Monthly Archives: December 2013

A Very Messy Salvation

Posted on December 31, 2013 by tmrichmond3

HEBREWS 2:10-18 10It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by tmrichmond3

This is the Christmas Eve sermon, given during the Service of Lessons and Carols, at First Presbyterian Church in Medford, Oregon, on December 24, 2013.  What is the true meaning of Christmas? I put that on in some online communities … Continue reading →

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Bearing Christ in our own lives.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by tmrichmond3

FIRST READING ISAIAH 7:10-16 10Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the … Continue reading →

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