What are we celebrating at Christmas? Why all these festivities and fuss? In this message we are going to see that Jesus came as the Light of the world. Many reject Him but everyone who receives Jesus becomes a child of God. On this Christmas we are going to read many Bible passages, sing songs Read More →
They awaited a conqueror; not a suffering servant. They awaited a political enforcer; not a spiritual healer. They awaited an earthly kingdom; not an eternal other worldly one. What the angels announced to those lonely shepherds – has come to pass and is coming to pass everyday! On this planet, Read More →
Today not all people know the real meaning of their names. But it was different in Israel. Someone’s name meant everything. Jesus means “The Lord saves”. The angel was given a message from God to deliver to Joseph. He had to call Him Jesus because He would save His people from Read More →
Sufficient preparation is important. You want to be ready to face the day and any challenges you might encounter. As we began to consider last week, we’re reminded again today that Advent is a season about preparation. But I am not talking about Christmas decorations, buying presents and Read More →
What is Christmas for you? A time in which we spend precious time with those that you love? Or a time in which we have special traditions such as cutting down a Christmas tree? Or a time of special food, where we make our favorite Christmas cookies and have a great meal on Christmas day? Read More →
In this study God launches a tabernacle-building project. He asks for money (donated goods) and services (labor). Israel was called a “stiff-necked people”—not the best prospects for a building fund drive — but their response to God is surprising. Sermon by Pastor Tim Awtrey from the Covenant Read More →
God understands the language of tears (Exodus 32:1-26) – sermon by pastor Trifon Trifonov from the series “Covenant and worship) on Exodus, part 2. Read More →
Peace treaties and home mortgages are ratified by signatures of the parties involved. Marriages are ratified by vows spoken before witnesses. The point is the same: promises are made and solemnly sealed. Then the work of promise-keeping begins. A marriage, as it were, was begun between God and Read More →