James 

1: 26-27

Joy, Confession, and Faith

Luke 1:39-45

1. Christ’s presence produces joy

2. Christ’s identity produces confession

3. Christ’s promise produces faith

James

1:19-25

The Birth of Jesus Foretold

Luke 1: 26-38

1 .The virgin birth is essential to the Christian faith

2. Mary’s favor is based on the person of Jesus, not Mary

3. God is at work and able

James

1: 13-18

The Announcement of John

Luke 1:5-25

1. It is a privilege to serve the Almighty

2. The world wasn’t/isn’t ready for Jesus

3. Don’t doubt the Almighty

Certainty in Christianity

Luke 1:1-4

1. Luke’s Gospel is an orderly and historical account

2. While the appeal is broad, it is for those who love Christ

3. Luke’s Gospel is written so you may have certainty

James 1: 2-12

James 1:1

Philippians

4: 10-23