Introduction This evening - looking at Mary So much bad news at present The birth narratives - Luke 1-3, Matthew 1-2 bring praise, hope and joy A Saviour has been…
Introduction Romans 1:16 The message first to the Jew Prophecies are being fulfilled - Isaiah, Psalm 72:11 Thinking of the wise men Not an easy thing It would have taken…
Introduction Church attendance is declining Where is the next generation? There are encouraging signs The Church of Jesus Christ can never decrease - an absolute truth Those who are saved…
Introduction Reading Isaiah 9:6-7 Example of Christmas Eve Truce during the First World War - a fragile peace For men to be at peace with men - there must be…
Introduction 400 years of silence A first breaking in - God sends an angels to speak to Zacharias, who does not believe A second breaking in - to Mary who…
Introduction Key Text - "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be…
Introduction Beginning a new series for Christmas Looking at the Christmas story (in the morning) Looking from the different gospels The 2021 Census - 37% of the UK declare themselves…
Introduction Looking at Isaiah 9:6 (The names of Jesus) The Context Setting it in context The days are dark, cold and wet - maybe miserable Christmas time is a time…