Speaker Pastor Matthew Ude 
Christ is Always Eager To Do the Father’s Will
Monday January 13, 2020 Text: Luke 2:41-52 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 2:41-52
In this text we see Jesus as the perfect human. He is what we ought to be: eager to learn the word of God, and de-lighting in the will of the Father. We have so badly failed to be and do what we should. But Christ has taken our place. He is the perfect human, so that we don’t have to be.
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Christ Enters His Temple with Gifts
Monday January 6, 2020 Text: Luke 2:22-40 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:22-40
Peace - Light – Revelation
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When the Lights are Gone the Savior Remains
Tuesday December 31, 2019 Text: Luke 2:8-20 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:8-20
The Word - The Signs - The Child
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The Lord has visited His People
Tuesday December 24, 2019 Text: Luke 1:67-80 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:67-80
What has the Lord done? He has visited, redeemed and raised up His people. Why has the Lord done this? Because of His promise and because of His mercy. What is the result of this? We are free to serve the Lord without fear.
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His Mighty Works Cause Us To Sing
Monday December 16, 2019 Text: Luke 1:46-56 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:46-56
Mary brags about what God has done not about herself. He gives His blessings, we receive what we do not deserve. He works His salvation among those who repent.
Read MoreReceive the Gifts of the Lord
Tuesday December 10, 2019 Text: Luke 1:26-38 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:26-38
Rejoice – Ponder – Accept We rejoice that we are counted worthy to receive His gifts. We ponder every aspect of this Child. We accept whatever comes from Him.
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If God Cleanses Our Hearts We Shall Be Clean
Monday December 2, 2019 Text: Luke 1:1-17 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:1-17
Zacharias and Elizabeth are called righteous only by God’s grace. God is hidden from us because of our sin but revealed by His grace. God sends His word to make ready a people prepared for Christ.
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Giving Thanks To The Lord
Friday November 29, 2019 Text: Leviticus 23:10-11,15-16,33-36 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Thanksgiving Passages: Leviticus 23:10-11,15-16,33-36
for what is to come for the law of God for the land that is and will be
Read MoreA Father Is Gentle
Tuesday November 19, 2019 Text: 2 corinthians 4:6-10 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: 2 corinthians 4:6-10
The glory of a warrior is his strength. The glory of a father is his gentleness. The glory of our Heavenly Father is seen in how he holds us fragile vessels in His strength. His strength is gentle enough to mold us without breaking us.
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What Is A Father? A Father Is Patient
Monday November 11, 2019 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Luke 18:1-8
Our Father is patient. He is patient with us and therefore we can be confident when we come before Him in prayer. He is patient with others and therefore does not destroy them. His longsuffering patience should not discourage our prayers but strengthen them.
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