What does true worship look like? Is it based on worship style, type of song, or environment? In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores the first Christmas song, the Magnificat, and observe the virgin Mary as she models for us what true worship consists of and what a true worshipper looks like.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
MATTHEW 1:18-23 – Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered…
EPHESIANS 2:8-9 – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. THEME OF THE DAY. DON’T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. We do it all the time. All of us. It is part of our human experience and…
1 Peter 2:6-8 – For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a…
2 CORINTHIANS 12:8-10 – Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of…
PHILIPPIANS 1:6 – And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY. DIVINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. Today’s scripture has proven over and over to be a major source of comfort for God’s people. When we go through deep waters of trials, long…