Christmas is often a time of stress, frustration, even guilt. This year with pandemic and unrest, conflict and uncertainty all around us, that lack of peace has only been amplified. Yet Jesus Christ first came into this world to take our guilt away and give us peace! Today we celebrate the peace that comes through the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We celebrate the miracle that The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us (John 1:14). Find real peace in Christ!

The Bible reading for this message is Micah 5:2-5a.

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This message is Part 2 in the Christmas series: The Greatest Gift.

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Giving and receiving gifts at Christmas is special. There is no doubt about it. Children especially enjoy the excitement of asking for gifts, then waiting for gifts, then finally, opening their gifts. Yet even adults find a special joy in exchanging gifts at Christmas.

On Christmas Eve, we heard and sang of the greatest gift ever given. While that is a rather bold claim, it is true. You see, that gift—God’s gift—is found in a “poor, lowly stable, with the oxen standing by.” That gift was given to you, for you to give you hope. Through God's Word, we understand why God’s gift is the greatest gift ever given, and we look forward to seeing that gift in heaven where God’s “praise will sound” for all eternity!

The Bible reading for this message is Luke 2:10-14.

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This message is Part 1 in the Christmas series: The Greatest Gift.

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During Advent, the Lord solved mystery after mystery for us. He revealed clues and presented us with gifts through his prophet Isaiah. He painted for us the full picture of the coming Christ, but there is one more mystery to be solved—the Mysterious King. A thousand years before the birth of Christ, the Lord in his grace made a promise to King David of a coming King from his family line who would reign for all eternity and rule over a kingdom that would never end. Yet that King and that kingdom are unlike any other. That King comes in humility to save humanity. That King rules not with sword or scepter, but with the saving message of salvation and peace with God. That King is our King—Jesus Christ.

The Bible reading for this message is 2 Samuel 7:8-16.

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This message is Part 4 in the Advent series A Christmas Mystery.

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Can we really be sure? Sometimes when you look back on accounts of historical events or you listen to someone recount how something happened, you might wonder if it really happened that way. Sometimes memories are foggy or accounts are missing key details. Sometimes what is recounted can almost seem too good to be true. Do we sometimes feel that way about God’s promises? God promises peace and freedom, comfort and forgiveness and life. Will he really come through? Is this good news or news that’s too good to be true? If God promises good news, will he come through? Thankfully, our God keeps his promises and this solution to this “Good News Mystery” is revealed in Jesus.

The Bible reading for this message is Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11.

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This message is Part 3 in the Advent series A Christmas Mystery.

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One of the greatest mysteries for God’s Old Testament people was two-fold: When will God prepare the way for the Messiah? How will God prepare the way for the Messiah? Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord revealed to his people that a messenger would be preparing the way in the wilderness calling God’s people to repent, to “prepare the way” for the coming King. In essence, that messenger would come to “prepare the way” for Christ through the hearts of God’s people. God would solve that mystery in his own time, in his own way through the coming of his strange messenger—John the Baptizer. We rejoice that God prepared the way for Christ’s first coming, just as he promised, and we know that the Lord prepares us for his return.

The Bible reading for this message is Isaiah 40:1-11.

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This message is Part 2 in the Advent series A Christmas Mystery.

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Why would God send a Savior to rescue a world filled with sinners who prefer to disobey him and even hate him? Why would God send a Savior to rescue a world full of people that daily fail him and deserve his holy judgment? Why would God send a Savior to rescue us? We know our own sins far too well. We know our guilt, and yet the Lord formulated a perfect plan to save us from our sins and bring us into his family. Ponder the mystery of God’s gracious plan today. Revel in the promises he has kept and look forward to another mystery—God’s plan to come again in glory to take us to be with him in heaven forever.

The Bible reading for this message is Isaiah 64:1-9.

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This message is Part 1 in the Advent series A Christmas Mystery.

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A message on Matthew 25:31-46 preached at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL on November 21-22, 2020.

Jesus has ransomed us with his life. He has paid the price for our sins. He now gives us a tremendous responsibility until he returns. He entrusts our lives back to us that we might live for him. So what will you do with that responsibility? Will you see your life as a daily living sacrifice of thanksgiving for God’s mercy? Or will you bury the opportunity that Christ is giving you? God does not expect us to go through religious motions or self-righteous effort. Rather God wants us to live lives of love for him and for our neighbor, whomever that might be. We understand that he is our gracious Master, and we are his beloved servants graciously entrusted with a life of faithful service to him. As Christ gives us opportunity and strength, we faithfully put to use in God’s service what he has entrusted to us until he returns.

The Bible reading for this message is Matthew 25:14-30.

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This message is Part 3 in the series Ready for the End.

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A message on Matthew 25:1-13 preached at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL on November 7-8, 2020.

What awaits saints weary from the struggles of cross and temptation? Jesus fills our hearts with hope and strength. He calls us blessed even in the face of suffering and persecution and mourning in our lives. Jesus can make such bold statements of blessing because he knows the eternity of his grace that awaits his faithful people in heaven. Like reading the last chapter of a book, Jesus takes the mystery out of a life filled with sorrow by showing us the end, the outcome of life lived trusting in God’s strength. Heaven is ours. All the weak children of God can rejoice and be glad because Christ has made his blessed saints!

The Bible reading for this message is Matthew 5:1-12.

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This message is Part 1 in the series Ready for the End.

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Remember your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!