Philippians 2:1–5 (ESV) [1] So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, [2] complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. [3] Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit,…
Colossians 1:17–23 (ESV) [17] And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. [18] And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. [19] For in him all the fullness of God was pleased…
Introduction Galatians 4:4-7 [4] But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, [5] to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. [6] And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son…
The Victory and Joy of Advent – Romans 8:1–4 Nick Esch, Cornerstone Reformed Church, 12/3/2023 Introduction Today marks the first Sunday of the Advent season. But, I wonder what comes to mind when you think of Advent. The word literally means arrival. So we refer to this time of year as the season of Advent…
Hebrews 12:1-3 (ESV) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the…
John 17:9-13 (ESV) 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I…