December 31, 2023 • Josh Strelecki • Matthew 2:1–15
The same question the wise men asked when they strolled into Jerusalem, that is, "Where is he born king of the Jews?" is a question we ought to ask as we think about the affairs of this life. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher in this sermon examines the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is at the right hand of God the Father far above all rule, authority, and power. He must reign till His enemies are made His footstool.
The Word was Made Flesh | Lesson 3
December 24, 2023 • Josh Strelecki • John 1:1–18
Man needed a Mediator between God and man. Man needed a Savior to be a sacrifice for the wages of his sin. The incarnation at the conception of Jesus in the womb of Mary commences the One that was from everlasting making Himself of no reputation. The incarnation sees the start of the glory of Jesus Christ taking on poverty for our sakes. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher survey's the scriptural landscape of the wonder of the incarnation.
Heavenly Host & Lowly Shepherds | Lesson 2
December 17, 2023 • Josh Strelecki • Luke 2:1–18
The shepherds in the country of Bethlehem were privileged to hear the message that Christ had been born. The shepherds were not the noble, nor rich of the world. Shepherds were of low estate; however, these shepherds may have been different than others simply based on their location. Once again, we see God using the base things of the world to usher in the glory of Christ. How did the shepherds know where to find Jesus that night? What was the significance of the sign for the shepherds concerning the manger and being wrapped in swaddling clothes? In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher provides some insight into the meaning of Jesus being in a manger and wrapped in swaddling clothes to the shepherds that night.
Mary Espoused to Joseph | Lesson 1
December 10, 2023 • Josh Strelecki • Matthew 1:18
The incarnation of Jesus Christ the Lord is the reason for celebration at all times and what ought to be the reason for Christmas. The incarnation itself cries "made Himself of no reputation". God has chosen the weak, base, and things despised to bring to nought things that are. In this series, "Come to Bethlehem and See", and the sermon, "Mary Espoused to Joseph" come and see this constant theme. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher highlights the insignificance of Mary and Joseph, Nazareth and Bethlehem, Christ's Genealogy and Birth, but also that these things are fantastic because of the significance of Christ the Lord!
