Sermon: The Epiphany of the Lamb (John 1:29-42)

John 1:29 (ESV) The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!  John 1:30 (ESV) This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’  John 1:31 (ESV) I… Continue reading Sermon: The Epiphany of the Lamb (John 1:29-42)

Sermon: Christ Revealed To All Nations (Matthew 2:1-12)

Matthew 2:1 (ESV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,  Matthew 2:2 (ESV) saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to… Continue reading Sermon: Christ Revealed To All Nations (Matthew 2:1-12)

Sermon: In My Father’s House (Luke 2:41-52)

Luke 2:41 (ESV) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.  Luke 2:42 (ESV) And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.  Luke 2:43 (ESV) And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents… Continue reading Sermon: In My Father’s House (Luke 2:41-52)

Sermon: From Forsaken to Delighted (Isaiah 61:10-62:5)

Isaiah 61:10 (ESV) I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with… Continue reading Sermon: From Forsaken to Delighted (Isaiah 61:10-62:5)

Sermon: The Word Became Flesh: Christmas 2025 (John 1:1-18)

John 1:1 (ESV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  John 1:2 (ESV) He was in the beginning with God.  John 1:3 (ESV) All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.  John 1:4 (ESV) In him… Continue reading Sermon: The Word Became Flesh: Christmas 2025 (John 1:1-18)

Sermon: The Light Has Dawned: Christmas Eve 2025 (Isaiah 9:1-7)

Isaiah 9:1 (ESV) But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.… Continue reading Sermon: The Light Has Dawned: Christmas Eve 2025 (Isaiah 9:1-7)

Sermon: Immanuel: Love Draws Near (Isaiah 7:10-17)

Isaiah 7:10 (ESV) Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz:  Isaiah 7:11 (ESV) “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.”  Isaiah 7:12 (ESV) But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.”  Isaiah 7:13 (ESV) And he… Continue reading Sermon: Immanuel: Love Draws Near (Isaiah 7:10-17)

Sermon: The Highway to Holiness (Isaiah 35:1-10)

Isaiah 35:1 (ESV) The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; Isaiah 35:2 (ESV) it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of… Continue reading Sermon: The Highway to Holiness (Isaiah 35:1-10)

Sermon: The Voice Still Cries: Repent! (Matthew 3:1-12)

Matthew 3:1 (ESV) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,  Matthew 3:2 (ESV) “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”  Matthew 3:3 (ESV) For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare… Continue reading Sermon: The Voice Still Cries: Repent! (Matthew 3:1-12)

Sermon: Drop the Nets (Matthew 4:18-22)

Matthew 4:18 (ESV) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.  Matthew 4:19 (ESV) And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  Matthew 4:20 (ESV) Immediately… Continue reading Sermon: Drop the Nets (Matthew 4:18-22)