“Wait Upon the Lord with Gratitude” – Luke 1:67-79 1. Introduction: A Sign for Zechariah? Our Gospel reading for this service is a song that Zechariah sang after the birth of his son, John the Baptist. Let’s just review… the angel Gabriel came to Zechariah while he was serving...
Advent 3 – December 12, 2021
“Wait Upon the Lord with Rejoicing” – Luke 1:39-45 1. Me… Not so happy Four years ago, I spent three months being not so happy. Do you know why? My wife – my best friend – left me. Oh, she didn’t leave me permanently, but she did go far,...
Advent 2 – December 5, 2021
“Wait Upon the Lord with Hope” – Psalm 130:5-6 Introduction – Watchmen Listen to these words from Psalm 130:5-6: “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen...
Advent 1 – November 28, 2021
“Wait Upon the Lord with Faith” – Matthew 1:1-25 Introduction: Trees Can you tell me about some trees – some names of trees, and how trees are different – coniferous / deciduous. (Show pictures.) Look at this tree (in the sanctuary). What kind of tree is it? Oh, be...
Last Sunday of the Church Year – November 21, 2021
“The Basics” – Jude 20-25 1. Jude: An unfamiliar New Testament book Last Sunday I started by explaining that there are parts of the Old Testament that are quite unfamiliar to us. Today, we have to make that same admission about the book of Jude in the New Testament....