While we’ve been social distancing for the past several months, churches will soon be open to the public again. This sermon opener is a quirky take on current events. It is humorous and light. You can use this opener to begin your services and remind everyone of how unique it has been. Set the tone for the service, but more importantly, recall everyone on the benefit of being the Church.
2020 has been a tough year. We've seen better days and long for them once again. People are scared, mad, and exhausted from it all. They are ready to move on. But, there is hope. As Christians, we are called to share that Hope: the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ!
Two thousand years ago, a baby was born… a light to the world… the promised Messiah. This Christmas, though these dark times are very similar, we can still rejoice in celebrating the same Christ-child. Jesus is still enough to bring us hope, faith, joy and peace. This Christmas mini-movie is a fantastic addition to your church gathering or teaching on the Nativity.
This Christmas will be different, but the reality of Immanuel can mean something far greater as a result. God is not distant or far away. He is with us.
Father, we recognize all the wasted hours we have spent chasing worthless wisdom. Yet You are still here to hear our confession. Your pour out Your grace and mercy and guide us to a better way. Hear our prayer... Help us trust in You and You alone, that you will provide us everything we need.
Using dramatic images of a lava flow, the text of Psalm 139 urges the viewer to contemplate the brevity of life and our responsibility to our holy God.
No matter how much you know about scriptures and the Bible, we all have questions about major topics in life. Politics, racism, death, divorce, homosexuality, sexual identity, family, money, war, end times, you name it.
During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us all how to pray by using the Lord’s Prayer. Prayer is the foundation of our spiritual lives. Without prayer, our relationship to God is meaningless. But many of us struggle with prayer.
As Christians, we constantly battle with the urge to sin. Why is that? Because sin feels good! It’s easier to live a sinful life than a life for Christ. This has been ingrained in us since the garden. But while that life may be “easier”, scripture makes it clear that living a life of sin leads to death and and separation from God.
How strong is your faith? Is it strong enough to move mountains? God calls us to fully rely on Him. To trust God in all that we do and all that we go through. Life throws some serious curveballs. Are we able to keep our eyes on God in every situation? Is nothing impossible when it comes to God?
