broken signaling God’s speaking mercy to His people.

Luke 1:46-55 - Mary's Magnificat

We prepare for Christmas in this Advent season by focusing on the songs of joy in Luke. In this message, we will look at the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise in Luke 1:46-55, wherein she praises her Savior for God’s rescue of the humble based on His covenant promise.

2 Samuel 24 - Trusting God's Mercy

We conclude our look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 24. God uses David’s senseless census to humble David, causing him to trust God’s provision and pointing us to the need for atonement. David’s purchasing Araunah’s threshing floor sets the stage for the building of the Temple and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 23:1-7 - David's Last Will and Testament

We read David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. Rather than just look back to his own glories or even review God’s grace in his life, David points forward, describing God’s kingdom ruled by David’s son, Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 22

David gives thanks for God’s protective care in 2 Samuel 22. As the great king takes stock of his life, he recounts, from God’s perspective, how His Heavenly Father has cared for him, resulting in his praise.

Mark 11:12-12:12

This week we will examine the demonstrations of Jesus' authority in Mark 11 and 12, an authority which was denied by the Pharisees and doubted by Peter. In this passage, Jesus reminds us of our tendencies to doubt His authority as we pray and as we forgive others.

Mark 11:1-11

In this message, we examine the well-known story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Sadly, this story is really more of a tragedy, as the people fail to recognize the true nature of their Redeemer and five days later call for His crucifixion.