Sermons on Luke
Dec. 29: Simeon & Anna’s Worship
After years of waiting, Simeon and Anna see that Jesus is the embodiment of God’s consolation and redemption. Their example reminds us that God always keeps his promises.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 42: 5-9
Psalm 96: 7-13
Luke 2: …
Dec. 24: The Shepherds’ Worship
Alex points out how when an obvious prize is on offer, things that had our interest before, suddenly seem of less concern.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 12: 1-6
Psalm 96: 1-2, 10
Luke 2: 8-20…
Dec. 15: Zechariah’s Worship
We’ve seen there is nothing we can do to earn God’s love, but are there things we can do to block it? (No!).
Readings from this service:
Micah 7: 18-20
Psalm 132 14-19
Luke 1: 67-80…
Dec. 8: Mary’s Worship
Mary’s Song reminds us of a liberating truth: what the Sovereign God does with our lives is vastly more significant than what we do with our lives.
Readings from this service:
1 Samuel 2: 1-10
Psalm 126: 1-6
Luke 1: …
Dec. 1: John’s Worship
Once again we see God initiates grace and people respond in worship. But this week, we also see that when we worship we experience intimacy, communion, and joy.
Readings from this service:
Micah 5: 2-4
Advent Canticle: The First Song …
Dec. 24: Zechariah’s Song (10am Advent 4 Service)
Zechariah shows us how freedom and healing make us fit to serve.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 40: 1-11
Psalm 111: 4-9
Luke 1: 57-80
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Dec. 17: Hannah & Mary
Before Jesus was even born, his mother Mary understood that His coming would invert the order of the World and offer new hope for sinners and sufferers.
Readings from this service:
1 Samuel 2: 1-10
Psalm 34: 1-8
Luke 1: …
Dec. 10: Mary & Elizabeth
Mary, Elizabeth, and John teach us that God’s decision to show up in our lives and save us is entirely an act of grace.
Readings from this service:
Daniel 7: 13-14
Psalm 132: 11-12
Luke 1: 26-45…
Dec. 3: Zechariah
Zechariah’s story shows how human fickleness can’t spoil God’s sovereign purpose to shatter hopelessness and replace it with joy.
Readings from this service:
Malachi 4: 1-6
Psalm 80: 1-3
Luke 1: 5-25…
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
Usually when we receive a gift, we open it and then use it. But sometimes, with the gifts of God, we keep them quiet.
Why do we do that? And how can a rubber chicken help us to apply the …
