Joy from the Brink
Zephaniah lived in the 7th century B.C. and yet foresaw the coming of Christ and the end of the world. How do you find joy when you’re on the brink of destruction and devastation?
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.