Introduction What do you think of at Christmas? Example of homeless and the causes for this As Christians we seek to alleviate poverty 2 Cor 8:9 Poor Jewish Christians A…
Introduction There is always something we can learn about the birth stories of Jesus Example Matthew - speaking about Gentile wise men Luke - speaking about Jewish shepherds As Gentiles…
Introduction This evening - looking at Mary So much bad news at present The birth narratives - Luke 1-3, Matthew 1-2 bring praise, hope and joy A Saviour has been…
Introduction Last week looking at the genealogy of Christ Picked out 4 names - 4 women Jesus came into the world to save sinners Tamah, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba This reminds…
Introduction Romans 1:16 The message first to the Jew Prophecies are being fulfilled - Isaiah, Psalm 72:11 Thinking of the wise men Not an easy thing It would have taken…
Reading Isaiah 9:6-7 Example of Christmas Eve Truce during the First World War - a fragile peace For men to be at peace with men - there must be backing…
Introduction Church attendance is declining Where is the next generation? There are encouraging signs The Church of Jesus Christ can never decrease - an absolute truth Those who are saved…
Introduction Key Text - "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be…
Introduction 400 years of silence A first breaking in - God sends an angels to speak to Zacharias, who does not believe A second breaking in - to Mary who…