Great Expectations - Luke 24:13-35

Luke 24:13-35

Great Expectations

I. Human Expectations Lead to Sadness

II. Scripture’s Promises Renew Joy and Hope

Jesus’ March to the Cross - Matthew 21:1-17 - Palm Sunday

Matthew 21:1-17

Jesus’ March to the Cross

I. In Like a Lamb

II. Out Like a Lion

Jesus Brings Blind Justice - John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39

John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39

Jesus Brings Blind Justice

I. Which Blinds Those Who See

II. But Grants Sight to the Blind

The Paradox of Lent: Joy in Suffering - Romans 5:1-11

Romans 5:1-11

The Paradox of Lent: Joy in Suffering

I. Jesus’ Suffering Produces Peace

II. Our Suffering Produces Hope

Great Faith is All About. . . - Genesis 12:1-8

Genesis 12:1-8

Great Faith Is All About...

I. God’s Great Promises to Us

II. The Great Things God Does Through Us

The Transfiguration Teaches About the Bible - 2 Peter 1:16-21

2 Peter 1:16-21

The Transfiguration Teaches About the Bible

I. It’s Based on Eyewitness Testimony

II. It Deserves Our Full Attention

III. It is Fully Inspired by the Holy Spirit

Your Christian Identity - 1 Peter 2:9-12

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Your Christian Identity

I. Know It

II. Live It

You Are Unconventionally Blessed - Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12
You Are Unconventionally Blessed

I. Blessed in Relation to God

II. Blessed in Relation to Others

Look, the Lamb of God! - John 1:29-41

John 1:29-41

Look, the Lamb of God!

I. Know Him

II. Follow Him

III. Lead Others to Him

The Child-King Continues to Reign! - Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon Text: Matthew 2:13-18

The Child-King Continues to Reign!

I. Crushing All Who Oppose Him

II. Gathering His Children to Reign with Him

The Word Becomes Flesh - John 1:14 - Christmas Day

The Word Becomes Flesh

Sermon Text: John 1:14

Christmas Day Sermon

Christmas Eve Service

The sermon format was preached in a series of six lessons from six different scripture texts:

First Lesson: Our Dire Predicament - Genesis 3:8-19

Second Lesson: Rescue Promised - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Third Lesson: An Unexpected Plan - Micah 5:2-4

Fourth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Mary - Luke 1:26-38

Fifth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25

Sixth Lesson: Christmas: God’s Plan in Action - John 3:16-18

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait - James 5:7-11

James 5:7-11

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

I. With Perspective

II. With Patience

III. With Perseverance

Where Is The Hope In This Holiday? - Romans 15:4-13

Romans 15:4-13

Where Is the Hope in This Holiday?

I. Recognize the Source of Hopelessness

II. Rejoice in the Source of Endless Hope

We Can't Handle the Truth - Luke 12:32-40

Luke 12:32-40

We Can’t Handle the Truth

I. The Hard Truth

II. The Wonderful Truth

Last Words on Last Things - Luke 21:5-28

Luke 21:5-28
Last Words on Last Things

I. It Will Get Worse

II. It Is Necessary

III. It Will Get Better

Jesus Has Set Us Free! - John 8:31-36 - Reformation Sermon

John 8:31-36

Jesus Has Set Us Free!

I. Free from Slavery

II. Free for Sonship

Inheriting Eternal Life - Luke 18:18-27

Luke 18:18-27

Inheriting Eternal Life

I. What Is Impossible for People

II. Is Possible for God

Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart - Luke 18:1-8

Luke 18:1-8

Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart

I. In Spite of the Apparent Response

II. Because of the Character of Your God

The Poll Results Are In - Luke 17:11-19

Luke 17:11-19

The Poll Results Are In

I. The Majority Can Be Right

II. The Majority Can Be Wrong