JESUS SAVES

Matthew 10:32-33 32  “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.  33  But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.

For our third Sunday in Advent 2024 we shall worship to our 2021 Christmas Worship Service.

Matthew 5:16 16  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

For our second Sunday in Advent 2024, our church service shall be our 2022 Christmas Worship Service.

Acts 9:1-19 Saul’s Conversion 9  Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest  2  and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.  3  As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heav...

For our first weekend in Advent 2024, our church service shall be our 2023 Christmas Worship Service.

CHRISTMAS 2024 - 20 Second Sermon

CHRISTMAS 2024 - 15 Second Sermon.

Acts 5:34-39 34  But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.  35  Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.  36  Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to...

Acts 4:12 12  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

16  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Jesus the Way to the Father 5  Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6  Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Matthew 13:44-46 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44  “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45  “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.  46  When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bou...

The Greatest Commandment 34  Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.  35  One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question:  36  “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37  Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[ c ]  38  This is the first and greatest commandmen...

Matthew 9:1-7 Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man 9  Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town.  2  Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” 3  At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!” 4  Knowing their thoughts, Jes...

Mark 12:41-44 The Widow’s Offering 41  Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.  42  But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43  Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into...

Luke 2:41-52 The Boy Jesus at the Temple 41  Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.  42  When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.  43  After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.  44  Thinking he was in their company, they...

MATTHEW 5:21-22 21  “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[ a ] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’  22  But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[ b ][ c ] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[ d ] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in d...

Mark 3:1-6 Jesus Heals on the Sabbath 3  Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there.  2  Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath.  3  Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.” 4  Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbat...

Matthew 5:14-16 14  “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  15  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  16  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast 31  He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field.  32  Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” 33  He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of hea...

John 11:38-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead 38  Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance.  39  “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” 40  Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory...

Luke 2:41-52 The Boy Jesus at the Temple 41  Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.  42  When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.  43  After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.  44  Thinking he was in their company, they...

Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us ask ourselves, are we bringing Heaven down into our lives, or are we bringing Hell up into our lives.

Romans 8:28   And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.