This sermon reflects on the true nature of joy revealed in Jesus’ first coming, drawing from Luke 1:39-45 and Luke 2:8-20. It contrasts the fleeting, circumstance-based happiness of our world with the lasting, jubilant joy that comes from Christ alone. Through Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and the shepherds’ encounter with the angels, we see that…
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Advent 2025 ~ For Good – Love that Labors
In today’s Advent message, we reflect on the love given to us by Jesus. We will turn to Matthew 1:18-25 and highlight Joseph as a powerful example of the “good love that labors for good.” As Joseph models God’s kind of love, which is active, sacrificial, and obedient, not merely emotional. Faced with what would…
Advent 2025 ~ For Good – Hope
This sermon reflects on the first Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Hope, through Luke 1:26-38, the announcement of Jesus’ conception. Advent is a season of anticipation, preparing our hearts to remember Christ’s first coming and to hope for His return. The message emphasizes the difference between worldly, wishful hope and the sure, confident hope…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: B.L.E.S.S – Share your Story
This sermon emphasizes that all Christians are called to share the hope they have in Jesus through both actions and words. Reflecting on the B.L.E.S.S. model—Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share—the message encourages believers to follow Jesus’ example in everyday life. Using the story of the man born blind in John 9, the…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: B.L.E.S.S – Serve
Today’s sermon teaches that evangelism flows from living like Jesus, who blessed others by praying, listening, eating with them, and serving them. Jesus modeled humble, sacrificial service—most vividly when He washed His disciples’ feet the night before His death. His act of selfless service shows that greatness in God’s kingdom comes not through power but…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: B.L.E.S.S – Eat
Today’s message teaches us that Jesus used meals as a powerful way to share God’s love and proclaim the Gospel, showing grace and compassion through simple acts of breaking bread. Focusing on Matthew 9:9-13, it highlights how Jesus ate with sinners and outcasts like Matthew, meeting people where they were and extending mercy instead of…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: B.L.E.S.S – Listen
Ever wonder why Jesus frequently retreated to pray before His most powerful ministry moments? Our message today unveils how Jesus’ pattern of retreating before movement holds the key to authentic evangelism. Through vivid examples, from military planning to football huddles, we see how Jesus consistently sought the Father’s presence before every major move. This isn’t…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: B.L.E.S.S – Begin With Prayer
Ever wonder why Jesus frequently retreated to pray before His most powerful ministry moments? Our message today unveils how Jesus’ pattern of retreating before movement holds the key to authentic evangelism. Through vivid examples, from military planning to football huddles, we see how Jesus consistently sought the Father’s presence before every major move. This isn’t…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: Being a Blessing
What if the secret to sharing your faith isn’t about converting others, but simply being a blessing? Our message today will discuss a powerful truth from Genesis 12, where God calls Abraham to be “blessed to be a blessing.” Through compelling research comparing “converters” versus “blessers” in Thailand, we discover how authentic faith-sharing flows naturally…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How
Ever wondered why sharing your faith feels so awkward? Today, we tackle this head-on, dismantling the popular myth “preach the Gospel, when necessary use words.” Through powerful Scripture and personal insight, it reveals how Jesus modeled evangelism through both actions and words, working in harmony. Demonstrating how authentic faith-sharing naturally flows from relationships and daily…
