Soapbox Shibboleths

By travisbergReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Soapbox Shibboleths episodes

January 07, 2024Baptism of Our Lord: 01-07-2024
Readings and sermon (outline below) for the baptism of Jesus

Title: The Baptism of Jesus
Thesis: In Jesus’ baptism, we see what happens in our baptism.
the heavens are torn open
the Spirit descending on him like a dove
The Father says of us: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
23 min
December 25, 2023 Christmas Day 2023
Readings and sermon (outline below) for Christmas day service.

Title: Glad Tidings of Great Joy
Thesis: FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOR, WHICH IS CHRIST THE LORD.
1. He is born in the city of David.
2. He is a Savior.
3. He is Christ, the Lord.
16 min
December 25, 2023 Christmas Eve 2023
Readings and sermon from Christmas eve lessons and carols service.
18 min
December 24, 2023Advent 4: 12-24-2023
Readings and sermon for the final week of Advent.

2 Sam. 7:1–11, 16
Rom. 16:25–27
Luke 1:26–38
Title: How Will This Be?
Thesis: How will this be?
God is almighty (v. 37)
God has promised (v. 32-33)
God is this Baby
Answer: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Faith. Trust in the promises of the gospel.
21 min
December 24, 2023Advent Midweek Final: 12-20-23
Readings and sermon for the last midweek Advent service.

1 Tim. 5:3-10
Proverbs 31:10-31
Matthew 13:44-52

Thesis: WHAT IS A VIRTUOUS WIFE?
A virtuous wife works hard for her family.
A virtuous wife loves and does good to her husband.
A virtuous wife believes in the Lord Jesus Christ.
22 min
December 18, 2023 Advent 3: 12-17-2023
Readings and sermon for the third week of Advent.

Title: Who Are You
21 min
December 18, 2023 Advent Midweek 2: 12-13-2023
Readings and sermon for the second midweek Advent service.
18 min
December 10, 2023Advent 2: 12-10-2023
Readings and sermon (outline below) for the second week of Advent.

Title: A Voice Calling
Thesis: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’
We prepare the way of the Lord by receiving a preacher.
We prepare the way of the Lord through baptism.
We prepare the name of the Lord through preaching.
23 min
December 10, 2023Advent Midweek 1: 12-06-2023
NICHOLAS TEACHES US TO COUNT THE COST.
Family is nothing compared to Christ.
Reproach is nothing compared to Christ.
Riches are nothing compared to Christ.
24 min
December 04, 2023Advent 1: 12-03-2023
The readings and sermon (outline below) for the first Sunday in Advent.

Title: The Triumphal Entry

Thesis: WHAT AND WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?
What we and the disciples did.
Why we and the disciples did it.
What we and the people do.
Why we and the people do it.
24 min