The Birth of the Word of the Father (2nd sermon)
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18; 1 John 1:1-4Text: John 1:14, 18Theme: The Birth of the Word of the Father (2nd sermon)1. The Word was made flesh2. The Word dwelt among us3. The Word declares the Father to us
The Birth of the Word of the Father (1st sermon)
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-14; John 1:1-5, 14-18Text: John 1:14&18Theme: The Birth of the Word of the Father1. The Word was made flesh2. The Word dwelt among us3. The Word declares the Father to us
The Wondrous Ways of the Most High
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57-80Text: Luke 1:76-79Theme: The Wondrous Ways of the Most High1. The way of salvation2. The way of light3. The way of peace
The Redemption of God’s People
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57-80Text: Luke 1:67-73Theme: The Redemption of God’s People1. Initiated by Israel’s God2. Accomplished by David’s Son3. Secured by Jehovah’s Covenant
Maintaining an Orderly Church
Scripture Reading: Psalm 48Text: Belgic Confession, Art. 32 (Psa. 48:12-14)Theme: Maintaining an Orderly Church1. Implemented by the rulers of the Church2. Governed by the King of the Church3. Preserved by the discipline of the Church
The Song of Mary
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-56Text: Luke 1:46-55Theme: The Song of Mary1. A remarkable occasion2. A remarkable confession3. A remarkable declaration
A Simple Confession
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:16-40Text: Acts 16:30-31Theme: A Simple Confession1. A slave girl2. A prison guard3. A vindicated gospel
God’s Promised Sign
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7:1-16Text: Isaiah 7:14Theme: God’s Promised Sign1. A persistent rebel2. A gracious answer3. A wonderful reality
The Office-Bearers of the Church
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1:5-9Text: Belgic Confession, Art. 31 (Psa. 68:18-19)Theme: The Office-Bearers of the Church1. The nature of their offices2. The calling to their offices3. The respect for their offices
Paul Calls the Athenians to Repentance
Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34Text: Acts 17:30-34Theme: Paul Calls the Athenians to Repentance1. The divine authority of this call2. The compelling argument for this call3. The response to this call