Holden Evening Prayer – Worship Service for Advent Midweek 1
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Sermon: No Thank You
Text: Isaiah 7:1-17; Matthew 1:18-25
Focus: God keeps his promises, which he does not make lightly.
Function: That they would believe in the promise of Immanuel, “God with us.”
Sermon: King of Kings
Texts: Daniel 2:31-45; Revelation 19:11-16; John 18:33-37
Focus: Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Function: That they would look forward with anticipation to Judgment Day, when Christ’s kingdom will come in all its glory.
Sermon: Not a Reed
Text: Matthew 11:2-15
Focus: Jesus reassures by his Word that the kingdom of God is coming.
Function: That they would not be discouraged in a fallen, broken world full of persecution.
Sermon: A King Like David
Texts: 2 Samuel 7:1-17; Psalm 2; Acts 13:20-23; Mark 12:35-37
Focus: Jesus Christ is the King after God’s own heart.
Function: That they would believe in the divine and Davidic kingship of Christ.
Sermon: How to Repent
Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Focus: God calls us to repent of our sins.
Function: That they would turn from their sin and turn to Christ for mercy and grace.
Sermon: Not a King Like the Nations’
Texts: 1 Samuel 8:1-18; Psalm 146; Romans 13:1-7; Luke 22:24-30
Focus: Jesus Christ is the humble king of mercy.
Function: That they would not seek their own power or glory.
Sermon: Let’s Go to God’s House!
Text: Psalm 122
Focus: God gives us gifts in worship.
Function: That they would joyfully worship and invite others to come.
Sermon: Blessed by Belief
Text: Luke 1:39-56
Focus: God blesses us through his Word.
Function: That they would believe God’s Word about Christ and be blessed.
Sermon: The Voice in Prison
Text: Luke 7:18-28
Focus: Christ will return one day to judge the nations and renew the world.
Function: That they would wait for Christ’s return with hope.