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Herod’s Fear

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This sermon is part 5 of 7 in the That Christmas Feeling

Don’t you love the feeling of Christmas?

Cheer, wonder, excitement, generosity.

This year, our whole church, will be taking a journey through the feelings of the First Christmas through the Eyes of those who were there.  Our children will be having their own special experience at LifeKids, in Professor Playtime’s Christmas Shop of Wonders.

Listen to That Christmas Feeling | Herod’s Fear
December 15, 2013 | Pastor Brad Murphy
Matthew 2:1-18

Fool’s Fear, Wisemen Worship Pt.1

Christmas time can often be a time of fear.  If fear has it’s way it could kill your Christmas.  Scripture says that, “Perfect Love, casts out all fear.”

Fool’s Fear

  • Social fear will cause us to become busy and overworked as you try to keep everyone happy and attend all the parties.
  • Economic fear will cause us to become materialistic as we strive to keep up with the Jones’s.
  • Fear of past hurts will cause us to become bitter, lonely, and grieving during this season of great joy for all people.
  • Fear of losing control will cause us miss Jesus, as Christmas turns into a holiday all about ME.

Be encouraged to keep Christ alive this Christmas, and avoid letting paranoid fear make it a not-so-great Christmas.

Next Sunday, Wisemen Worship.  We will finish this 2-part lesson, with the other side of this story.

Expectation

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This sermon is part 4 of 7 in the That Christmas Feeling

Don’t you love the feeling of Christmas?

Cheer, wonder, excitement, generosity.

This year, our whole church, will be taking a journey through the feelings of the First Christmas through the Eyes of those who were there.  Our children will be having their own special experience at LifeKids, in Professor Playtime’s Christmas Shop of Wonders.

Listen to That Christmas Feeling | Expecting Comfort & Freedom
December 8, 2013 | Pastor Brad Murphy
Luke 2:21-35, John 14-15, Matthew 23:37

Expecting Comfort and Freedom

Christmas is a time of expectation.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
in hopes that St. Nickolas soon would be there.
-Clement Clarke Moore, Twas the Night Before Christmas

 

Some look forward to the giving of gifts.  Others long for that moment when the whole family gathers around the table for diner.  Still others agonize that it the first Christmas without a loved one.

As we continue the series, That Christmas Feeling, we look at the expectation of Simeon and Anna.  Two often overlooked characters at the the first Christmas.  These two were used by God to confirm and testify to the deity of the Christ.  The Apostle Luke recorded their eye witness accounts:

This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.
Luke 2:34-35

Through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the thoughts of hearts are revealed.

This Christmas, will you be one who falls away, or will you be lifted up through the encouragement to Expect Comfort and Freedom?

Empowered Living | Manifestation Gifts Pt. 2

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This sermon is part 10 of 3 in the Empowered Living

Jesus said, “If you love me, you will obey what I command.”  He asks us to bring light and God flavors into the dark and flavorless hearts of our neighbors.

He knew this assignment would be impossible without power.

The invisible powerful presence of God is available to strengthen, comfort, energize, and lead us to accomplish His purposes.  He gives different gifts to each one of us, that work together to build up, encourage, and equip us  for being His hands and feet, serving the world.

We learn many things from the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible.  We see them experiencing miracles, speaking in strange languages or tongues, and healing diseases.  Many of the apostles or followers of Christ experienced visions, dreams, or encounters with angels that lead them to act, change plans, or behave in certain ways.

During the first century, these common occurrences, were quickly spreading the Good News about Jesus around the world.

Manifestation Gifts Part 2

This week, Pastor Brad continues a study of the Apostle Paul’s writings in 1 Corinthians 12 -14 about the Manifested Gifts of the Spirit that are present today and how they should and shouldn’t be exercised in the church.

Now to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
– 1 Corinthians 12:7

In Part One we learned that God hasn’t asked you to do everything, but he’s gifted you for something.

This week we discuss the following outline:

  • The Gifts are Manifested of the Spirit, and Jesus is the perfection of each of the gifts
    • Prophecy
    • Tongues (Personal Use)
    • Tongues (Public Use)
    • Interpretation of Tongues
    • Discerning of Spirits

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
– 1 Peter 4:10

Listen to Empowered Living | Maniefest Gifts – Pt. 2
July 28, 2013 | Pastor Brad Murphy
1 Corinthians 12 & 14

Empowered Living | Manifestation Gifts Pt. 1

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This sermon is part 8 of 3 in the Empowered Living

Jesus said, “If you love me, you will obey what I command.”  He asks us to bring light and God flavors into the dark and flavorless hearts of our neighbors.

He knew this assignment would be impossible without power.

The invisible powerful presence of God is available to strengthen, comfort, energize, and lead us to accomplish His purposes.  He gives different gifts to each one of us, that work together to build up, encourage, and equip us  for being His hands and feet, serving the world.

We learn many things from the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible.  We see them experiencing miracles, speaking in strange languages or tongues, and healing diseases.  Many of the apostles or followers of Christ experienced visions, dreams, or encounters with angels that lead them to act, change plans, or behave in certain ways.

During the first century, these common occurrences, were quickly spreading the Good News about Jesus around the world.

Manifestation Gifts Part 1

This week, Pastor Brad leads us in a study of the Apostle Paul’s writings in 1 Corinthians 12 & 13 so that we can understand how these Manifested Gifts of the Spirit are present today and how they should and shouldn’t be exercised in the church.

Now to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
– 1 Corinthians 12:7

In Part One we learn that God hasn’t asked you to do everything, but he’s gifted you for something.

We discuss the following outline:

  1. The Gifts are for Every One as the Spirit enables them
  2. The Gifts are given for the common good and should be honored, all of the gifts
  3. The Gifts are Manifested of the Spirit, and Jesus is the perfection of each of the gifts
    • Word of Wisdom
    • Word of Knowledge
    • Faith
    • Healing
    • Miracles

Listen to Empowered Living | Maniefest Gifts – Pt. 1
July 21, 2013 | Pastor Brad Murphy
1 Corinthians 12 & 13

 

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