Tag: Christmas

Eyes to See His Salvation

This is a brief message that was recorded and uploaded to our church’s YouTube channel due to the illness of Pastor Les and some other church leaders. It is based on the account in Luke 2 about Joseph and Mary taking Jesus to the temple where Simeon declares that he has seen God’s salvation and…


His Name Is Emmanuel

This is a Christmas Advent sermon based on Matthew 1:23 and presents some answers to the question, “What does it mean to say, ‘God is with us.’?” The message presents three answers that are explained. The phrase represents God’s self-revelation, His abiding presence, and the promise of His Holy Spirit. A video recording of the…


Bethlehem’s Shepherd Ruler

This sermon is based on Matthew 2:6 which records the answer provided to the Magi regarding the birthplace of the newborn king of the Jews. The message provides a comparison with the original prophecy in Micah 5:2 as well as meditations on the ruling and shepherding roles of the Messiah. To read excerpts of this…


Light a Candle

This is a short message based on Psalm 18:27 that was preached for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The sermon speaks about God’s light in our lives, to whom it is provided and the purpose it fills. To read excerpts of the sermon, click here. (There was no audio recording of this message.)


Back to Bethlehem

This is a short message that was delivered following the choir’s presentation of a cantata titled, “Take Me Back to Bethlehem.” The message stresses the need for believers to seek a renewed enthusiasm about the awe and wonder of the incarnation. It also urges believers to seek a renewed excitement regarding the moment of their…


Promises, Promises

This is a sermon given on the second Sunday of Advent for this year. The message relates to the prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, which are promises of God’s intervention in history. It not only examines some of the promises that have been fulfilled, but also speaks about the qualities of the “Promise…


What’s in a Name?

This is a sermon given on the first Sunday of Advent this year. It uses Isaiah 9:6 as the main text to talk about the various names or titles that were ascribed to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Names were always significant in eastern cultures, especially in biblical times. Each name provides an additional…


The Messiah Is Coming

This is an Advent sermon that compares and contrasts Jesus’ message about His second coming with some of the details surrounding His first coming. To read written excerpts of this sermon click here.


Prophecy Fulfilled

This is an Advent sermon that discusses the phrase, “…that it might be fulfilled” used many times in the Gospels. The sermon provides some insights about the importance and use of prophecy in regards to the Messiah. If you wish to read written excerpts of the sermon click here.