Kyle told you about this on Sunday, but here is some more information about our Christmas Eve offering. Every Thanksgiving, we bless our local community through our Food Drop; every Christmas Eve, we bless the nations through a special offering since we are reminded that “For God so loved the WORLD…” As always, 100% of your gifts for both opportunities go directly toward those projects. For this y...  Read More

Read the text of Luke 2:1-20 straight through 3 timesReading through the Christmas story 3 times consecutively, did you see anything new or reconnect with something old?How does this text flow from what Luke says in 1:3-4?  What is he helping you do with the arrival of Jesus?Only three angels are identified by name in the Bible: Gabriel (Daniel 8:16), Michael the archangel (Daniel 10:13), and Luci...  Read More

Our appropriate response to the birth of Jesus is a lifestyle of wonder and worship.Luke 1:3-43 Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus, 4 so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught.Luke 2:8-128 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their f...  Read More

Read: Luke 1:57-80 and Wesley's Hymn, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."What language do you find in the Christmas hymn that is also in Zechariah's song of praise?What questions about the coming of Jesus are raised and answered by the song of Zechariah?What Old Testament passages can you cross-reference with Zechariah's song?Zechariah's song is like a present wrapped by verses 1:69 and 78-78, which f...  Read More

Luke 1:67Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:The praises of a PRIEST.Luke 1:68-7068 “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,   because he has visited and redeemed his people.69 He has sent us a mighty Savior   from the royal line of his servant David,70 just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago.The preaching of a PROPHET.Luke 1:71-7571 Now we...  Read More

An invitation and warm welcome could change a life!  Lifeway Research found that 6 out of 10 Americans typically attend church at Christmas. Furthermore, among those who don’t attend church at that time, a majority (57%) said they would likely go if someone they knew invited them.  Yes, you read that correctly! More than half of the respondents said they would likely go if someone they knew invite...  Read More

In Luke chapters 1 and 2, how many songs are there surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah? What is the first song studied in this sermon series?Why is it important to note that Mary’s song is a response to God? (Hint: God is the initiator) What are some examples of the long-lost two-part harmony in Mary’s song? (Lord and Servant, Savior and Saved, See-er and Seen, Doer and Done for, etc.) Wha...  Read More

Luke 1:46-50 (NLT)Mary responded,“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.    How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,    and from now on all generations will call me blessed.For the Mighty One is holy,   and he has done great things for me.He shows mercy from generation to generation   to all who fear him.Lord and ServantSavior and SavedSee-er and SeenDoer an...  Read More

Read Luke 17:11-19 and Leviticus 13:12-17How does Leviticus 13:45-46 and 13:12-17 help you understand what is happening in Luke 17?The physical disease of leprosy is often compared to the spiritual sickness of sin. What the physical and social realities of this comparison?Paul talks about the progression of sinful effects in 2 Timothy 3:1-2. What symptom given here is connected to this account in ...  Read More

Luke 17:11-1911 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed...  Read More

We can't wait to worship with you as we wrap up our “Thank You Notes” sermon series! Our worship services this Sunday at 9:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 4:15 PM will be intentionally different than usual, so we hope that their uniqueness will be a blessing to you.  We know that many of you already have your Thanksgiving plans and are looking forward to time with family and friends. We don’t want to jump in...  Read More

Read Colossians 3:12-17"If sincerity is the sincerest form of flattery, representation is perhaps the greatest form of gratitude."  In light of Colossians 3:12-17, do you agree or disagree with this statement?  How has the text informed your answer?How do verses 12 and 17 form a parenthesis around the passage?What characteristics are identified as proof of representation in the life of a Christian...  Read More