Sermon Intro: In the history of the church, this hymn has been called Benedictus after the old Latin translation of the opening word of verse 68 “Blessed.” “Blessed” wonderfully expresses how we, too, like Zechariah, bless the Lord with songs of...

Sermon Intro: In the history of the church, this hymn has been called Benedictus after the old Latin translation of the opening word of verse 68 “Blessed.” “Blessed” wonderfully expresses how we, too, like Zechariah, bless the Lord with songs of...

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For hundreds of years, the land of Israel had been enduring a kind of perpetual spiritual winter. Many of the signs of God’s favor were no longer evident. David’s great throne and kingdom were only things of distant memory. The voices...

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For hundreds of years, the land of Israel had been enduring a kind of perpetual spiritual winter. Many of the signs of God’s favor were no longer evident. David’s great throne and kingdom were only things of distant memory. The voices...

Sermon Intro: In this passage, Paul continues to describe the new life in Christ. This new life changes everything for believers, transforming us from self-oriented patterns of sin to Christ-focused patterns of unity. Paul describes these patterns in...

Sermon Intro: In this passage, Paul continues to describe the new life in Christ. This new life changes everything for believers, transforming us from self-oriented patterns of sin to Christ-focused patterns of unity. Paul describes these patterns in...

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Out of his great concern for our souls, Paul marks out the path of life and fulness for us--the way of righteousness and holiness. How many, even of those who profess faith in Christ, believe that a life of holiness must inevitably lead...

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Out of his great concern for our souls, Paul marks out the path of life and fulness for us--the way of righteousness and holiness. How many, even of those who profess faith in Christ, believe that a life of holiness must inevitably lead...

Title: Gifted by Christ to ServeText: Ephesians 4.7-16

Intro: Paul established that there is only one body, one faith, and one family of God. But our unity shouldn’t be misunderstood as a kind of colorless, monotonous uniformity! Each Christian is...

Title: Gifted by Christ to ServeText: Ephesians 4.7-16

Intro: Paul established that there is only one body, one faith, and one family of God. But our unity shouldn’t be misunderstood as a kind of colorless, monotonous uniformity! Each Christian is...