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Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:1-7
Christmastime is a time of anticipation. One writer put it this way .. Christmastime is a time when Christians stand on tiptoe. You see this kind of anticipation in young children, when they can’t wait to rush downstairs and open their gifts to see what they got. They get to see if they really got what they were hoping and praying for, the desires of their heart. In Isaiah 9, we read that God is making a promise to His people,…
Christmas Eve Reflections
Reflections at our Christmas Eve service given by Jeff Cottone, Mike Kearney, and Troy Hostetter.
Do Not Worry – Matthew 6:25-34
Jesus teaches that worry is unproductive, unnecessary, & unworthy; and that freedom from worry comes from seeking the right treasure and trusting the right Person.
What Treasure do you Seek? – Matthew 6:19-24
We all seek after some kind of treasure in life. Jesus contrasts seeking 2 different treasures, living with 2 different perspectives, and serving 2 different masters. Which treasure do you seek: that which is unstable & insecure, or that which is eternally secure?
How to Pray – Matthew 6:7-15
Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray in 3 parts: Orientation of our hearts to know God as father; Devotion to God’s name, reign, and will; and Dependence upon God for all of our physical, spiritual, and moral needs.
Jesus vs. Religious Hypocrisy – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Here Jesus describes religious hypocrisy: people whose displays of righteousness are nothing more than putting on a show for others to see – like an actor on stage. He warns against this, and teaches that who you are really & truly before God is who you are when no one is watching.
Be Perfect – Matthew 5:48
“Be Perfect”: A crushing standard, a compelling goal, and a certain destination.