In Those Days: To the City of David
Sermon: In Those Days: To the City of David
Text: Luke 2:4-5; Micah 5:2-4
Focus: Jesus journeyed from heaven to earth to be born in Bethlehem as our Savior.
Repentance Means Change
Sermon: Repentance Means Change
Text: Luke 3:1-14
Focus: God forgives those who repent of their sins.
Function: That they would live changed lives as a sense of repentance.
In Those Days: A Decree Went Out
Sermon: In Those Days: A Decree Went Out
Text: Luke 2:1-3
Focus: Jesus’ birth took place in real history in the geo-political context of Roman Empire.
Function: That they would pray for and obey their leaders.
Facing Advent
Sermon: Facing Advent
Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Focus: When Christ returns in glory on the Last Day, we will see him face to face.
Function: That they would live in holiness and joyful expectation of Christ’s Second Advent.
Let the Watch Begin: Keep Awake!
Let The Watch Begin: Keep Awake! Mark 13:32-37
1.The Christian Life Is A Life of Watchful Anticipation, Mark 13:32-33
A. Jesus will appear like a flash of lightning, Matt. 24:27
B. He will come in a time that is deceptively normal, Luke 17:26-27
C. And It will be a time when you least expect it. I Thess. 5:2
II. The Christian Life Is A Life of Watchful Assurance, Mark 13:37
Thanksgiving Smells Good to God
Thanksgiving Smells Good To God! Genesis 8:20-9:3
I. Don’t Forget The Lord Your God, Deuteronomy 8:11-14, Psalm 103:1-3
2.But Remember God;s Blessings, Deuteronomy 8:18
Wonderful Stones
Sermon: “What Wonderful Stones!”
Text: Mark 13:1-2
Focus: We are God’s Temple now.
Function: That they would see the Church as a living, growing entity—not just a building.
The Widow’s Might (Reprise)
Sermon: The Widow’s Might (Reprise)
Text: Mark 12:38-44
Focus: God gives us everything we need.
Function: That they would joyfully give back to God through tithes and offerings to the Church.
Blessed Are the Persecuted
Sermon: Blessed Are the Persecuted (Rejoice and Be Glad!)
Text: Matthew 5:10-12
Focus: God will bless and reward those persecuted for the name of Jesus.
Function: That they would persevere in faith and prayer for the persecuted Church.
Hospital for Sinners
Sermon: Hospital for Sinners
Text: Matthew 11:12-19; Romans 3:28
Focus: The church is a community for sinners to be forgiven.
Function: That they would extend to others the same grace given them.