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Our scripture this morning is Luke 1:45 (ESV). And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. Mary has gone to visit her cousin Elizabeth, to share her own joy but also to celebrate her cousin’s pregnancy “in her old age” (Luke 1:36). …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 1:35 (ESV). And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.” Mary had legitimate and intelligent questions to ask when the angel Gabriel …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV). Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV). I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the …
Our scripture this morning is John 1:11-13 (ESV). He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 10:17 (ESV). So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Paul reminds us of the call Jesus has placed on our lives in His command to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). In order to do this we must share the Gospel with all …
Our scripture this morning is James 5:8-9 (ESV). You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. James gives us encouragement to remain patient for the …
Our scripture this morning is John 10:10-11 (ESV). The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Jesus uses the example of a shepherd and his flock to …
Our scripture this morning is Psalm 85:1-2 (ESV). Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah This Psalm remembers God’s goodness to us all. He forgives and restores us when we come in repentance. That’s the choice …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 7:14 (ESV). Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. There are many Old Testament verses that point to the coming of the Messiah. Daniel, Micah, Zecharia, and Isaiah all contain references to …