Sermon 12.24.24 – Signs
The Word this Christmas 2024
The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Eve: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Day: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-20 The wait is almost over. Our salvation is drawing near. Nonetheless, can we see any sign of it? The voices are still crying out of the rubble but have become …
Sermon 12.15.24 – A Very Short Story About What Repentance May Look Like
The Word this Sunday – 12.15.24
3rd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 On this third Sunday of Advent, it is hard to imagine John the Baptist being gentle when he calls some of those who came to him seeking the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins “brood of vipers.” Nonetheless, some transformation for …
Sermon 12.08.24 – God’s Project Remains the Same
The Word this Sunday – 12.08.24
2nd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 In this second Sunday of Advent, Luke brings us the voice of John, son of Zechariah, crying out from the wilderness in a time when the people struggled under abusive, neglecting, and self-serving rulers and leaders, proclaimed life anew brought about by the …
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