The Best Gift (Luke 2:14)

What is the best gift you have ever received? No doubt, there is a connection between the gift and the person who gave it that makes it such a treasured item. Today’s message looks at why Jesus is the best gift ever, and finds proof of this in the angel’s song found in Luke 2:14.

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The Thrill of Hope (Luke 1:67 – 79)

Christmas is a time for celebrating the hope of possibilities. As the promised son to Zechariah and Elizabeth is born and named, a song filled with celebratory hope is sung. Listen as these two short sentences are examined and explained. Ask yourself if you can sing this hopeful theme yourself.

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What Did Mary Know? (Luke 1:46 – 55)

Mary’s song about her soon-to-be-born son, sometimes called the Magnificat, celebrates God’s person, power, and performance in her life. Mary was able to trace God’s hand in her own life, and it prompted a song of praise. Can you do that? Can you see God’s hand at work in your life? Are you singing God’s […]

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Celebrate! Luke 22:14 – 23

As Jesus prepared to celebrate the Passover with His disciples, He transformed the familiar ritual into something that hardly any were expecting. Join the celebration as Pastor Charlie Eldred shares the full picture of Jesus’ Passover celebration.

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Prepare! Luke 22:1 – 13

As we make ready to enter the season of Spring and celebrate Easter, we must remember that the holiday has roots in the Jewish celebration of Passover. We turn our attention to this festival and feast and examine the picture prophesies that are displayed for our learning.

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Listen! (Luke 2:8 – 14)

One of the more-familiar Christmas carols is Charles Wesley’s Hark! the Herald Angels Sing! This song is so full of Biblical references and terms. Today we look at that carol through the eyes of Scripture, with the help of a little one named Daniel, and learn about the New-born King.

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Responses Luke 19:29 – 44

Palm Sunday is a day of great historical significance. God fulfilled the promises to His people made to the prophet Daniel on this day. God keeps His promises! God’s plan is never stopped, halted, rerouted, or abandoned! Today, we notice the actions Jesus took on that day. Jesus acts and shows the people of Israel […]

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The Agony of Hell Luke 16 Jonathan Sharma

Jonathan Sharma, dean of the Fiji College of Evangelism and Theology, shares his personal testimony before opening God’s Word to remind us of the reality and agony of hell. Jesus spoke more about hell than He ever did of heaven. As we consider this passage, we are reminded of the reality of life after death […]

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