Then He Consented

Scripture: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. (Matthew 3.15) MAIN POINT: Faith…

Rejoicing with Very Great Joy

Scripture: “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” — Matthew 2:10 MAIN POINT: Those who recognize what God has done for…

No One Beyond Reach

Scripture: “And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” — Isaiah 60.3 MAIN POINT: If God’s blessing flows…

The Mystery Revealed

Scripture: “This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the…

Arise, Shine

Scripture: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,…

Your Presence Is Equally Unlikely

Scripture: “Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having…

The Unlikeliest Worshipers

Scripture: “Going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.” — Matthew 2.11 MAIN POINT:…

Far As the Curse Is Found

Scripture: “He comes to make His blessings flow, far as the curse is found.” — Isaac Watts, “Joy to the World” MAIN POINT: God’s blessing…

Serving, Connecting, Transforming

SCRIPTURE: “He led them in safety, so that they were not afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies. And he brought them to his holy…

Practical Faithfulness

SCRIPTURE: “And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer…