Advent – First Baptist Scott City, MO

Advent: The Son (Luke 3)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: The Son (Luke 3) It’s Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of my favorite Christmas hymns is “What Child is This?” It begins: “What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greetContinue reading “Advent: The Son (Luke 3)”

Advent: O Holy Child of Bethlehem (Ruth 4)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: O Holy Child of Bethlehem (Ruth 4) Sermon begins at the 37 minute mark. Last week we left with a “To Be Continued” and now we resume with a resolute Boaz ready to settle the matter of redemption. Previously, Naomi told Ruth, “Wait, my daughter, until youContinue reading “Advent: O Holy Child of Bethlehem (Ruth 4)”

Advent: Waiting for Rest (Ruth 3)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: Waiting for Rest (Ruth 3) We continue our study of Ruth and we wait with great expectation the day of Christ’s birth. Naomi’s Plan for Rest Naomi cared greatly for Ruth and desired that she find rest (a secure position) for her with a husband and family.Continue reading “Advent: Waiting for Rest (Ruth 3)”

Advent: The Hopes & Fears of all the Years (Ruth 2)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: The Hopes & Fears of All the Years (Ruth 2) When we left Naomi at the end of chapter 1, she felt empty and believed that the Almighty was against her (1:21). If someone would have counseled her that there is still hope, she would have responded,Continue reading “Advent: The Hopes & Fears of all the Years (Ruth 2)”

Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 1)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 1) O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting lightThe hopes and fears of all the years are met in theeContinue reading “Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 1)”

Jesus: The Priest of Priests

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“

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”