Author Archives: Pastor Darvin
Prepare Him a Place
John 12:2 (ESV) So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. At our Christmas Party today following worship service, remember to prepare a place for Jesus–in your heart. — Pastor Darvin
Christ’s Birth Makes Our Re-Birth Possible
John 1:12-13 (NLT2) 12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. A man can accept what Christ has … Continue reading
Christmas is a Time of Believing
Mark 1:15 (ESV) 15 [Jesus said to His audience in the 1st century:] “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” He says the same thing today in the 21st. — Pastor Darvin
Glad Tidings of Great Joy
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV) Be joyful always. Christmas reminds us that, despite our doubts and fears, we have a Savior–Christ, the Lord. And when you begin to realize all of the implications of that simple, yet powerful, reality, then you cannot help but to be OVERWHELMINGLY JOYOUS ALL OF THE … Continue reading
A Christmas to Remember
Psalm 105:5 (NIV) Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He pronounced. This Christmas, remember God’s wonders, and most especially, the wonders of His love in sending His Son. — Pastor Darvin
Build a Good Temple; leave room for Christ
Ephesians 2:21-22 (NIV) 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Today, there are so many things that … Continue reading
Let it be Christmas–all of the time
Luke 2:12 (NIV) “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you… yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your … Continue reading
Whiter than snow
Psalm 51:7 (NIV) Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. The Scarlet Blood of Jesus washes us Whiter than Snow. — Pastor Darvin
Are you ready for Christmas?
Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Are you willing to stoop down and consider the needs and desires of little children; to remember the weaknesses and … Continue reading
He Came and He is Coming Again
Mark 14:61-62 (NIV) 61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One … Continue reading