Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRLpLS0cDM Program Transcript Note: With this sermon we enter the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning of Advent … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1)" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46-55; Rom. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-28 Sermon by Sheila Graham from Luke chapter 1, and 2 Samuel chapter 7 Jesus, a Promise Fulfilled Introduction As we come to the close of our celebration of Advent and look forward to Christmas Day tomorrow, we continue to look back and also … Continue reading "Sermon for December 24, 2017 (Advent 4)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 61:1-4, 8:11; Ps. 126 1 Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Ps. 126 and John 1:6-8, 19-28 Baptism, Jesus and Joy Introduction We are in the midst of the Advent-Christmas season when, more than any other time of the year, joy is in the air—the joy we read … Continue reading "Sermon for December 17, 2017 (Advent 3)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 40:1-11; Ps. 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Pet. 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 2 Pet. 3:1-15a (drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and David Wheaton in The New Bible Commentary) Gospel-centered diligence Introduction Today on the second Sunday of Advent, our focus continues to be the … Continue reading "Sermon for December 10, 2017 (Advent 2)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 64:1-9; Ps. 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Cor. 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 Sermon by Michelle Fleming from 1 Cor. 1:3-9 Expectant Waiting Introduction Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given … Continue reading "Sermon for December 3, 2017 (Advent 1)" Read the article
