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When Jesus is presented at the temple in Luke 2:21-40 , He encounters Simeon and Anna. These two interactions reveal seven truths about Jesus, even when He is still just a baby. 

Luke 2:1-20 takes us through the greatest gift of all time, the birth of our Savior. How should we respond?

The birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah’s Prophecy in Luke 1:57-80 show that timing in God’s economy is rarely the same as ours. It is often mysterious, but it is always gracious. His timing always keeps His promises in such a way that ultimately, He alone will get the glory.

In Luke 1:26-56 , Gabriel announces the coming of another child, the Son of the Most High, to Mary, where she responds in faith, visits Elizabeth, and gives her magnificat. How do we apply this passage to current day? Pastor Michael Taylor walks through four truths we find in this message. 

After 400 years of silence, God finally speaks. Gabriel comes to Zechariah and Elisabeth to announce the coming of their child, who will pave the way for the Messiah. Luke 1:5-25 is the story of a great announcement to end a season of silence and sorrow. 

Luke’s gospel doesn’t begin with the days of Herod and the birth of Jesus, as most people think. He starts with a dedication to Theophilus and notes that his narrative has been carefully put together so “that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.” Pastor Michael Taylor opens this series on Luke by highlighting three truths Christians should remember, found in Luke 1:1-...

When pain hits, our reflex is to pull away. May the process of lament become the reflexive language when you are in moments of pain. Instead of recoiling, may you go to and trust in the Father. Lamentations 5 is an example of turning towards God in lament when things are going wrong. Remember to ask Him boldly to work, and to trust that He will do what He has promised. 

Sometimes, when we are wounded, before healing can actually begin, the wound has to be cleaned out. Cleaning up wounds often brings about pain. Healing cannot happen without purity, and purity only comes through dealing with the impure. Are you wounded because you are placing your hope in idols instead of in the only place of true security and peace with God?

When Jeremiah wrote “the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness,” he wrote it in the middle of rubble, ruins, and heartache. Lamentations 3 paints the picture of lament. That while you’re in pain or suffering, you can still have hope and turn to His steadfast love. 

The book of Lamentations is about the question of how. The past four sermons have shown us what it means and how actually to lament. The next four weeks cover what we learn from lament. God doesn’t just offer us the opportunity to lament to Him, but to learn about Him in the midst of lament. Starting with chapters one and two , join us on this journey through Lamentations.

The final step of lamenting is making the choice to trust God. Who God is is more important than the what or why of the situation. When we turn to God in the middle of lamenting, hurt, grief, and pain may stay, but it gives way to trust and worship. May the words of the hymn ever be true, “Even so, it is well with my soul.” 

In lament, you can move from despair to hope without the despair being removed. The God of the Bible works in the midst of your gloom and despair. So ask boldly for Him to move. David cries out to God in anguish in Psalm 22 , with words that Jesus echoes on the cross. Jesus carried our sin and bore our grief, so take your pain to Him and trust His healing. 

God invites your questions and complaints. Express your sorrow, fear, frustration, or confusion to Him. Psalm 10  provides an example of lamenting, offering a place to take your complaints. Biblical lament gives you a place to turn and someone to listen, who cares and can and will act on your behalf. 

Lament walks us through the theological realities of this real world of suffering and a belief in a good, sovereign, and all powerful God. The first step of lament is to keep praying. But why should we? Pastor Michael Taylor gives five reasons by breaking down Psalm 77 . 

Biblical lament is not a depressing dive into sadness, but a mechanism to cope with it while persevering in the hope we have through Jesus Christ. In this first sermon in the series, Pastor Michael Taylor explores what biblical lament is and why it is necessary. As we look at Job 1 , verse 20 encapsulates what lament is all about. 

Youth Minister Quintin Magruder walks us through Luke 19:1-10 , the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. In this passage, Jesus displays a great example of what discipleship looks like. We see three important reminders as we fulfill Jesus’ command to make disciples. Stop looking at the sin and look at how Jesus can change the sinner. Quit looking at them like the people they used to be and start looking...

Believers are accountable for their response to the gospel and what you do with it. How will you share the gospel? Preaching on Romans 10:9-17 , Pastor Michael Taylor pushes listeners to obey Jesus’ command in the Great Commission. 

Accountability is ultimately about whether or not you will trust God with your life. It’s your responsibility to understand that you need accountability, to invite it, and  respond to it. Pastor Michael Taylor takes listeners through Hebrews 3:12-14 to show how one passage features the importance of individual and relational accountability. 

It’s easy to ask “how can I pray for you” as an opening for a spiritual conversation. But how can we pray for other people when they don’t have anything pressing in their life? Colossians 1:9-14 gives us a picture of four ways we can always be praying for those around us. 

John 8:31-38 shows that your relationship to God’s Word paints a clear picture of your relationship with Jesus. Highlighting three points on each side, Pastor Michael Taylor shows the differences between a true and false disciple. If you find yourself relating more to the false disciple, we invite you to embrace the freedom that Jesus is extending to you. 

In this final message from 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 , Pastor Michael Taylor highlights Paul’s final statements to the church at Corinth. Believers should examine themselves, live the truth in unity, and remember God’s power. 

Paul addresses his concerns and warnings for the church in 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:4 . Through this passage, Pastor Michael Taylor highlights five questions  for listeners to ask yourself how do you view your pastors and other leaders you listen to? Are you going to be faithful and view ministers of the gospel in a way that pleases Christ?

In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 , Paul confronts some so-called super apostles and highlights what faithful followers of Jesus actually look like. He reminds us that God’s power is perfected in our weaknesses. When we are at our weakest, God is at His best. 

What makes someone truly qualified to serve God? 2 Corinthians 11:16–33 shows how Paul flips the world’s idea of credentials upside down. Instead of boasting about success, skill, or strength, Paul boasts in his weaknesses, sufferings, and dependence on Christ because that’s where God’s power is revealed. If you’ve ever felt unworthy or unqualified, this passage is a reminder: your weakness might...

What do you boast in? In this message from 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 , Pastor Michael Taylor warns against the danger of being drawn to a different gospel, a different Jesus, or a different spirit. With passion and urgency, Paul calls believers to stay anchored in the truth, even when false teaching looks appealing. This sermon challenges us to be alert, discerning, and fully committed to the real Jes...