“Ponder… with Mary” – Luke 2:19 Introduction: From self-centered to philanthropist Many of you, I’m sure, will remember the classic 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell. On February 1, self-centered and sour TV meteorologist Phil Connors, along with news producer Rita and a cameraman, travel from...

“Praise… with Elizabeth” – Luke 1:39-45 Introduction: A long, dark hallway “Daddy?” A little child touched his father’s forehead. The dad opened his eyes, fixed on the digital clock by his bed. It read 1:45. That would be a.m. “Yeah, son.” “I need to go to the bathroom.” “Fine, Pal....

“Prepare… with John” – Luke 3:1-16 1.Unprepared for bullies Nadin Khoury was thirteen years old, five foot two and weighed – soaking wet – one-hundred pounds. Nadin and his family escaped war-torn Liberia. Once in America, his family settled in Philadelphia. In 2011, Nadin Khoury was a new kid in...

“Pray… with Zechariah” – Luke 1:5-25 Introduction: Family Life In the first year of their marriage, when his wife became sick with a fever, her husband insisted, “I’m taking you to the hospital for a complete checkup.” What a caring and compassionate man! In the second year of their marriage,...