Let this mind be in you; First spoken words of Jesus

Randy McCarthy opened services reading from Ecclesiastes chapter 7 and spoke about New Year resolutions.  He then read from Philippians chapter 2 using “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:5)  as a subject.  He also went through the gospels and read the first Words of Christ in each book [Luke 2:49, Matt 3:15, John 1:38-39, Mark 1:14-15]

Let this mind be in you, Philippians, first words of Jesus in Gospels

The Birth of Christ

Allen Daniels read from Luke chapter 2 and Matthew chapter 2 and gave a summary about The Birth of Christ giving attention to Christ’s genealogy, the manger, Mary’s purification, the wise men, Herod, Jesus as a child in the temple, and ending with the Jesus’ baptism.


Birth of Christ

 

 

Advent of Jesus Christ | The Darkness (Isa. 9)

Randy McCarthy opened services speaking about Roman history in regards to the transition from Julius Caesar to Augustus Caesar.  He then continued his subject of The Advent of Jesus Christ speaking this week from Luke chapter 2.

Allen Daniels began by reading from Isaiah chapter 9 and compared it to Matthew chapter 4 focusing on Darkness, and the Prophecy of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 9:6  For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Advent, Isaiah, prophecy

The Advent and Genealogy of Jesus Christ

Randy McCarthy opened services reading from Psalm 138 and then continued last week’s message about The Advent of Jesus Christ reading from Matthew chapter 1 and focusing on the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Advent of Jesus Christ, genealogy

The Advent of Jesus Christ

Randy McCarthy opened services reading from Luke Chapter 1 and spoke on The Advent of Jesus Christ giving attention to Zacharias (father of John the Baptist) and Old Testament prophecy.

Advent of Jesus Christ

Interpreting “All Men”? | Psalm 65

Randy McCarthy introduced services reading from 1-Timothy chapter 2 then he read from Romans chapter 5 and spoke on the proper interpretation of the scripture in reference to “All Men”.

Romans 5:18  Therefore as by the offense of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.​

Mark Wattenbarger read and commented on Psalm 65.

Allen Daniels gave closing comments.

All Men, Psalm 65

The Trials of our Faith

Allen Daniels read from 1-Peter 1, and Psalms 34 and spoke about The Trials of our Faith.


Trials of our Faith

 

Ruling Classes

Randy McCarthy opened services reading from 1st Timothy Chapter 2 (1Tim 2:1-4) and 1st Corinthians Chapter 1 (1Cor 1:18-31) and spoke on Ruling Classes.

Allen Daniels gave closing comments

Ruling Classes

Fret Not Thyself Because of Evildoers

Allen Daniels read from Psalms 37, Psalms 73, Proverbs 3, and 2 Timothy 3 and spoke about Fret, Trust, Delight, Commit, Rest, and Cease from anger.


Anger, Wrath, Vengeance

 

Communion, Fellowship

Randy McCarthy opened services reading from John chapter 6 and spoke about the Bread of Life.

Allen Daniels spoke about the Communion Service

Mark Wattenbarger spoke about Fellowship and the Foot Washing Service.

communion, fellowship, bread of life, foot washing