The Light of Christmas: Experiencing The Light

Text: Matthew 2:1-12

One of the most common enjoyments of the Christmas season is the various light displays that we see everywhere – in our homes, churches, street corners, and parade floats. While these may be enjoyable, the lights are only temporary. In time they fade, lose their luster, blow their fuses, and become ineffective. There is, however, a true Light that never fades, never dims, and never loses its power. This true Light is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. This Light has a name – Jesus. This message reveals how the wise experience the Light of Christ and how this experience impacts their lives in an extraordinary way. We invite you to listen so that you, too, can experience His presence in your own life today.

The Light of Christmas: Responding to The Light

Text: John 1:1-14

One of the most common enjoyments of the Christmas season is the various light displays that we see everywhere – in our homes, churches, street corners, and parade floats. While these may be enjoyable, the lights are only temporary. In time they fade, lose their luster, blow their fuses, and become ineffective. These twinkling lights have only temporary use, but there is a true Light that never fades, never dims, and never loses its power. This true Light is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. This Light has a name - Jesus. Jesus is the Light of the world that we celebrate every day, and especially at Christmas. This message reveals the evidence that Jesus is the Light and calls each of us to a clear response of faith.

The Light of Christmas: The Promise of The Light

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7

One of the most common enjoyments of the Christmas season is the various light displays that we see everywhere – in our homes, churches, street corners, and parade floats. While these may be enjoyable, the lights are only temporary. In time they fade, lose their luster, blow their fuses, and become ineffective. These twinkling lights have only a temporary use, but there is a true Light that never fades, never dims, and never loses its power. This true Light is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. This Light has a name - Jesus. Jesus is The Light of the world that we celebrate every day, and especially at Christmas. This message explains an oft-forgotten prophecy about the true Light and reveals how Jesus alone is the long-awaited promised Light from God.

Investigating Praise

Text: Psalm 150

Throughout the Bible we see that giving thanks and giving the Lord praise go hand-in-hand. As we reflect on Thanksgiving this year, our celebration should be filled with praise! In this message, Pastor Scott will be focused on the finale of the book of Psalms - Psalm 150. In the six short verses of this Psalm, we can answer the questions - What is praise? Where and when should we praise? Why should we praise? How should we praise? And who should praise? We invite you to listen to this message as we investigate praise together!