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Tag Archives: Luke 1
John the Baptist
Why did John baptize? We are familiar with Christian baptism but John’s ministry began before Christ’s. There was no Old Testament baptism but washing something in water to make it clean is a pretty ancient concept. Let’s talk about how … Continue reading
The Faith of Joseph and Mary
We light the Bethlehem candle on the second Sunday of Advent and think about the faith it took Joseph and Mary to make the journey to Bethlehem.
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The Holy Spirit Speaks
The Song of Mary, also known as the Magnificat, and Zechariah’s prophecy regarding the ministry of John the Baptist are both found in Luke 1. Let’s spend some time in these passages on this Christmas Eve meditating on what God … Continue reading
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Advent: Faith
The Bethlehem candle represents faith. Faith is belief in action.
Elizabeth and Mary, a Mother’s Day Sermon
You don’t have to choose between honoring mothers on Mother’s Day and sharing the Gospel. Any message can and should begin with scripture and present the Gospel no matter happens in between. Elizabeth and Mary are not just characters in … Continue reading
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A Real Team Player
Jesus never works alone. From before his birth, through his earthly ministry, the establishment of the New Testament church and beyond Jesus has always been a real team player.
The True Meaning of Incarnation
Christmas is more than the celebration of a baby’s birth. The Son of God became like us so that we could become the children of God. The long road to the cross at Calvary begins in Bethlehem.
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Bethlehem Faith
Bethlehem Faith is today’s sermon as we mark the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Click the play button below or the three dots at right to download the audio file. Two notes: 1) Last week I may have said that Elizabeth … Continue reading
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More Than Belief
On the Second Sunday of Advent we light the Bethlehem Candle and think about the kind of faith Mary and Joseph had to follow God despite their circumstances.
Elizabeth and Mary: A Mother’s Day Sermon
Perhaps an unusual text for Mother’s Day but we will do the same thing we do every week, and that’s read God’s Word and let it speak to us. Elizabeth and Mary are two characters that play a pivotal role … Continue reading
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