In this message, we reflect on the beautiful truth that the story of Christmas was never meant to be a private event. Drawing from Matthew 2:1-2, we follow the journey of the Magi—travelers from the distant East who were guided by a miraculous light to the feet of the...
The word Paradise is used infrequently in the Bible. Jesus tells the thief on the cross that they will be together that day in Paradise, and Paul says in 2 Corinthians that he had a powerful out-of-body (maybe!) experience in Paradise. Paradise is a Persian word...
The Christmas season often glows with warmth and peace, yet the Gospel of Matthew reminds us of a chilling shadow cast over the manger: the murderous rage of King Herod. We will review "The Holy Innocents," the young boys of Bethlehem who became the first...
True or False: God tells us we should be afraid? What are the first words usually from an angel or messenger of God? Don't be afraid! We will see why some of the characters of the true story of Christmas had every right to be afraid. At the same time, we have...
You know the story of Christmas well—the manger, the shepherds, and the lack of room in the inn. In fact, you likely didn't come tonight simply to be taught the facts of Christ's birth. So, why are we here? The answer is found in the message of the angels on...
