Jesus Stands with Sinners
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.
The Boy Jesus
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.
What Child Is This?
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.
Behold, the King: The King Is Born
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.
No Thank You
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.”
Behold, the King: King of Kings
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.
Not a Reed
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.
Behold, the King: A King Like David
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.
How to Repent
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.
Behold, the King: Not a King Like the Nations’
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.