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Dec 4, 2016

Second Advent: More Wonder

On the second Sunday of Advent we light the "Love" candle. We are re-reading the Biblical Nativity story so that it remains vivid, fresh and real in our minds and in our hearts. So that "it" and only "it" becomes our theological view of the season. We are entering into the Christmas season where it is so easy for everything around us to NOT be about the birth of Christ. We see everything but biblical theology. Christmas is the start of Jesus' journey. His birth, life, death, burial and resurrection. It all starts here. Watch TV and see movies and commercials about Christmas and what do you see? Family, food, presents, decorations and happy times! Which are great! But that is not all there is. There is the theological aspect of who Christ really is. But we are inundated with all the "Glitter". So hopefully the wonder, the surprise and the glory of the truth that is in this event will rub off on us and once again cause you and me to be overwhelmed and amazed. Amazed at the marvelous birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ~ Pastor NIk

⁴So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ⁷and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

⁸And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹²This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

¹³Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

¹⁴“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

¹⁵When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

¹⁶So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. ¹⁷When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, ¹⁸and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. ¹⁹But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. ²⁰The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Dec 4, 2016Second Advent: More Wonder
Dec 4, 2016
Second Advent: More Wonder

By: Nik Derow
Series: Advent and Christmas
On the second Sunday of Advent we light the "Love" candle. We are re-reading the Biblical Nativity story so that it remains vivid, fresh and real in our minds and in our hearts. So that "it" and only "it" becomes our theological view of the season. We are entering into the Christmas season where it is so easy for everything around us to NOT be about the birth of Christ. We see everything but biblical theology. Christmas is the start of Jesus' journey. His birth, life, death, burial and resurrection. It all starts here. Watch TV and see movies and commercials about Christmas and what do you see? Family, food, presents, decorations and happy times! Which are great! But that is not all there is. There is the theological aspect of who Christ really is. But we are inundated with all the "Glitter". So hopefully the wonder, the surprise and the glory of the truth that is in this event will rub off on us and once again cause you and me to be overwhelmed and amazed. Amazed at the marvelous birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ~ Pastor NIk

⁴So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ⁷and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

⁸And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹²This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

¹³Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

¹⁴“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

¹⁵When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

¹⁶So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. ¹⁷When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, ¹⁸and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. ¹⁹But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. ²⁰The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Nov 27, 2016First Advent: The Wonder
Nov 27, 2016
First Advent: The Wonder

By: Nik Derow
Series: Advent and Christmas
In the First Advent Sunday's message we hear about that wonder. That amazement. That joy that must have been felt by Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the Magi. We are reminded that Christmas and its preparations should fill us with an awestruck wonder at the arrival of the prophesied King.
Matt. 1: an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ²¹She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,^[f] because he will save his people from their sins.”
²²All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ²³“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”^[g](which means “God with us”).

^{Matt: 2 9}After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. ¹⁰When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. ¹¹On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Nov 13, 2016The Parable of the Banquet
Nov 13, 2016
The Parable of the Banquet

By: Nik Derow
Series: The Parables
The Parable of the Banquet at the Dinner invitation from Luke chapter 14. The Pharisees and Teachers of the Law invited Jesus to a dinner. The sole purpose of the invitation was to catch Jesus in saying or doing something that they could use to accuse Him and commit Him with. After Jesus healed a sick man He told a story of a rich man who gave a banquet and invited all his friends but the friends all made excuses why they could not come. Jesus told it in a way that showed how funny and ridiculous the excuses were for those who wouldn't come. It is like when we have all sorts of excuses for not coming to church or coming to Jesus. The invitation will be given to those who will come willingly and those that don't come are going to miss out on a good time.
Oct 23, 2016Salvation and The Good Samaritan
Oct 23, 2016
Salvation and The Good Samaritan

By: Nik Derow
Series: The Parables
The parables were little stories told by Jesus to parallel the Kingdom of God to normal, every-day life so that the disciples and others would understand how they should obey those commands set out by God. The good Samaritan in Luke 10 was a parable that correlates salvation to the actions of this good deed. In Luke we read:
²⁵On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” ²⁶“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” ²⁷He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’^[c]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’^[d]”
²⁸“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

But they already knew that so they pushed the issue and tested Jesus and He went on to tell them the story.
Sep 11, 2016God’s Glory
Sep 11, 2016
God’s Glory

By: Nik Derow
Series: Regular Sunday Service

John 1 verses 1 to 18 he explains that Christ and the cross is God's Glory.
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The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Aug 28, 2016Security
Aug 28, 2016
Security

By: Nik Derow
Series: Books of the Bible

In the book of Jude we learn what we need to do to be safe and secure in Jesus. It has a lot to do with trust and obey.
Aug 21, 2016How to Live
Aug 21, 2016
How to Live

By: Nik Derow
Series: Bible Answers

Ephesians 5 explains how to live a life that reflects the very being of Christ. How to live without sin, what to do, what not to do and exactly why.
Jul 24, 2016A Holy Church
Jul 24, 2016
A Holy Church

By: Nik Derow
Series: Regular Sunday Service
Church discipline produced holiness. Matthew 18 gives directions on how to rebuke or discipline our brother as it is required that we are to be holy just as Jesus was holy.
Jul 17, 2016Grace gifts to the Body of Christ
Jul 17, 2016
Grace gifts to the Body of Christ

By: Nik Derow
Series: Regular Sunday Service
Each person has received a gift of grace from the Lord. It is a valuable tool to further the gospel. It is important to attend a church to see where your gift can be used. You might be surprised where your talents lie.
Jul 10, 2016Equality in Righteousness
Jul 10, 2016
Equality in Righteousness

By: Nik Derow
Series: Regular Sunday Service
There is no hierarchy when it comes to righteousness. The apostle Peter counted himself a slave and a servant but was one of the most important and influential men of the new testament.
Jun 26, 2016Salvation Misunderstood
Jun 26, 2016
Salvation Misunderstood

By: Nik Derow
Series: Books of the Bible
In the book of Matthew in our Books of the Bible series. Learning about the theme of the first four books of the new testament which is salvation.
Jun 19, 2016Father’s Day – Blessing or Curse?
Jun 19, 2016
Father’s Day – Blessing or Curse?

By: Nik Derow
Series: Regular Sunday Service

Hebrews 12 shows us what the conduct of a Godly man looks like
May 22, 2016Forgiveness
May 22, 2016
Forgiveness

By: Nik Derow
Series: Regular Sunday Service
The God of Forgiveness teaches us that this quality is one of the most important in our spiritual walk.