God Deserves My Best - Psalm 101

From the series "Heartblog." - Psalm 101 - Wed, December 29, 2010. It’s almost 2011. It’s time for a new start on a clean slate. But where should we start and how do we do it? David wrote Psalm 101 as he began a new venture in his life as well. The key is standing for God and standing against sin. Don’t compromise. Give God your best in 2011 – He deserves it.

Middle School Jesus - Luke 2:39-52

A topical teaching from the book of Luke - Sunday December 26, 2010. The main images we have in our American minds is of Jesus with flowing robes and sandals, teaching, healing, and being crucified. Before all of that happened though, He spent 30 years growing and preparing. Whatever age you are, be ready for God’s calling and be obsessed with obeying it.

From: God, To: You - Matthew 1:18-25

A topical teaching from the book of Matthew - Friday December 24, 2010.

The 7lb 8oz Savior of the World - Luke 2:21-38

A topical teaching from the book of Luke - Sunday December 19, 2010. The average weight of a newborn baby is 7lbs 8oz. Although we don’t know Jesus’ actual birth weight, we do know He began life in a very below-average way. He wasn’t just another baby though. In addition to the birth of a baby, our hope of salvation was born! There’s reason to celebrate!

Submission to Authority is ...To Be Continued - 1 Peter 2:13-17

From the series "To Be Continued." - 1 Peter 2:13-17 - Sun, December 12, 2010. “Submission” is a buzz-word. We were born not wanting to submit! However, as Christians, not only are we commanded to submit, but it’s to our benefit. As we submit to authority, we take away the enemy’s opportunity to bad-mouth us. So be honest. Be submissive. Be a servant…and watch God move!

God is Where I Hide - Psalm 91

From the series "Heartblog." - Psalm 91 - Wed, December 8, 2010. When times get rough, where do you turn? Anger? Drinking? Lust? ______________ (you can fill in your own)… Those never provide real shelter and protection from pain – they cause more pain. God is the place to run. He never leaves. He is the ultimate hiding spot through every circumstance.

Honorable Conduct is ...To Be Continued - 1 Peter 2:11-12

From the series "To Be Continued." - 1 Peter 2:11-12 - Sun, December 5, 2010. Restaurants and corporations go to great lengths to make their food look good for the packaging and the menus. They want to entice you to purchase. As a Christian, you’re in the advertising business as well. Your life of obedience should be so enticing to those in the world that they can’t resist Jesus.

Spiritual Privileges Are ...To Be Continued (part 2) - 1 Peter 2:9-10

From the series "To Be Continued." - 1 Peter 2:9-10 - Sun, November 28, 2010. Think of the most valuable thing you own. How do you treat it? Do you protect it? Would you allow just anyone to use and abuse it? You are God’s most valuable possession – He didn’t even spare His own Son to purchase you! Since He values you so highly, soak it in, then share it with the world!

God Answers Prayer - Psalm 86

From the series "Heartblog." - Psalm 86 - Wed, December 1, 2010. We grow up making wishes when we blow out candles or throw money into a fountain. Some people pray like how they make a wish – hoping that possibly, by some small chance, God may hear and answer. Base your prayers on God’s attributes and faithfulness, so you can pray with confidence!