Sermon: Nothing but Christ Crucified
Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20
Focus: The Christian preacher must give people Jesus crucified and risen for them.
Function: That they would believe in the crucified and risen Lord Jesus.
Sermon: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Text: Luke 2:22-40
Focus: God drew near to us in the flesh of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Function: That they would shine the light of Christ in Castle Rock.
Sermon: The “Other” Lord’s Prayer
Text: Luke 10:1-9; Titus 1:1-9
Focus: Jesus instructs us to pray for pastors.
Function: That they would pray for their pastor and ask God to send more pastors.
Sermon: Stop Killing Our Kids
Text: Isaiah 49:1-7
Focus: Human life is sacred from womb to tomb, evidenced by Jesus’ call from conception.
Function: That they would speak out against the culture of death in America.
Sermon: Jesus Stands with Sinners
Texts: Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-11
Focus: Christ stands with sinners at his Baptism—and on the cross.
Function: That they would marvel at the astounding miracle of Christ’s baptism.
Sermon: The Boy Jesus
Text: Luke 2:40-52
Focus: Jesus submitted to his earthly parents even though he is the Son of God.
Function: That they would honor their fathers, mothers, and other authorities.
Sermon: What Child Is This? (Who Is Jesus?)
Texts: John 1:1-14; Hebrews 1:1-6
Focus: God became a human being to save us from our sins.
Function: That they would believe and receive God’s gift of Jesus and so be saved.
Sermon: The King Is Born!
Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20
Focus: The King of kings was born to die for us.
Function: That they would believe and trust in the miracle of Christ’s birth.
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.