Sermons Archives: December 2024

The Biggest Story: Wise Men, Smart Move- December 28/29

Posted on Dec 29, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: Wise Men, Smart Move The Story of Happy Magi and Unhappy Herod Matthew 2 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! PSALM 150:6 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R2SPefwd1E" align="center"][vc_column_text]1. How long did God say his promised King would rule? What people do we see come worship the King of the Jews in today’s story? What does this show us about God’s promise that all nations would worship Israel’s King? Takeaway: The wise men show that God is keeping his promise that all nations will worship Israel’s King. 2. How did the wise men know a king had been born? Who controls the stars? Who did the wise men tell? What did Herod want to do to Jesus? How did God protect Jesus? Herod might have thought he was in control, but who controls all things? Takeaway: From stars to kings, God controls all things. 3. What did the wise men come to do? Why? What should Herod and the people of Jerusalem have done when they learned the promised King had been born? Why? What should we do? Why? Takeaway: Jesus deserves our worship. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: A New Baby and a New Beginning- December 22

Posted on Dec 22, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: A New Baby and a New Beginning The Story of the Birth of Jesus Matthew 1 She [Mary] will bear a son, and you [Joseph] shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. MATTHEW 1:21 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFcJu_Pz5B0" align="center"][vc_column_text]1. What’s the name of the first book in the Bible? How does the Gospel of Matthew begin? By beginning the story of Jesus’s birth with a genealogy (which is from the same Greek word as genesis), what do you think Matthew is trying to say about the birth of Jesus? Takeaway: The birth of Jesus gives a new beginning to the world God created. 2. Who were some of the people named in Jesus’s family tree (or “genealogy”)? Did those people always follow God perfectly? If they were sinners, and Jesus came from their family, how could he be born without sin? Takeaway: Jesus is fully human—but without sin. 3. What was Joseph told to name Jesus? Why? How can we be saved from our sin? Takeaway: Jesus was born to save his people from their sin. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: The Girl Who Wouldn’t Go Away- December 14/15

Posted on Dec 16, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: The Girl Who Wouldn't Go Away The Story of Ruth Ruth 1-4 Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer! RUTH 4:14 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE9bxlOw6gg" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.What promise did God make to Abraham about all the nations of the world? Who are the people in this story who were not originally part of God’s family? Why did God welcome them into his family? Takeaway: God welcomes people from all the nations to be part of his people. 2. How do we know Ruth made the Lord her God? In what ways should we be like Ruth? Takeaway: Like Ruth, we should make the Lord our God. 3. How did Boaz redeem, or save, Ruth and Naomi from their bitter life? How is Jesus a better redeemer? Takeaway: King Jesus is a redeemer better than Boaz. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: Samson’s Strength- December 7/8

Posted on Dec 8, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: Samson's Strength The Story of a Flawed Hero Judges 13-16 O Lord God, please . . . strengthen me. JUDGES 16:28 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy05gqJwczU" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.What amazing things was Samson able to do with God’s strength? Why did Samson lose his strength? When did he get it back and how? Where should we find our strength? Takeaway: It is foolish to rely on our own strength—our true strength is in the Lord. 2. What evil things did the Philistines do to Samson? How did God judge them for all the evil things they did? Takeaway: God gives strength to defeat his enemies. 3. Who are some of your heroes who love Jesus? What are they like? Are any of them perfect? Who is the one perfect superhero who saves us from our sins? Takeaway: Jesus is the only superhero who can save us from our sins. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: The Fight of Gideon and the Flight of Midian- Nov. 30th/Dec. 1st

Posted on Dec 1, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: The Fight of Gideon and the Flight of Midian The Story of a Mighty Warrior Judges 6-7 But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for the people of Israel, who saved them. JUDGES 3:9 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ds0H4lBNw" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.Why were the Israelites afraid of the Midianites? Who did the Israelites turn to for help? How did God answer their call for help? Takeaway: God is with us; the weak become strong when they call on God. 2. What was Judge Gideon doing when God asked him to lead his army? What did God do to Gideon’s big army before the battle? Why do you think God chose a weak judge and a small army to win his battle? Takeaway: God loves to show his strength by using weak people to win his battles. 3. What were some fears that Gideon had? When God asked Gideon to battle the Midianites, how did Gideon gain the courage he needed to obey? Takeaway: Be brave and ask God to give you courage to do what he asks. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]