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Luke 1:57-80 In an earlier Sermon, we saw how the angel Gabriel had prophesied to Zacharias that he and Elisabeth would have a son in their old age, and that they were to name their son John. But long before Gabriel ever appeared to Zacharias, John’s birth was prophesied in the Old Testament by the prophet…

Have you ever received exciting news but you couldn’t tell no one? I hate it when someone comes up to me and says, “I’m going to tell you something but you can tell no one.” I’m not talking about pertaining to my job. As a Pastor people tell me stuff all the time that I can’t tell anyone about. I keep…

We spent 5 weeks talking about doing nothing. The basic idea is this: God is the one in charge, who has the plan, who knows when and how to fix things. The logical conclusion: there will be (many) times when I want God to act, but he has not decided to act yet. The right thing to do then is “nothing.”…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

Good Morning. Turn with me to Luke chapter 1. Today I want us to look at “The Unfolding Plan of God’s Redemption.” This is the title of our message today. God was getting ready to show His people His redemptive purposes through several ways. Over the next several weeks we are going to learn about 2 births…

Luke 1:57-80 Scene 1: Imagine that you are Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. God had made you unable to speak for nine months. Because you hadn’t believed him when he told you that he was about to perform a miracle. In this miracle God is going to give you a son. The son that you thought you…

Song of Salvation Last week we looked at the first song in the Gospel of Luke. Remember Mary was with Elizabeth who she had just found out was pregnant. She made the 80 mile Journey to Z and E’s home and then E. prophesied about the Lord being in Mary’s Womb. Mary then composed a Song that Praised the…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

A detailed account A detailed account after a personal investigation for application (1:1-5) A detailed account foretelling of the forerunner (1:6-25) A detailed account of forthcoming birth of Jesus (1:26-38) A detailed account of a song of praise from a joyful mothers (1:39-55) I believe you will see…

The reality is that everything that God does in our live’s is good and something we do not deserve. God is always at work around us. He is working in our lives; pursuing us because he loves us. Listen to this quote from our High SchoolExperiencing God study... “When we are passionate about a goal, we…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

Matthew 28:1-10 Greatest plot twist of all times! The resurrection is the greatest plot twist of all time... Plot twist is when you are thinking it’s going to go one way but then it goes another Michael Jr. says humor is just a plot twist....get you thinking one thing and then it goes another 2 guys…

Introduction My friends, God has been working to secure salvation for the world since before the foundation of the universe. He has been divinely orchestrating all of the events that led to Christ’s incarnation on this earth. Sometimes, we miss the fact that God is working in the micro as well as the…

In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord. But they had no children…

Introduction This morning we are continuing in our series of the 4 evangelists and there view of the Christmas Story. We have looked at Matthew, Mark and this morning we will take a look at the Doctor’s view of the story. As I said at the beginning of the series, Luke is all about Details, Details, Details.…

Christmas Eve 2022 Hope Has a Name I promised you guys that I wasn’t going to take up too much of your time tonight, but God has really placed in on my heart to share a message with you. We are going to begin the message by reading Isaiah 9:1-7 . Hear the Word of the Lord 1 Nevertheless, the gloom of…

If someone were unable to speak for 9 months, and could finally speak, what would they say? You and I could try to imagine this. 9 months of inability to speak would be, for many people, almost like pure torture. If we suddenly became unable to speak, at first we may think of the inability to speak about…

John I s Born The Arch angel Gabriel 9 months ago came to Zechariah in the temple you will have a son you will name him John Names are given by the Father as showing sovereignty over his children God named this boy showing sovereignty God has a special purpose for this child Zechariah had a problem believing…

Great Mercy This morning we have already lit the first advent candle, the candle of hope, and as this was being done, you heard some scriptures that tied into that theme. Something to keep in mind each advent season is that the candles are not simply to get us excited about Christmas. They are not only…

Thanksgiving has come and gone and there are now 28 days until Christmas. As we anticipate the Christmas holiday, I worked up a sermon series I am calling Journey to Bethlehem. Over the next few weeks, we are going to walk through the timeline of the New Testament leading up to the birth of Jesus on…

Zechariah’s Journey Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. Zechariah was a RIGHTEOUS…

Introduction Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and…

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