Dec. 29, 2024 TEXT: Luke 2:22-52 I. Why he was waiting (vv. 25-27) A. Because he was a godly man (v. 25a) B. Because he was a faithful man of God (v. 25b) C. Because he knew the promise of God about Messiah (v. 26) D. Because he was yielded to the Spirit of God…
Dec. 22, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: Mary & Her Mother I. Mary was brought up to faithfully honor God (vv. 26-38) A. She honored God by maintaining sexual purity (vv. 26-27) B. She honored God by listening to His messenger (vv. 28-33) C. She honored God by obeying His Word (vv. 34-38) 1. She…
The Christ of Christmas Dec. 15, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Isaiah 7:14 I. God made us to be with Him (Genesis 1:26-31) A. God made us in His image to relate to Him (v. 26-27) B. God made us in His likeness to commune with Him (v. 26) C. God made us…
Dec. 8, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:1-25 I. God verbally gave His Word to those who recorded it (vv. 1-11a) A. God’s Word helps us with genuine faith (vv. 1-4) 1. The truth of God we should believe (v. 1; II Timothy 3:16-17) 2. The truth of God from eyewitnesses (v. 2; I John 1:1-4) 3.…