Today we review the story and history of the Wise Men as they sought Christ’s birth. Do we seek him still, with the same watchfulness, and the same expectation? We look at the scriptures speaking of the time Christ will come again, and ask the question: are we still living ready for His coming? […]
Tag: Biblical History
The Perfect Gift
This week we review history of the “Wise Men,” and the prophesies that had been made about the coming King. […]
Truly Wise Men
Sermon passage: Matthew 2:1-12 This week we look at the history of the line of the Magi, who Daniel ruled over. We then look to the history of the kingdoms, leading up to Herod’s time ruling the Jews. […]
Daniel’s Secret
This week we conclude where last week’s message began, looking at Daniel and his life. We then look to the gravity Daniel’s words held, and the power of his positions. […]
Daniel and Co.
Sermon text: Daniel This week we recap the history of Israel up to until the captivity of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. We then look at the lives of these men, especially of Daniel. What effect did they have, did Daniel have, upon his world? […]
Encore
Sermon text: 1 Samuel 28:3 We review the life of Samuel, then look at his death, and his final appearance after death. […]
Trust and Obey
This week’s sermon text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 We look at the interaction between Samuel and God, as God commands Samuel to anoint a new king. How is it God approaches Samuel, who is grieving? What can we learn about how God instructs Samuel? We then look at the process as Samuel is guided to anoint […]
What God Desires
Sermon text: 1 Samuel 13-15 This week we look at Samuel and Saul, at the times when Saul fails. How do we respond to God’s commands? How much do we value obedience? […]
Be Careful What You Celebrate
This week we look at the anointing of Saul, and what the story of Israel choosing a king. Israels holds a large celebration when Saul is crowned, but Samuel rebukes them. How often do we celebrate getting what we desire? […]
The Search for Peace
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 8 We look at the end of Samuel’s time as a judge, to when Israel asks for a King. We look at what this meant, both to the people and to God. In a time of peace, they ask for a King to bring peace. How is it we seek peace? […]