'BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVED' – Luke 1:39-45

Preached December 18, 2011 from Luke 1:39-45 Theme: Blessedness in the things of God comes to those who first believe God’s promises about them. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, I ask that you open your Bible to the first chapter of Luke, and to a great passage to...
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THE BLESSEDNESS OF 'GETTING IT' – Luke 10:21-24

Preached December 11, 2011 from Luke 10:21-24 Theme: It’s a blessing to be among those who perceive and understand Christ and His kingdom. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, I ask you to turn to the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Luke; and to a truly remarkable portion...
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THE COVETOUS KING – Jeremiah 22:13-19

Preached December 4, 2011 from Jeremiah 22:13-19 Theme: God’s verdict on the life of King Jehoiakim teaches us to seek His kingdom above all, with the confidence that He will be our Provider. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Personally, I believe that out of all the prophets of the...
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AN AUTHORITY THAT EVEN KINGS CAN'T IGNORE – Jeremiah 36:1-32

Preached November 27, 2011 from Jeremiah 36:1-32 Theme: The story of King Jehoiakim’s failure to destroy God’s word shows us how God stands behind every word that He has spoken. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, we begin to consider the life of King...
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THE WIDOW'S 'THANKS' – Mark 12:41-44

Preached November 20, 2011 from Mark 12:41-44 Theme: God measures our expression of thanks to Him, not by how great it is, but by how much we must trust Him in it. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This is one of my favorite Sundays of the year. It’s the Sunday that we set aside to...
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THE KING NAMED 'RETRIBUTION' – 2 Kings 23:30-34, and various passages

Preached November 13, 2011 from 2 Kings 23:30-34, and various passages King Jehoahaz’ story teaches us that the only life the Lord blesses is one that is devoted to a humble dependency on Him. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) As we turn again this morning to our study of the Kings...
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