Sermon Notes

This morning we will light another candle as we prepare for the coming of Christmas Day.  It is the CANDLE OF LOVE.  In relation to Jesus’ birth, it represents the…
Last week, we lit the Advent Candle of Hope.  This week we will light the Candle of Peace representing the Prince of Peace,[1] Jesus Christ.   When the angels visited those…
Today is a very special day because it’s the first day of the Advent Season.  Each of the next three Sundays of Advent moves us closer to celebrating the true…

THANK GOD FOR EVERYTHING

November 23, 2025
This Thursday, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. We will we praise the LORD and give Him thanks for all the many things He has done for us.  It is not unusual…

PURSUING THE TRUTH OF GOD

November 16, 2025
People are searching for the truth these days, but seem so clueless about where to look.  This reminds me of a story about a pastor who had dinner with a…
Well, if we can say anything about last week’s elections here in Virginia, it is good to have all the hate-filled political ads off the TV, radio and social media. …
In the fall, during rainy years, farmers feel the pain of losing some of their crops.  You may have seen this happen when the lowlands are too wet along the…

THE FAITH OF ENOCH

October 26, 2025
We are continuing in Hebrews 11 as we flesh out the biblical understanding of what our FAITH is all about.  This morning we’ll consider another Old Testament figure whose life…

THE FAITH OF ABEL

October 12, 2025
Today, we are continuing our examination of what Christian faith entails.  Last Sunday, we started with a review of an excellent definition of faith provided in Chapter 11 of the…

YOUR FAITH WILL HEAL YOU

October 5, 2025
When Jesus healed people, He often told them, “Your faith has healed you.” For example, this is what He told the woman with the blood malady when He healed her.…

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