We are in the second sermon of our Advent series on Jesus’ three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Last week, we discussed that Jesus is the Prophet of Prophets. In other words, He is the greatest of Prophets because He reveals to us God’s perfect Word. The Father called out at Jesus’ transfiguration: “This isContinue reading “Jesus: The Priest of Priests“
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Jesus: The King of Kings
We are in an Advent sermon series in which we are discussing Jesus’ three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Two weeks ago, we discussed that Jesus is the Prophet of Prophets. He is the greatest of Prophets because He perfectly reveals to us God’s Word. Last week, we discussed the role of Jesus as PriestContinue reading “Jesus: The King of Kings“
Jesus: The Prophet of Prophets
Introduction Thanksgiving is over and now it is time for Christmas. It is remarkable that the day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. Black Friday can be a very good day as long as you are wise. For far too many people, Black Friday is the day when they spend money they don’t have onContinue reading “Jesus: The Prophet of Prophets “
Advent: Jesus is Love
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: Jesus is Love The year 2020 is coming to an end. We do not know what 2021 will bring, but we do know that there are only 11 more days of 2020. To what shall we compare 2020? How can we speak of this year? 2020 isContinue reading “Advent: Jesus is Love”
Advent: Jesus Gives Us Joy
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: Jesus Gives Us Joy In the TV show Mad Men, advertising executive Don Draper said the secret to advertising is happiness. While I have never watched an episode of this show, I believe he’s on to something. Advertisers know that we want happiness, but what is happiness?Continue reading “Advent: Jesus Gives Us Joy”
Advent: Jesus Gives Us Peace
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: Jesus Gives Us Peace Fear, worry, and anxiety are signs of spiritual depression. Martyn Lloyd-Jones described spiritual depression as “a heaviness of the soul, an unhappiness that touches the deepest parts of one’s soul.” It is how the Psalmist wrote: “Why are you in despair, O myContinue reading “Advent: Jesus Gives Us Peace”
Advent: Jesus Gives Us Hope
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: Jesus Gives Us Hope 2020 has been a very trying year. These are just a few things we have witnessed this year: Australian wildfires. President Trump is impeached and acquitted. Prince Harry quit the Royal Family. Assassination of Qassem Soleimani. Covid-19. Black Lives Matter protests and riots.Continue reading “Advent: Jesus Gives Us Hope”
The Second Sunday of Advent: The Son of the Most High! (Luke 1:26-45)
It is the Second Sunday of Advent and today we shall remember when “the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth to a virgin [whose] name was Mary” (Luke 1:26-27). The angel told her good news! His Name is Jesus Have you ever wondered why the angel told MaryContinue reading “The Second Sunday of Advent: The Son of the Most High! (Luke 1:26-45)”
The First Sunday of Advent: Stay Awake! (Mark 13:33-37)
The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means arrival/coming. Even though it starts near the end of our calendar year, it is the start of the Christian calendar year. When we observe Advent, we celebrate the birth (arrival) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is a time to retell theContinue reading “The First Sunday of Advent: Stay Awake! (Mark 13:33-37)”
Advent: The Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)
Written within a year of his conversion, Charles Wesley penned my favorite Christmas Hymn “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. The song begins with the story of the angels proclaiming Christ’s birth to the shepherds in Luke 2, then Wesley filled the song with the reasons the angels sang out in joy. One of my favoriteContinue reading “Advent: The Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)”
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