But the next time He comes, He will be leading heaven’s armies—declaring Himself the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Judge and the King of all men.   Read More

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts…” — Matthew 2:11   Read More

Even believers can drift into darkness. Not because we lose salvation, but because busyness, sin, neglect of Scripture, and distance in our walk can dull the light. It happens slowly. Quietly. Before we realize it, we’re walking in shadows again.  Read More

And one day soon, when He comes again, it will be a night — and a day — like no other. So with grateful hearts and worshipful lives, may we say again and again: “O holy night… O night divine.”  Read More

The Angels’ Song — When Fear Turns to Joy (Luke 2:8–14)BY BRANT SWEATEvery December our world gets loud with music. Step into a store, flip on the radio, or scroll through Spotify and you’ll hear the same familiar songs on repeat. According to the Billboard Top 100, the top five most-played Christmas songs every year are:All I Want for Christmas Is You — Mariah CareyThe Christmas Song — Nat King C...  Read More

The world waited for His first coming. We now wait for His second. If He kept His promise the first time—and He did— He will keep His promise the second time. Don’t risk your soul on the temporary things of this world. He who shall come will come. May He find us ready. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus!  Read More

Mary was strong not simply because she carried a baby— she carried the Savior.  Read More

“Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.” —Micah 5:2  Read More

The Way in a MangerJohn 1:14There may be no more beautiful time of year than Christmas. I love the lights, the gatherings, the music, the food, and the gifts—but above all else, I am thankful for our wonderful Savior. We celebrate Him all year long, but Christmas gives us a special moment to pause and marvel at the miracle of His coming.And each year, I am reminded that the Christmas story is a st...  Read More

How Satan Wants to Steal Your ChristmasText: John 10:10We are now just a few days past Thanksgiving, and that means we have officially stepped into the Christmas season. This should be one of the happiest seasons of the year. It ought to be filled with joy, filled with giving, filled with gratitude, filled with worship.But if we are not careful, instead of experiencing giving, we may experience ta...  Read More

It’s not an old power that the church used to have. It’s not a new power that culture provides. The power of salvation is the same in every generation—and it is in the cross.  Read More

Sermon Title: Refreshing Those Who We Are Thankful ForBible Text: 2 Timothy 1:16–17Introduction:Most scholars believe 2 Timothy contains the final writings of the Apostle Paul, penned during his last days in a Roman prison where he would eventually give his life for the gospel. Many believers abandoned Paul during his imprisonment; he laments that Demas forsook him, and at his first hearing, accor...  Read More