In the Beginning
Sermon: In the Beginning
Text: John 1:1-14
Focus: Jesus is the eternal Word made flesh.
Function: That they would marvel at the miracle of the Incarnation.
Sermons tagged with ‘incarnation’
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Testing the Spirits
Sermon: Testing the Spirits
Text: 1 John 4:1-11
Focus: The Incarnate Word saves us from our sins and false teaching.
Function: That they would “test the spirits” to discern whether preaching and teaching are true.
The Incarnate Christ Is Also the Risen Lord Jesus
The Incarnate Christ Is Also the Risen Lord Jesus.
A Son Superior to Angels
Sermon: A Son Superior to Angels
Texts: Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
Focus Statement: Jesus is more important than Christmas angels.
Function Statement: That they would rejoice in God’s presence with them by his Son.
Bad Girls Begat Jesus: Mary
Sermon: Bad Girls Begat Jesus: Mary
Texts: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38
Focus Statement: Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary to save us from our sins.
Function Statement: That they would rejoice at the wonderful news of the Savior born to die.
Christmas Day: Wrapped in Flesh
Sermon: Wrapped in Flesh
Text: John 1:1-18
Focus: God sent his Son wrapped in human flesh to redeem and exalt our humanity.
Function: That they would believe and receive God’s wonderful Christmas gift by faith.
Bad Blood?
Sermon: Bad Blood?
Text: Matthew 1:1-17
Focus: Jesus’ genealogy shows that God includes all kinds of scoundrels in his family.
Function: That they would rejoice in the Good News of God’s forgiveness for them.
The Word and the Wonder: God’s Word for Joseph
Sermon: The Word and the Wonder: God’s Word for Joseph
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Focus: Jesus forgives his people’s sins.
Function: That they would rejoice in God’s gift of grace born at Christmas.
God’s Word for Mary
Sermon: The Word and the Wonder: God’s Word for Mary
Text: Luke 1:26-38
Focus: Nothing is impossible for God.
Function: That they would dream big and pray big because God can do all things.
God’s One of a Kind Son
Sermon: God’s One of a Kind Son
Text: John 1:1-18; Psalm 2
Focus: Jesus is the Son of God who became flesh and dwelt among us.
Function: That they would believe in his name and so become children of God.