Blessings and Woes
Disciples of Jesus are blessed in this life–not just heaven–despite physical suffering and persecution.
Gone Fishing
Sermon: Gone Fishing
Text: Luke 5:1-11
Focus: Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.
Function: That with clean consciences they would gladly tell the Good News to others.
Giving Up Your Only Son
Imagine that all you ever wanted was a baby–and that, when God finally answered your prayer, you gave him up? What could motivate somebody to do such a thing? What motivated GOD to do that for you?
The Joy of the Word
God speaks to us a Word of Law that convicts us of our sins and a Word of Gospel that gives us joyful forgiveness in Jesus’ name.
Do Whatever He Tells You
Sermon: “Do Whatever He Says”
Text: John 2:1-11
Focus: Jesus is God’s Son revealed in human flesh.
Function: That they would persist in prayer.
Praying with Jesus
Sermon: Praying with Jesus
Text: Luke 3:15-22
Focus: Jesus prays for us.
Function: That they would pray about their life decisions, big and small.
Arise and Shine
Sermon: Arise and Shine!
Text: Isaiah 60:1-6
Focus: The light of Christ brings salvation for all people.
Function: That they would let the light of Christ shine in their lives and neighborhood.
Looking for the Consolation of Israel
Waiting is difficult, but the best things in life are worth the wait.
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.
Unto Us
Sermon: Unto Us
Texts: Luke 2:11; Isaiah 9:6
Focus: Jesus was born for all people.
Function: That they would believe in the miraculous gift of God’s Son.