2 Thessalonians 1

Jesus is born. 

Jesus' family moves to Egypt, then to Galilee. 

Jesus' way is paved by John the baptist. 

Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36 The second time in Jesus’ life when the Father speaks over Him. Jesus was approaching the time when His death and resurrection would be near. The transfiguration was a unique moment in Jesus time on earth that gives us a glimpse into the b ... Show More

This week Fr. Michael unpacks a theme he sees in the post-Pascha Sunday readings around people saying yes to Jesus immediately vs qualifying the yes or asking follow-up questions before saying yes. He talks about the reasons why we might not say yes right away, and how our human ... Show More

Matthew 25:1-13, These verses teaches us about 5 people who were ready, and 5 people who were not at the coming of the bridegroom. Of course, this is a picture of the return of Jesus. Are you ready? Looking at Matthew 24, we see where Jesus tells us what is going to come at the e ... Show More

We cannot celebrate an empty cross until we know there's an empty tomb. Death, shame, guilt and condemnation have been buried with Christ, and a new life has been given to all those who believe in him. The cross reveals that God loves us, and the resurrection reveals that he want ... Show More

Christmas proves how Jesus is Messiah — a King, and Promise-Fulfiller — for all the nations, not just Israel. 

Man-centered worldliness will ultimately be overcome by God-centered worship. God is faithful and true. Christ is the Messianic warrior. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. Let’s revere, rejoice, and be ready for his coming. In this message on Revelation 19, Pastor David P ... Show More