Sunday Sermon Resources
sermon schedule
December 22 - Christmas series: The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
December 29 - Mark 15:21-41 (Jesus' crucifixion & death)
January 5 - Mark 15:42-47 (Jesus' burial)
January 12 - Mark 16:1-8 (Jesus' resurrection)
January 19 - Mark 16:9-20
Financial Summary:
December Giving Summary:
Goal: $21,378.00
Total Received: $13,168
Year-to-date received: $131,450 (as of 10/13/24)
Year-to-date spent: $167,444 (as of 10/13/24)
Total 2024 budget goal: $222,340.42
Goal: $21,378.00
Total Received: $13,168
Year-to-date received: $131,450 (as of 10/13/24)
Year-to-date spent: $167,444 (as of 10/13/24)
Total 2024 budget goal: $222,340.42
This Sunday's Sermon Resources
December 22, 2024
Matthew 2:1-12
"The Good News is for the Far Off"
Today's sermon passages
*You can click on each Bible passage and it will take you to Mybible.com so that you can easily follow along during the sermon!
Luke 1:38
Matthew 1:21
Luke 2:10-11
Matthew 2:1-12
Daniel 2:10-11
Romans 6:20-23
Matthew 5:5
Micah 5:2
John 9:34
Matthew 2:16
Romans 12:1-2
Romans 11:11-15
Romans 10:9-18
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Romans 3:23
Romans 8:38-39
James 4:8-10
Acts 2:39-41
Reflection Questions
1. In what ways do you acknowledge the struggle between your desire to be autonomous (self-governing) and submitting yourself to God's ruling in your life?
What are some of the most valuable lessons you have learned by submitting yourself to God's authority in your life?
2. The Magi traveled a long way to meet Jesus and worship Him as King.
How would you describe your own journey to knowing Jesus as your King?
How would you describe yourself when you were still "far from God"?
3. Who is someone you know that you would consider to be "far from God"?
How do you feel that the Good News of Jesus is a much for them as it is for you?
How would you feel if they were to receive Jesus as their Savior today?
4. Do you feel far from God now? What is keeping you from drawing near to Him in faith? See the "Gospel of Jesus Christ" below and respond in faith as soon as possible!
Nativity of Jesus
1. Announcement to Zacharias
2. Gabriel's announcement to Mary
3. Mary's Visit to Elizabeth, birth of John the Baptist
4. Mary's return to Nazareth
5. Announcement to Joseph
6. Journey to Bethlehem
7. Birth of Jesus, announcement to shepherds
2. Gabriel's announcement to Mary
3. Mary's Visit to Elizabeth, birth of John the Baptist
4. Mary's return to Nazareth
5. Announcement to Joseph
6. Journey to Bethlehem
7. Birth of Jesus, announcement to shepherds