The nativity scene makes room for the weeping mother, Rachel in Matthew 2. Sometimes joy sounds like a trembling voice saying, “I still believe.” So church—whether you sing through smiles or tears today — lift your eyes. Joy to the world. The Lord has come. The Lord is coming again
Jesus asks His disciples in Matthew 16, "Who do you say that I am?" All of Scripture seeks to answer the question: who is this baby in a manger? How one answers that question can change and deepen our Christmas season.
This December, we are looking at some of the greatest songs of the Christmas season. Today, we tell the story of Philipps Brooks, who wrote the words to 'O Little Town of Bethlehem.' What did he see, and what was his prayer?
Paul says he had to learn how to be content in all circumstances. He's lived in plenty and in comfort, but now he's writing to the Philippians from prison. What's his secret to learn contentment?
Levi walks us through the beginning of Philippians 4 this morning with a command to rejoice! One of the more popular passages in all of Scripture, praying in all circumstances and presenting our requests to God is often difficult and seems like a last resort. When anxiety asks, the peace of God answers.
Paul urges the church at Philippi to finish their race. Leaving the past behind, straining ahead toward what's next, we can trust that God will be with us and strengthen us on our journey. This sermon is an encouragement you won't want to miss.
What does joy look like in the life of a Christian? What is Paul willing to leave behind and consider garbage for the sake of knowing Christ? Joy comes from knowing Christ.
Being a light in the darkness isn't easy, but what if it's simple? Paul tells the church in Philippi to stop arguing and grumbling. That's how we work out what God is working in us. It's a simple message but a good one.
Paul warns the church not to pursue selfish ambition or vain conceit, but to have the same mindset as Christ, who gave up His divine privileges to serve mankind. May the Spirit give God's people ambition to love their neighbor as Christ first loved them.
Faith is not a new lens on life that helps us see or have all the answers. Faith is accepting that we don't have all the answers, but we trust the One who does. When Paul gets stuck in prison, he doesn't know whether he will live or die, but he commits himself to the preaching of the gospel and the unity of the Philippian church. With faith, we can persevere through whatever opposition comes our way.
Paul develops a spiritual partnership with the church in Philippi. He prays for them and takes time in his letter to encourage them and point them to Jesus. How can we spiritually partner with others today?
Scripture is clear – repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. What is baptism? Why does Fern Creek baptize by immersion? Let's look at Scripture and encourage folks to make a decision for Jesus today!
Jacob has lived in Egypt for 17 years. The timer has run out and Jacob is about to die. Before he dies, he does several incredible things that teach us how to die well. Jacob rallied. Jacob recognized his blessings. Jacob blessed his family.
One of the most beautiful stories of the Old Testament, Jacob will be reunited with his long, lost son, Joseph, at 130 years old. The trip getting there is hard, but the joys he’ll experience are life changing. Today we learn you’re never too old to learn to dance.
Joseph hadn’t seen his brothers since the ol’ thrown into a cistern and sold into slavery debacle. Now, he’s reunited with them during a great famine, and he holds the key to their next meal. How will Joseph handle this reunion? Will he forgive or will he take revenge?
God uses Joseph to help the Pharaoh interpret his dreams, and Joseph gives all the credit to God. How does God want us to bring His light into the dark places of this world? How can we impact our community and point people to the work and glory of God?
In the face of temptation, Joseph passes his test with faithful integrity. He refuses to sleep with another man's wife. His reward, however, is false accusation and a prison sentence. What are we to make of a season in Egypt?
After deciding to sell his brother as a slave, Judah runs away and makes some more bad decisions. Finally, after a wild turn of events that you won't want to miss, he realizes that even a pagan, Canaanite woman is more righteous than he is. Let's open Genesis 38 together.
Jacob's playing favorites with his kids leads him to getting deceived once again. What does Joseph's dream mean? How will it impact his future? Let's open Genesis 37 together.
What does God do in response to the horrific events from Genesis 34? He shows up. He speaks. He renews His covenant with Jacob and protects Jacob's family. God's grace is beyond our comprehension, but it means that in our mess, we don't have to run harder. We can run to the Father.