Christmas in Genesis (The Promise of a King)
Kendall Lankford • Genesis 17:1–6, Genesis 49:8–12
The promise of the King goes back to the most ancient passages. As we celebrate the Lordship and Kingship of Christ, born in the royal line of David, let us also remember hat His foundations are from old and His Kingdom will never end.
89. The Apocalyptic Christmas
December 21, 2023 • Kendall Lankford • Revelation 12:1–5
Explore a riveting twist on the Christmas story with 'The Apocalyptic Christmas,' where celestial battles and cosmic symbolism from Revelation 12 redefine the holiday's meaning. Dive into a narrative where a radiant woman, a formidable dragon, and a child destined to rule nations transform Christmas into a scene of divine drama and victory. This blog invites you to witness Christmas not just as a serene nativity, but as a pivotal moment in a grand cosmic saga, challenging and deepening your understanding of this beloved season.
The Promise of Blessing
December 10, 2023 • Kendall Lankford • Luke 2:1–17, Genesis 12:1–3
Ask we saw last week, the hope of Christmas can be found in the first book of Genesis. There we learn that Jesus will not only be born of a virgin, but He will also bring about world-wide dominion and blessings. Join us as we consider how Christ inherits and will bring about the blessings of Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3) by being the true seed of Abraham (Gal. 3:16).
The Promise of a Son
December 3, 2023 • Kendall Lankford • Genesis 3:1–15, Matthew 1:18–25
The foundation of Christmas does not begin in the Goaspel of Matthew or of Luke, but in the first chapters of Genesis. Join us as we explore the promise of a Son, who would come through a virgin's womb, prophesied thousands of years before it happened.
Simeon's Song
December 25, 2022 • Kendall Lankford
After waiting decades to see the fulfillment of the Scriptures, Simeon was confronted with the baby Christ in Jerusalem, and it not only changed his life, but it caused him to sing! Join us this Christmas as we examine Simeon's song and what it means for us today!
Zacharias' Song
December 18, 2022 • Kendall Lankford
When Zacharias was confronted with the bigness and faithfulness of God, he doubted at first, but then got to see God move in an amazing way. While he began the narrative muted, he ends the narrative singing. May we join in with his song this season, praising God for who He is and all the wonderful things He has done!
The Christmas Song in Psalms
December 4, 2022 • Kendall Lankford
The Bible is filled with music. Whenever the people of God have an encounter with Him, their hearts are filled to the brim, and their mouths are filled with song. Join us this Christmas as we examine the songs of Christmas, this week we are in the book of Psalms!
John 3:3-15 (You Must Be Born Again)
December 26, 2021 • Kendall Lankford • John 3:3–15
As we wrap up our series called Christmas Child, we examine the point for why Jesus came. He was born so that He would die. He died so that we will live. We live because God has given us new birth. And that is what we will examine this morning. What does it mean to be reborn? What benefits come with the new birth? And how might we take this knowledge and use it to praise our wonderful God! Join us as we explore this in our final sermon of 2021.
Christ Crushes Our Fears!
December 24, 2021 • Kendall Lankford
When we open up the Bible to the nativity story, one of the most surprising features of that narrative, is that everyone seems afraid. Today, we learn how Christ will crush our fears through the amazing message given to His mother Mary. Join us as we consider!
Judges 13-16 (Manoah's True Deliverer)
December 19, 2021 • Kendall Lankford • Judges 13—16
The people of Israel were longing for a deliverer who could come and set them free. In response, God raised up men like Samson who brought a temporary relief to the people of God, but the most profound impact Samson had, was that his ministry dramatically and poignantly pointed to Christ. Join us as we examine how every aspect of Samson's life points to Jesus, how Jesus is the greater deliverer, and how in Christ we can be free!
Joshua 2-6 (Rahab's True Fight)
December 12, 2021 • Kendall Lankford • Joshua 2—6
We were born in the midst of a epic battle. But, we are not called to fight like the world or with the weapons of the world; we are called to fight with the ordinary means of grace. Today we look back at the book of Joshua, seeing how the people were called to fight, and we remember the Gospel, who Christ has made us His people and brought us into the war to end all wars. Join us as we examine these things together!
Genesis 12-21 (Sarah's True Joy)
November 28, 2021 • Kendall Lankford • Genesis 12—21
Sarah laughed in her doubts, and then she laughed in true worship. Her laughter at both points exposes where she is at with God and it points forward to her true offspring who will bring true joy and laughter to the world. As Christians, we have the Christ, who brings us true and unsurprising joy!
Genesis 3:1-16 (The Child of Eve)
November 21, 2021 • Kendall Lankford • Genesis 3:1–16
The Christmas story does not begin in the Gospels it begins in Eden. It begins after sin entered into the world, the serpent was proclaiming victory, and the woman was wondering what her punishment would be from God. Her sin deserved God's wrath. She got God's grace. To the woman, Eve, a child was promised who would make all things new!