Sermons on Seasonal (Page 4)
The Birth of Christ
Text: Selected Passages
As our family pictures contain multiple pictures of the same people in different settings, moods and occasions … so the Bible gives us multiple “pictures” of Christ’s birth. In addition to the manger scene, those “pictures” include:
A Thankful Perspective
TEXT: Psalms 100:4-5 / Colossians 3:16-17
Grumbling comes naturally from the sin within us … we need to work at cultivating a perspective that shows us reasons to give thanks. We cultivate that perspective by looking for blessings …
The Day of Atonement / Booths
Text: Leviticus 16:20, 17:11, 23:27-32 / Leviticus 23:34-43
The feasts of Israel paint a faint portrait of Jesus’ life and ministry … the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Booths have lessons for today …
The Feast of Trumpets
Text: Leviticus 23:23-25, Numbers 29:1
The feasts of Israel paint a faint portrait of Jesus’ life and ministry … the Feast of Trumpets has yet to be fulfilled … what does it portray?
Pentecost: The Gift of the Holy Spirit
Text: Acts 1:1-5; 2:1-4
Pentecost is a 2nd first fruits celebration. The Spirit was given on Pentecost and is the first fruits of our salvation … Romans 8:23
Ascension of Christ
Text: Luke 24:50-53 / Acts 1:1-11
Jesus’ ascension to the Father is a vital aspect of our salvation. Its importance is seen in …
The Exact Truth of the Resurrection
Text: Luke 23:50 – 24:12
Belief in Jesus’ birth, life, miracles, death and resurrection takes faith. But it is a rational faith because it is based on historical facts, accurately and truthfully passed on to us by Luke and other writers of Scripture. In Luke’s account we see …
The Cross of Christ Speaks
Text: Psalm 22
Historic places, objects or memorials speak volumes without saying a word. But one object speaks more powerfully than all others … the cross of Jesus Christ. It started speaking in Psalm 22, and still speaks today. What does it say?
Christmas Eve Message – 2014
Text: Selected Passages
Simeon
Text: Luke 2:21-35
Simeon is a wonderful example for us. Not because he did great things which few of us could ever do … but because God blessed him for living a life of faith … a life we are all called to live!