Tag: Christmas
5 Reasons for Christmas Joy
I rarely do topical sermons for the simple fact that Isaiah 28 is very clear about studying Scripture line-by-line and verse-by-verse. But today is an exception. My heart is to bring you a special message for Christmas. But I don't want to recycle the same Christmas texts and sermons…
Peace and Good Will In Jesus – Luke 2:1-20
We like to think of the Christmas season as a time of peace among men. We hear messages to that effect every year at this time. Interestingly, since I was a kid, I have enjoyed going out for a walk in the neighborhood on Christmas eve. Everything is so peaceful…
An Unexpected Announcement – Luke 2:8-20
Have you ever been caught off guard by an announcement from a family member or friend regarding an unplanned pregnancy? Maybe the mother-to-be has long struggled to have kids. Maybe she and the father aren't married. Maybe you didn't even know she was seeing someone. Whatever the case might be,…
Jesus’ Virgin Birth: More than Just a Miracle
Jesus' virgin birth was certainly a divine miracle. Like all of God's miracles, He pulled this one of with great power and glory. But did you know that Jesus being born of a virgin also had a purpose above and beyond glorifying God? Oh yes, it did. And that reason…
DR’s Take on the ‘Reason for the Season’
As much as I don't relish weighing in on the 'reason for the season' debate, my conscience compels me to do so. A certain number of Christians have long held that we should not celebrate Christmas because of its pagan origins. I get that, even though I don't agree with…