The passage we are considering this evening is perhaps the best-known Christmas passage in the Bible. It tells the simple story of the Savior’s humble birth in Bethlehem (2:1–7) and…
In this passage we learn that the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those being saved it is the power of God. In…
As we conclude this passage today, I want to highlight the contrast between what Satan tries to do and what God successfully does. Don’t get me wrong: this passage does…
Paul responds to a question the Thessalonians posed: when will this return of the Lord take place? This was not motivated by eschatological speculation, but possibly by persecution—when you’re suffering…
Do you have a real pastor? I suppose it’s a little unnerving to phrase it that way but we are all subject to the text. Furthermore, the thoughts certainly apply…
This passage shows us the characteristics that genuine Christians rally around. Therefore, let us this morning develop the second half of our main idea from last week: Christians should display…
Today, we begin to explore Jesus’ first answer: when will the temple be destroyed? I will argue that this prophecy was fulfilled when the Romans destroyed the Jerusalem temple in…
What does Jesus say about marriage and divorce, and how does it apply to our lives as Christians? Answering that question is the goal of our message today, and next…