Posts with the tag “jesus”

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The ShepherdsThat night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among the...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The ShepherdsAnd while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of clot...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The ShepherdsHe took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. – Luke 2:5 (NLT)“Commitment” Once Joseph heard from God, he was “...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The ShepherdsAt that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken w...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Magi“After that, God said to them in a dream, ‘Do not go back to see Herod again.’ So the men followed a different road to return to their own country.”...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Magi“They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and g...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The MagiAfter this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Magi(Herod) called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?” “In Bethlehem i...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Magi“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The MagiJesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & JosephAs he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & JosephThis is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she wa...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & JosephMary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. – Matthew 1:38 (NLT)“S...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & Joseph“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & JosephConfused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor w...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – Mary & JosephIn the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was enga...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Prophecies“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt.” – Hosea 11:1 (NLT)“God Is There Ahead of Time” What if I told you th...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Prophecies“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the dista...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Prophecies“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The Prophecies“She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” – Isaiah 7:14b“Immanuel” This prophecy is a little h...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”The Birth of Jesus – The PropheciesAll right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! – Isaiah 7:14a (NLT)“The Visited Planet” Prop...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”John 14 – Assurance From Jesus Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still d...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”John 14 – Assurance From JesusAnd you know the way to where I am going. “No, we don’t know, Lord.” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”John 14 – Assurance From Jesus"There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When ev...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”John 14 – Assurance from Jesus“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” – John 14:1 (NLT)“A Bridge Over Troubled Water” I grew up back when music ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus at the Festival (John 7)On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in m...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus at the Festival (John 7)Jesus replied, “Now is not the right time for me to go, but you can go anytime… After saying these things, Jesus remained in Galilee. But after his...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and His Brothers (John 7)But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can s...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Jesus and His Brothers (John 7)After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. – John 7:1 (NLT)“Bala...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedJesus said to them. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” – Matthew 20:22 (NIV)“Choose Your Hard” Last Sunday, I finished a three-part sermon series ...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus Asked“What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one t...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedJesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? – Luke 17:17 (NLT)“The Grateful 10%” Some years ago, a homeless man whom we had helped before...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedA woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedAfter breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” – John 21:15 (NLT)“Have You Learned Your Lesson Yet?” One mor...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedAfter breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” – John 21:15 (NLT)“Choosing Between Friends, Family, and God”...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedAfter breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” – John 21:15 (NLT)“God’s Not Done With Us Yet” Wow, what a po...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedJesus replied, “If I said anything wrong, you must prove it. But if I’m speaking the truth, why are you beating me?” – John 18:23 (NLT)“Can YOU Handle the T...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedWhen Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” – Matthew 16:26 (NLT...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus AskedAs Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these g...  Read More

“It’s All About Jesus!”Questions Jesus Asked“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” – Matthew 16:26 (NLT)“One Quarter at a ...  Read More