A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
We begin our 2019 Emphasis a couple of days early, because it’s so big 2019 can’t contain it! After a hear and a half of hard work, changes throughout the church, developing new pieces, programs, and processes in order to become the lighthouse, it’s time to BE THE LIGHTHOUSE. In 2019 we will shine, as … Read more
We celebrate the eve of Christmas by reflecting on the joy of two godly senior citizens, devoted watchmen appointed by God to sing of the joy of the arrival of Christ. When Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus arrive at the temple in Jerusalem, 40 days after Christmas, Simeon and Anna embrace Jesus and proclaim … Read more
Scripture Reference Luke Matthew 2: 10-11 Complementary Passage: Philippians 2: 1-11 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes A working definition of Joy The Wise Men “rejoiced exceedingly” when they saw the star, we too need to “rejoice exceedingly” because we have seen the light of the world, Jesus Our only response to seeing the light is to … Read more
Paul concluded chapter 9 with analogies promoting self-discipline and intentionality about how we live for Christ. In chapter 10, he applies this principle to every Christian. We should understand just how serious sin is – it’s not to be flirted with! Paul isn’t preaching legalism or salvation by works, but he is clear: for participants … Read more
Our celebration of the joy of Christmas turns to the experience and joyful response of a group of shepherds who were working late at night when they received the greatest birth announcement in the history of the world. Scripture Reference Luke 2: 8-20 Complementary Passage: Psalm 34: 1-10 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Like the Shepherds, … Read more
Chapter 8 focused on Christian liberty and the inappropriate use of our Christian rights when it harms the faith or conscience of other, less mature believers. Paul will now apply these principles to his own ministry and mission strategy. We focus tonight on the topic of paid ministry work. Paul’s apostolic rights and credentials, and … Read more
We continue sharing in the joy of those who were part of the Christmas story by experiencing the joy of Zechariah. Zechariah was a good man who had suffered the agony of infertility for many years before being blessed with a miracle child of his own shortly before the birth of Jesus. After the birth … Read more
Almost everyone involved in the Christmas story was filled to overflowing with joy because of their encounter with the divine. Sadly for us in Northern Virginia, joy can be in short supply in 2018. This Advent, let us experience that sense of overwhelming joy for ourselves as we come in contact with Jesus Christ in … Read more