Sunday, December 28, 2014 a.m. Service

Luke 2:40-52
Dr. Ted O. Padgett

Introduction:  This is the story of how Jesus grew from a baby. Remember, the Bible teaches that we are a three-room house; we have three parts! We need a balanced growth process to be all God intends us to be.  Today, Jesus' life will be our example for growth.

I-    Be happy in your soul: v. 52
          Key:  "...in wisdom..."
II-   Be healthy in your stature: v. 52
          Key:  "...in stature..."
III-  Be holy in your spirit:  v. 52
          Key:  "...in favor with God..."

Sunday, December 21, 2014 a.m. Service

Luke 2:1-18
Dr. Ted O. Padgett

Introduction:  The "Reason for the Season" is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ! God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. This is the real meaning of Christmas.

I-     The Record of Jesus' Birth: vs 1-7
II-    The Reason for Jesus' Birth:  vs 8-12
III-   The Reactions to Jesus' birth:  vs 13-18

Sunday, December 14, 2014 a.m. Service

Matthew 2:1-12
Dr. Ted O. Padgett

Introduction:  Jesus is the reason for the Season! One of the best ways to understand the birth of Jesus Christ and the real meaning of Christmas is to study those who came to the advent of His birth. Today, we take a look at the wisemen.

I-    Wisemen will seek Jesus:  vs. 1-2
          Key:  "...His Spiritual Mystery..."
II-  Wisemen will see Jesus:  vs. 3-9
          Key:  "...His Sovereign Majesty..."
III- Wisemen will serve Jesus:  vs. 10-12
          Key:  :...His Saving Ministry..."

Sunday, December 7, 2014 a.m. Service

John 3:16
Dr. Ted O. Padgett

Introduction:  This verse, (John 3:16), is inexhaustible because it is about the love of God! This is the great verse of the Holy Bible that fully explains God's love.

I-    God's Love is for Everyone
          Key:  ..."God gave His Son to the world"...
II-   God's Love was Exhibited
          Key:  ..."God gave His Son for the world"...
III-  God' Love is Eternal
          Key:  ..."God gave His Son into the world"...