Holiday Sermons (2023)
Sabbath Worship Service | "No More Room"
December 2, 2023 • Pastor Jonathan Henderson • Luke
"No More Room" “No more room!” This is what Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph, heard the night of His birth. How could this be? Is “O Little Town of Bethlehem” the most inhospitable town of all-time?? What if I told you this is one of the most misunderstood Christmas narratives? A closer examination of this scenario will lead us to a closer examination of God and us, and God in us. Don’t miss out as we begin our seasonal messages of the first advent.
Sabbath Worship Service | "Merry Mary"
December 9, 2023 • Pastor Jonathan Henderson
This holiday season is all about how the Father who “so loved, that He gave His only Son.” But what about the mother? The woman who is “blessed of all women” is barely a footnote in her own story. Yes, I said it. The story of the Chosen One cannot be told without the chosen woman. Even in the gospel of Matthew, the genealogy of Joseph doesn’t include one decedent of Mary’s, who is actually the only human who shares DNA with Jesus. Luke, in his gospel account, attempts to correct this oversight by highlighting this extraordinary woman, even including a song she penned to commemorate her being called to be the vessel to birth the Christ. This Sabbath we will dissect the DNA of the “blessed” mother of Jesus, to learn how we too can live more merry (blessed) lives.
Sabbath Worship Service | "Jesus' Wonder Years"
December 30, 2023 • Pastor Jonathan Henderson
Ever wonder what Jesus’ life was like from the manger until his baptism? The Bible gives us 30 seconds of it and it’s probably not the most flattering 30 seconds. From scripture alone, how can we know how Jesus lived His life? Was He a likable kid, or just a “know it all” in the classroom? If we believe Jesus main mission to Earth was to minister to people and die for them (which took approximately three years), why spend roughly 30 years that is seemingly not worth documenting? This Sabbath we unpack a couple of verses that shed light on “The Wonder Years” of Jesus, to see what can inspire us heading into a new year of possibilities and resolutions.