Matthew 2:1-12

Come Worship the King

Matthew Chapter 1:18-25 tells us of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. It begins, "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: after His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your… Continue reading...

Matthew 2:1-12

John 15:8

Abide in Me: The Father's Glory

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John 15:1-8 reads, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you c… Continue reading...

John 15:8

John 15:7

Abide in Me: A Promised Privilege

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Let us turn to John 15 this morning. I'd like us to consider verse number seven. John chapter 15, we'll read from verse one through to verse eight. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unl… Continue reading...

John 15:7

John 15:4-5

Abide in Me: Utter Dependence

This morning, we're going to consider John 15. We'll turn there, John chapter number 15. And I'd like to read from verse 1 through to verse number 8, as we continue looking at this precious portion of Scripture. These are the words of the Lord Jesus Christ, who says, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in… Continue reading...

John 15:4-5

John 15:4

Abide in Me: Abiding

The Gospel according to John Chapter 15, verses 1 through 8 reads:

"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, … Continue reading...

John 15:4

John 15:2

Abide in Me: Fruit, More Fruit

The Gospel according to Saint John, chapter number 15, verses 1 through to verse number 8. The Word of God reads, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine; you are the branches. H… Continue reading...

John 15:2

Psalm 145

The Patience of God

A Praise of David.

I extol You, my God, O King, and I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another and shall declare Your mighty acts. I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness. They shall utter the memory of Your … Continue reading...

Psalm 145

John 15:1

Abide in Me: The True Vine

This morning, I'll ask if you could turn your Bibles to John chapter number 15. The Gospel according to John chapter number 15, and I'd like us to consider reading verse 1 through to verse number 8. Gospel of John chapter 15, verse number 1: "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot… Continue reading...

John 15:1

Proverbs 2:1-6

The Pursuit of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:1-6

"My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out for discernment and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."

Let us pray. Our Father, we come before You now, asking that You wou… Continue reading...

Proverbs 2:1-6

Colossians 4:17

Archippus: Take Heed

Read together from verse 7 of chapter 4 and down to verse number 18. The Word of God reads, "Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here. Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you with Mark, the son of Barnabas, about whom you received … Continue reading...

Colossians 4:17