Christmas Eve: "My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation" | Luke 25-35

Many have heard of Christ or know about Him but the significance of who He is has been lost on many. In Luke chapter 2, God reveals that while Christ Jesus was sent for the benefit of the world, not all in the world will receive Him. He is a gracious Savior to the humble but is a stumbling block to many who neglect Him. 

The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28)

Pastor Trevor Ice from Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the next section in Mark, which centers on the beginning of Jesus' teaching following the selection of His disciples. In this section, we can see the immediate and formidable Jesus' display of authority captures the attention of those that He first encountered in the early days of His teaching.

From Affirmation to Wilderness Testing (Mark 1:9-13)

Jesus' baptism and subsequent temptation in the wilderness is a portion of Scripture that appropriately showcases His humility and glory. In this Sunday's sermon, elder Bill Mickelson preaches on how these stories effectively present Jesus' power and authority, and how His actions can motivate us to wage war against sin.

Making Ready the Way of the Lord (Mark 1:1-8)

The beginning of the first chapter of Mark presents us with a description of John the Baptist, who is an important forerunner that paves the way for Jesus Christ and His mission. Pastor David Erickson presents us with four critical components that must be discussed when reviewing this indispensible section of Scripture.

Jesus Christ - The Servant Savior

The Gospel of Mark presents an opening verse that sets the stage well for one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Before we can delve deep into the material, however, we must first consider who Mark is, the message he is sharing from his perspective, and who Jesus is described as within the text.

Two Necessary Components to Living Faithfully in a Dark World (2 Peter 1:19-21)

In a sin-cursed world, all is tainted by darkness, but that isn't the end of the matter. God lovingly sent the light of His Word to guide us throuhg the dark so that we might know Him. The Apostle Peter urges us to both "Pay Careful Heed to the Illuminating Scriptures" and to "Remember the Divine Source of the Scriptures," giving us everything we need to navigate the darkness faithfully until the new Day dawns.