Grab Their Attention
“No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good. A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is. After all, you find out the strength of the German army by fighting against it, not by giving in. You find out the strength of …
Jesus’ Family Tree
An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 3:23-38
Grab Their Attention
Where did you come from? No, I’m not asking what part of the city you currently live in and drove from this morning. Nor am I asking about the town you grew up in or moved from. I’m thinking more about your ancestry. Who were your parents, and who were their parents? Where were your ancestors during …
The Baptism of Christ
An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 3:15-22
The Text
15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you …
Preparing to Meet the King
An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 3:1-14
The Text
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the …
Jesus is the Perfect Teenager
An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 2:41-52
Grab Their Attention
Meet the perfect teenager. This radiant creature glides into the kitchen at precisely at 6 AM fresh from the shower, already dressed, and smelling like a bar of soap. Rather than asking, “What’s there to eat,” he greets you with a cheery, “Good morning, Mom,” before whipping up an avocado toast… for you! Chores? Done …
LET HIM WHO IS THIRSY COME:
An Invitation to Leave this World Behind
Revelation
Revelation 22
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Revelation 22:6-21. Our text can be found on page 1041. These are the words of God:
6 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon …
A NEW HEAVEN & A NEW EARTH
The Consummation of All Things
Revelation
Revelation 21
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Revelation 21. Our text can be found on page 1041. These are the words of God:
21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, …
BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS:
The Now & Future Reign of Christ
Revelation
Revelation 20
THE TEXT:
20 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the pit, and shut it and …
FALLEN IS BABYLON:
Christ Conquers
Revelation
Revelation 17-19
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Revelation 17-19, but for our reading we will begin in 18:1 and conclude in 19:3. Our text can be found on page 1038. These are the words of God:
18 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. 2 And he called out with …
IT IS WHAT THEY DESERVE:
Total Judgment Comes to Earth
Revelation: Every Eye Will See Him
Revelation 16
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Revelation 16. Our text can be found on page 1036. These are the words of God:
Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.”
2 So the first …
