Opening Sentences - Isaiah 40:1; 40:3-5

First Lesson - God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent's head. - Genesis 3:8-15

Second Lesson - God promises faithful Abraham that in his seed the nations of the earth shall be blessed. - Genesis 22:13-18

Third Lesson - Christ's Birth and Kingdom Are Foretold by Isaiah. - Isaiah 7:14; 9:2; 9:6-7

Fourth Lesson - The Prophet Micah Foretells the Glory of Bethlehem. - Micah 5:2-5a

Fifth Lesson - The angel Gabriel salutes the virgin Mary. - Luke 1:26-38

Sixth Lesson - The Evangelist Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. - Luke 2:1-7

Seventh Lesson - The Shepherds go the the Manger. - Luke 2:8-20

Eighth Lesson - The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. - Matthew 2:1-12

Ninth Lesson - The Apostle John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation. - John 1:1-14

Message - "A True Christmas Congregation"

A Message: LOVE: Love Came Down at Christmas

from the Bible: Luke 1:56-2:7

on: December 24, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

A great love shown

- v. 58

A promised love performed

- v. 72

A tender love visiting

- v. 78

A Message: JOY: Joy in Community with Christ

from the Bible: Luke 1:39-58

on: December 17, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

Facing the joy

- vs. 39-43

Fulfillments of the Lord’s promise are reasons for joy

- vs. 44-45

Foundations of joy

- vs. 46-56

A Message: PEACE:Christ’s Peace Is Powerful

from the Bible: Luke 1:26-38

on: December 10, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

God’s favor will trouble you before it brings you peace

- vs. 26-30

Christ’s peace established through Christ’s kingdom

- vs. 31-33

- Acts 10:36 and 43

Find peace through submission to God’s Word

- vs. 34-38

A Message: HOPE: Hope Is There For the Believing

from the Bible: Luke 1-25 (p. 902)

on: December 3, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.

Introduction

Hope defined certainly - vs. 1-4

Hope declared through God’s Word - v. 5-17

Hope divides because of unbelief and faith - vs. 18-25

A Message: Prayer and Proclamation with Perseverance

from the Bible: Ephesians 6:18-20

on: November 26, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

Pray to Put on the Armor of God

-v. 18a

Pray for All the Saints,Persevering and Watchful

- v. 18b

Pray for Ambassadors of Christ Who Will Speak Boldly

-vs. 19-20

A

from the Bible: Ephesians 6:10-13 on:

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

An armor of God and of Christ is sufficient for the saints

Willing to wage spiritual warfare (TRUTH),

Wearing what’s necessary (RIGHTEOUSNESS),

Walking into spiritual warfare (GOSPEL OF PEACE)

vs. 14, 15

Warding off the wicked one (FAITH),

Watch-care over what we believe (SALVATION),

Wielding the sword of the Spirit (THE WORD OF GOD)

vs. 16, 17

A Message: The Splendid Armor from the Bible: Ephesians 6:10-13

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

God’s provision of a splendid and sufficient armor

vs. 10-11a

God’s people are afflicted by supernatural enemies

vs. 11b-12

God’s people are responsible to take up God’s armor

v. 13

A Message: Life at Work as Servants of Christ

from the Bible: Ephesians 6:5-9

on: November 5, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, NY

Introduction

With heart and goodwill, serve as unto Christ

-v. 5-7

Everyone called to the good in light of the Second Coming

-v. 8

Masters,

-v. 9

A Message: Theology for Worship

from the Bible: Psalm 139:1-24 (p. 554)

on:

at: Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church, Queensbury, New York

Introduction

God Knows All

-- (verses. 1-6)

God is Everywhere and All Powerful

-- (verses. 7-16)

God’s Truth for Life

-- (verses 17-24)