Summary:

Think of every healing you experience, whether it be getting over a cold or the flu, or something even greater, as more than dodging the bullet or getting a little favor from God. Think of it as a little resurrection. A little instance of being lifted up by the hand of God. Think of it, not as an end, but as a little sneak preview of a greater coming attraction, the day that Jesus comes to you and extends His hand to you and lifts you up from death to eternal life.

Sermon Text: Mark 1:31

Readings: Psalm 147:1-11; Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39

Sermon Text: Mark 1:22

The Word of Jesus in synagogue wasn’t a new teaching; it was a retelling of a timeless promise from the mouth of God Himself. It is the teaching that man is not capable of keeping God’s Law. It is the teaching that Christianity is not about the work of the Christian, but about the work of Christ. My friends, today we have this very same Word of God…and this teaching is astonishing! 

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

What a life we have! We experience God’s blessings and joys. We also have sorrows. The Apostle Paul reminds us to keep this present life in proper perspective. What exactly is that perspective? 

Sermon Text: John 1:51

We SEE GREATER THINGS in daily living and eternity with Jesus in our lives. When Jesus entered a skeptical disciple’s life, Nathanael’s vision of God greatly increased. He promises and does the same in our lives! 

Sermon Text: Isaiah 60:1-6

The prophecy from the prophet is profound. Light in the darkness. Kings and nobility bear witness to the Light.  Rare gifts given from love. This is Epiphany and so much more! Come and worship. Bow down with the Magi and discover, along with a boy named Gunther, Epiphany Light. 

Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40

Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple. Simeon and Anna greeted Him with joy. For many, being in church is a source of great joy. Worship Anew seeks to bring that joy to those who are unable to attend church.

Sermon Text: Luke 2:7

The manger in Bethlehem is the first step toward a hilltop called Calvary and Christ’s death for the sins of the world. Rather than shy away from that truth, we remember and marvel: the Son of God wills to become a swaddled baby in a Bethlehem barn because He wills to go to the cross for you

Sermon Text: John 1:23

The message of Advent is not that we should get better or get busy. Instead, Advent calls us to despair of our efforts and let go of our past performance and to die at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ where our burden was carried, salvation is found, and we receive the righteousness of Christ.

Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:1-11

We all need comfort for various reasons, which includes our feeling sorrow over our sins. So, be comforted! Even though we are sinners, God shows us abundant grace. These truths are certain because they come from God’s Word, which stands forever