The Tower of Pride (Genesis 10:1-11:9)
I. The Cultures of the World: Man’s Nations (10:1-32) II. The Sin of Pride: Man’s Rebellion (11:1-4) III. The Judgment of God: Man’s Humiliation (11:5-9) IV. The Wisdom of God: Man’s Restoration
Family Resemblance (Matthew 5:38-48)
The Futility of Work and Education (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18)
Key Idea: While work and education are good things to be cherished, they are only temporary and were never intended to provide ultimate fulfillment. The Burden and Futility of Work (vv.12-15) The Burden and Futility of Education (vv.16-18)
The Cruciformed Church
Key idea: The cruciformed church is shaped by the message of the cross to show the love of the cross.
What Are Your Words Worth? (Matthew 5:31-37)
Life Under The Sun (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11)
Living on Grace (Galatians 3:19-25)
Three purposes of the law that lead us to live on grace:
A Promise is a Promise (Galatians 3:15-18)
Key Idea: God promises to save us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ while the law guides us to faithful living.
Christmas Eve Service 2023
A Weary World Rejoices (Matthew 1:23)
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” – Matthew 1:23 Key Idea: The reality of “God with us” allows our weary hearts to rejoice.