15-1224 Sermon for Christmas Eve

Scripture:  Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-37, 2:1-18

Story: The birth story of Jesus.

Theme:  Matthew and Luke make promises about what Jesus will accomplish. None of them would have come true if Jesus hadn't grown up.


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15-1220 Sermon on Luke 1

Scripture:  Luke 1:5-20

Story: The birth of John foretold.

Theme:  The miracle that Zechariah experiences gives him, and others, hope that God will perform a greater miracle.


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15-1213 Sermon on Ezra 1 and 3

Scripture:  Ezra 1:1-4 & 3:1-5, 10-13

Story: God's people lay the foundation of the Temple.

Theme:  As the Jews begin to rebuild their lives in Jerusalem, they discover that sorrow can reveal the true source of joy.


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15-1206 Sermon on Isaiah 40

Scripture:  Isaiah 40:1-11

Story: A message of hope for God's people in exile.

Theme:  The exiles discover that nothing can prevent God from being faithful to God's promises.


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