by Steven | Nov 7, 2021 | Audio, christmas
John the Baptist is the promised prophet, the herald to announce the Messiah. He is also one set apart for the word of God and shows us an unwavering character for the mission God placed on his life. From top to bottom, JTB preaches the same message to everyone...
by Steven | Nov 7, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening What does this phrase mean? “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Context The apostle Paul wrote those words to the church at Philippi. They were true of Paul’s as they have been of so many Christians throughout history. When Christ takes hold of...
by Steven | Nov 7, 2021 | christmas, devotional
Reflection Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Discussion Jesus came eating and drinking with sinners, tax collectors and those detestable to the Jews of His day. For this, they denounced Jesus. John the Baptist came in the highest...
by Steven | Nov 7, 2021 | christmas, sunday
Identity: Luke 1:13-17 JTB is the long awaited son of ____________ and ____________ A family of the tribe of ____________ in the nation ____________ His father was a ____________ in the Jewish religion. JTB was related to ____________, the Messiah, and sent as the...
by Steven | Nov 1, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening What is something you are most thankful for? Context Zecheriah and Elizabeth had waited decades for a child, yet none had come. The nation Israel had waited centuries for a word from God and more over, a Messiah – yet none had come. When the prayer is...