Series: Christmas

Sermon Date: December 26, 2021

Luke 2:21-38
²¹ On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

²² When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord ²³ (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), ²⁴ and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”

²⁵ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon (hearkening or listening), who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. ²⁶ It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ²⁷ Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, ²⁸ Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

²⁹ “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. ³⁰ For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”

³³ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. ³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, ³⁵ so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

³⁶ There was also a prophet, Anna, (grace or favor) the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, ³⁷ and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. ³⁸ Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

Sermon Date: December 25, 2021

Luke 2:17-18
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

2 Corinthians 9:12-15
¹² This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ¹³ Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. ¹⁴ And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. ¹⁵ Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

Sermon Date: December 24, 2021

Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good, a strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.

Luke 2:9-11
⁹ An angel of the Lord appeared to them (Shepherds), and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Sermon Date: January 3, 2021

Being a “grace-place” is being different from the world but being willing to share the Jesus kind of love and compassion for all people.

Have a Blessed and Happy New Year!!!

Sermon Date: December 27, 2020

We have great hope and great expectations for 2021 as a year for God to guide us into the gospel witness to reveal the treasure of heaven, Christ Jesus. May we finish 2020 in the love of God praying for others and sharing Jesus in the many ways we are gifted and the talents God has given us.

Sermon Date: December 25, 2020
Christmas Day

Comparing our broken world today with COVID-19 and other issues to Charles Dickens book, “A Christmas Carol” we use scripture promises from the “Spirit of Christmas Past”; Old Testament writings, and the “Spirit of Christmas Present” in the New Testament story of the birth of Jesus and how the church is to relate to one another, and the “Spirit of Christmas Future” in the epistle writings of the New Testament that point us to a future with God in heaven.

Sermon Date: December 24, 2020
Christmas Eve

Keys unlock things so that what is needed to perform or function is released. God provided a hope chest of promise throughout the Old Testament. That hope chest was opened in the New Testament Christmas story of the birth of our Saviour.

As you a child of God have the gospel key may you use it to unlock the treasure of Jesus into another person’s life.