Raintree Community Church

Dec 26, 2022

Text: John 1:1-9

The Identity of Jesus Unveiled (John 1:1-5)

• Jesus is God's living, active, and final Word in demonstrating who He is in both creating us and saving us.
• Jesus is the true Light coming into the world, piercing the darkness.

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Dec 18, 2022

Text: Matthew 2:1-12

The Wise Men Desired to Seek and Worship the Messiah

• While we do not know much about the wise men’s identity, we do know about their intention to know and adore Christ.
• The journey and gifts of the wise men convey theological and prophetic significance (Psalm 72:10-11; Isaiah 60:3-6).

Herod the...

Dec 4, 2022

Text:  Matthew 1:18-25  

The Miracle of Jesus’ Birth (Matthew 1:18)

• The nature of the incarnation: Jesus is fully God and fully man.
• This is central to the Christian faith!

• Mary’s pregnancy proved to be a test of Joseph’s faith.

Nov 27, 2022

Text:  Matthew 1:1-17

Jesus’ Lineage Covers God’s Promises to Abraham and David (Matthew 1:1)

• God’s promise to Abraham: “In you, all the families of the earth will be blessed.” (Gen. 12:1-3)
• God’s promise to David: “Your throne will be established forever.” (2 Sam 7:8-16)
• This genealogy underscores...

Nov 21, 2022

Text: Mark 13:1-13

Be Prepared for the Certainty of God’s Judgment (Mark 13:1-2)    

• Jesus predicts the fall of Jerusalem, which would take place in 70 A.D.
• Jesus specifically mentions the destruction of the temple as the judgment of God.

Be Discerning and Hopeful During Difficult Circumstances (Mark...