Sermons – Mount Olive Ministries episodes:

• January 12, 2020Light for the Nations

  Behold God’s Servant

  Isaiah’s song describes the servant (Is. 42:1)

  The servant would be different (Is. 42:2-3)

  Who is the servant?

  The Blind Leading the Blind

  Israel could not faithfully bring forth justice (Is. 42:19)

  A substitute servant was needed

  Light for the Nations

  Jesus fulfilled the role Isaiah describes (Matt. 3:16-17)

  He brought justice in an unexpected way (Matt. 12:15-21)

  Shine the Light

  The Spirit of God is on us (Acts 2:38)

  We are called to continue His mission

  We are servants of God

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• January 05, 2020Follow the Star

  Dwelling in the Dark

  The world is wrapped in darkness

  Ignorance and Evil abound

  The Light Shines in the Darkness (John 1:5)

  The Star pointed the way to Jesus (Matthew 2:9)

  Your light has come! (Isaiah 60:1)

  We worship the King (Matthew 2:11)

  Reflect the Light

  The world is still wrapped in darkness (Isaiah 60:2)

  Walk in the Light (Ephesians 5:8)

  The light shines through you

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• December 24, 2019Jesus is the Answer

  Jesus is the Answer

  Isaiah 9:2-7

  Luke 2:1-20

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• December 22, 2019Are You the One?

  Expectations of Jesus

  People expect Jesus to be many things

  John wondered if Jesus was the one (Matt. 11:3)

  Who Was Jesus?

  His identity is shown by his action (Matt. 11:4-5)

  (Isaiah 35:5-6)

  Jesus is the One!

  Do You Know Who He Is?

  He is the Savior!

  Let the World know

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• December 15, 2019How Can this Be?

  Honest Doubt

  Mary wondered at the message of the angel (Luke 1:29, 34)

  We have good questions too

  Nothing is Impossible with God (Luke 1:37)

  The angel answered Mary’s questions (Luke 1:35)

  God’s power is unlimited

  Faith Yields

  Mary was the servant of the Lord (Luke 1:38)

  By faith we serve and follow

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• December 08, 2019Who Warned You?

  The Kingdom is Coming (Matt. 3:2)

  John was preparing people for Jesus (Matt. 3:3)

  Are you ready?

  Warning Signs (Isaiah 11:4)

  The Wrath of God is real (Matt. 3:10)

  We receive the signs

  Heed the Warning

  Warnings should lead to action (Matt. 3:8)

  Flee God’s wrath; receive His grace

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• December 01, 2019Who is This?

  Curiosity leads to Questions

  Some questions are more important than others

  The crowd around Jesus created curiosity

  Important questions demand answers

  Who is Jesus? (Matt. 21:10)

  The crowd knew something about Him (Matt. 21:11)

  Our answer determines our future

  Who is Jesus to You?

  Be ready to give an answer (1 Peter 3:15)

  The world is still asking

  People need to know!

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• November 24, 2019The Presence of Wholeness

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• November 17, 2019The Presence of Redemption

  Attention on the Temporary

  Disciples were looking at the temple (Luke 21:5)

  Our focus can be directed toward things of the world

  The Signs of the Times

  Jesus described the destruction of the temple (Luke 21:6)

  There are signs that point to the End (Luke 21:10-12)

  The Presence of Redemption

  Jesus is coming back! (Luke 21:27)

  We don’t need to fear what will take place (Luke 21:28)

  Be Present in the Real World

  Do what needs to be done

  Be ready for Christ’s return

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• November 10, 2019The Presence of God

  Mind Your Own Business

  Where is your focus? (Exodus 3:1)

  Business and busyness are great distractions

  God is Present

  God's presence might surprise us (Exodus 3:2)

  God introduced Himself to Moses (Exodus 3:6, 14)

  God is Here!

  God’s Presence Changes Things

  He rescues and redeems His people (Exodus 3:8)

  God helps us overcome our challenges (Exodus 3:12)

  In the Presence of God:

  See Him and listen to His voice

  Be transformed toward your calling

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