Episodes
Monday Dec 18, 2017
The Ups & Downs of Gifts - Bob Levin
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Ups & Downs
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
A gift indescribable
II Corinthians 9:15
The original Christmas gift
John 3:16
- A Creator >> who loves… “God so loved”
- All–inclusive… “the world”
- Gift of himself… “only Son”
Isaiah 9:6
Mark 10:43-45
- Empty-handed .. “whoever believes”
- The gift that keeps on giving… “life”
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
The Other Story of Christmas - Mark Brauss
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
☼ Paradox → A Sign …. Isaiah 7:14 / Matthew 1:22-23
☼ A Time for Celebration …. Luke 2:9-10
◊ God loves you.
◊ God is with you.
◊ God is for you.
☼ A Time for Salvation ….. Luke 2:11-12
⌂ 3 Big Questions….
- The question of existence….
→ Why am I alive?
- The question of significance…..
→ Does my life matter?
- The question of intention …..
→ What is my purpose?
⌂ Freedom from ….
□ The Guilt of the Past
□ Bitterness and Resentment
□ The Expectations of Others
□ The Fear of Death
☼ A Time for Peace …. Luke 2:13-14
- James 4:1-2
- Philippians 4:6-7
⌂ Jesus offers you peace with God.
⌂ Jesus offers you the peace of God.
⌂ Jesus shows you how to make peace with others.
Sunday Dec 03, 2017
Original Christmas Card - Bob Levin
Sunday Dec 03, 2017
Sunday Dec 03, 2017
A Christmas card from the beginning - Genesis 3:14-15, 21
Address of the promised one
Israel - Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 22 >>> John 8:56-58
Judah - Genesis 49:10
Postmark date - Daniel 9:25-26
7 sevens (49) + 62 sevens (439) of years = 482 years
445 BC - Command to revuild Jerusalem
+ 483 years
= 30s AD
Fulfillment ... Messiah >> presents himself c. 32 AD
>> killed
>> Jerusalem destroyed (70) AD
Bethlehem - Micah 5:2
Family of David - 2 Samuel 7:11-16
Immanuel - "God with us" - Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:6 - Wonderful Counselor ... Mighty God ... Everlasting Father ... Prince of Peace