Christ: Our Prophet, Priest, and King

Who is Jesus?

The Doctrine of Christ

The Text

1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, ² but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. ³ He is the radiance of the glory of God and the …

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Christ: The Word Made Flesh

Who is Jesus?

The Doctrine of Christ

Introduction

Has Christmas lost its wonder? You know what I mean. No other holiday comes with expectations so high, and none have the potential to disappoint as much as Christmas. We all have a mental picture of the perfect Christmas:

The snow begins falling at Sundown on Christmas Eve. By morning the world is wrapped in perfect, untouched white. The tree …

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Christ: Our Mediator

Who is Jesus?

The Doctrine of Christ

Introduction

Through the Christmas season we’re taking 6 weeks to answer one question: Who is Jesus? Now, on the one hand I could answer that question by reading one verse of Scripture, 1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

There it is, Jesus Christ is the mediator who stands …

Deuteronomy 1-34 – Study Guide

Introduction

A young girl stands, paralyzed in the toy section. In her hand is a crisp $20 bill just received from Grandma. Her eyes dart back and forth between Option A: Sparkle Unicorn Palace and Option B: Dino-Mite Science Kit. She’s doing mental gymnastics.

“If I pick Unicorn Palace, I’ll never know the joy of baking-soda powered volcanic eruptions.”

“If I go with Dino-Mite, I won’t be able to …

Numbers 1-36 – Study Guide

Wandering in the Wilderness

From Creation to Canaan

Numbers 1-36

Introduction

“Are we there yet?” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that question, I’d quit pastoring today. Long road trips with a vehicle full of kids often comes with its challenges.

“I need to use the restroom.”

“Are we there yet?”

“Can’t I get this snack?”

“When will we be there?”

“I don’t like this …

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Introduction

Have you ever hosted a guest in your home? If you have, then you likely spent a fair amount of time preparing for their arrival. You wiped the counters, cleaned the bathrooms, and mopped the floors. You likely asked them what kind of meals they enjoy so you can have good meals. You might even close off several rooms, setting boundaries for where the can and can’t go. All of this would …

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Redeemed to Worship

From Creation to Canaan

Exodus 1-40

Introduction

There may be no other story in the Bible, except for maybe the Nativity, that has received more attention than the Exodus of Israel from Egypt. How many of you have seen at least one movie on the life of Moses? There’s a 50/50 chance it was either Prince of Egypt or The Ten Commandments featuring Charlton Heston. Who has seen them both?…

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Introduction

Beginnings are important. How the day begins determines the way it goes. Did you wake up refreshed and rested, or did you wake up with a sore neck and little sleep. If you’re going to run a marathon, you have to begin at the correct pace in mile one so that you don’t pass out on mile twenty-two. Before you begin the road-trip, you check your oil and tires, fill up …

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Saving Faith

An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 7:1-10

Introduction

“Somewhere in the last century, Western man suffered a catastrophic loss of faith in himself, in his civilization, and in the faith that gave it birth.” Pat Buchanan wrote those words in 2001. I want to focus on that last phrase, “in the faith that gave it birth.” Twenty-five years ago, many believed secularization and science would eliminate …