Sermons from December 2019
The Wise Men Meeting Jesus
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-18; Outline: 1.) Seeing Jesus with spiritual eyes; 2.) Worshiping Jesus with reverence; 3.) Honoring Jesus with gifts
God’s Rich Goodness
Scripture Reading: Romans 2:1-11; Outline: 1.) The evidence of this goodness; 2.) The despising of this goodness; 3.) The purpose of this goodness
Elisabeth: A Mother in Israel
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:34-66; Outline: 1.) She believes the Word of the Lord; 2.) She is filled with the Holy Ghost; 3.) She is filled with joy and praise; 4.) She is an encourager of faith; 5.) She is humble
Mary’s Messianic Faith
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-56; Outline: 1.) Its test; 2.) Its marks
The Bride’s Post-Communion Experience
Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 5; Outline: 1.) Her honest confession; 2.) Her moved affections; 3.) Her varied meetings
Behold Your Shepherd-King!
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11; Outline: 1.) His joyful announcement; 2.) His powerful rule; 3.) His infinite tenderness
Comfort in the Coming Christ
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40; Outline: 1.) A comforting Christ; 2.) A coming Christ; 3.) A constant Christ
The Safeguard of Memory
Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 16:1-14; Outline: 1.) Remember past miseries; 2.) Remember present mercies
The Advent Lord: Son of God, Son of Man!
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18; Outline: 1.) To take our nature (John 1:14a); 2.) To be the seed of David (Rom. 1:3); 3.) To be like us, sin excepted (Heb. 4:15b); 4.) To be our ransoming Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5-6); 5.) To be our redeeming Lord (1 Peter 1:18-19)
The Gospel Illumines Darkness
Scripture Reading: Acts 19:1-20; Outline: 1.) The darkness of ignorance; 2.) The darknesss of disease; 3.) The darkness of evil