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She Gave Birth to Her Firstborn Son
Our texts for December 7 are Luke 1:1-4; Luke 1:39-45; Luke 1:46-56; Luke 2:1-7. We considered Luke’s competence as an historian. Then we contemplated Elizabeth’s pronouncements of blessedness and Mary’s responding song. Then we thought about two saviors, the imposter Caesar Augustus and Jesus Christ our true Savior. Jesus fulfilled Micah’s Messianic prophecy. Jesus died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, was buried, and was raised again from the dead in accordance with the Scriptures. Only the true God-man could have done this for us.
Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at 143 “She Gave Birth to Her Firstborn Son”, Luke 2:1-7.
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You Shall Call His Name Jesus
Our text for November 30 is Luke 1:5-25, 26-38. Gabriel announced miraculous births to Zechariah and to Mary. These two announcements provided the foundation for the Gospel of Luke. Both John and Jesus contributed to the history of salvation. John, however, needed that salvation just as we do. But Jesus provided that salvation.
Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at 142 “You Shall Call His Name Jesus”, Luke 1:26-38.
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Be Quick to Hear
Our text for November 23 is James 1:19-21. James tells us to be quick to hear, to be slow to speak, and to be slow to anger. If we get angry we will produce ungodliness. That is the opposite of what we want to produce. So James also tells us to put away all sin (all filthiness and rampant wickedness). And James tells us to receive the implanted word with meekness. Paul tells us the same kind of things. These commands are for believers. Some will say we can’t control our anger. But James is telling us that believers can control their anger. Paul tells us that the fruit of the Spirit should be exhibited in the lives of believers. In the same letter he also tells us to walk by the Spirit and to keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26). The implanted word is crucial to this endeavor. God the Father has saved us (James 1:18); He will continue the good work in us that He began.
Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at 141 “Be Quick to Hear”, James 1:19-21.
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The Birth of Christ in Luke
God willing, we will begin a four sermon series on The Birth of Christ in Luke on Sunday November 30, 2025. Then on December 28 we will resume the series in James (Let Steadfastness Have Its Full Effect).
Tentatively, we will consider:
- Nov 30 Luke 1:26-38 The Annunciation
- Dec 07 Luke 2:01-07 The Birth
- Dec 14 Luke 2:08-20 The Shepherds
- Dec 21 Luke 2:21-38 The Temple
We also plan to sing four Advent/Christmas/Epiphany hymns each Sunday.
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The Father Brought Us Forth
Our text for November 16 is James 1:16-18. We should take James seriously when he says “Do not be deceived” (v16). This command is not just a rhetorical flourish. James is giving us an important admonition to help us “let steadfastness have its full effect” (v4). Then in v17 James gives us a specific area of doctrine where believers can be deceived. Everything God does is good; every good gift comes from Him; God never changes so we do not need to be concerned about Him giving us bad gifts. Then in v18 James tells us about being born again. We conclude by looking at how we are born again: by the Word of Truth.
Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at 140 “The Father Brought Us Forth”, James 1:16-18.
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