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In 1 Corinthians chapter 12 St. Paul taught that the Holy Spirit’s work is first, to give faith in Jesus Christ – to enable the believer to say, “Jesus is Lord!” Second, the Holy Spirit gifts a variety of grace…

The Magi were led to Baby Jesus by the star and the Word of God they received in Jerusalem. The Magi were not Israelites by race or culture but God called them to know, believe in and worship the Savior,…

God plans before we do! Christian faith recognizes and thanks God for His blessings. We recognize that all good things have come from the Lord. We are humble before God and learn from Him. We ask Him for His wisdom…

God’s rule for His people is not temporary. This world has many sufferings with temporary fixes. Not so with Jesus’ victorious death and resurrection. From year to year Jesus has a permanent life and salvation for us. Our names in…

“The the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen.” (Luke 2:20)  What does it mean to glorify and praise God? In our Christmas Day sermon we reflect on that verse. Join us in hearing…

“Do not fear!” was the angel message four times in Luke chapters 1 and 2 and in Matthew chapter 1. Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds were all encouraged, “Do not be afraid.” God did not want to punish His…

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2…

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw…

What does it mean that Jesus Christ is my Lord? The angel told Joseph exactly what made this Baby to be born of Mary the Lord for His people: “He will save his people from their sins.” 20 But as…

“He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord.” (Malachi 3:3) The prophet Malachi…