Tag: Luke 1
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“The Sunrise Shall Visit Us from On High”
Psalm 107:10-16 ; Luke 1:76-79 (text) December 21, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Why is Christmas traditionally a season of lights? Many want to outdo one another in lighting up their homes, malls and other buildings with multi-colored lights and decorations. We’re all amazed at the creativity of those who…
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Liturgy for December 21, 2014
Download bulletin (PDF) Welcome and Announcements Entering into God’s Presence * Call to Worship:Â Psalm 148 * Invocation:Â Psalm 121:1-2 Minister: We lift up our eyes to the hills. From where does our help come? ALL: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. * God’s Greeting:Â Galatians 1:3-5 Grace to you and peace…
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“To Remember His Holy Covenant”
Psalm 105:8, 9; Luke 1:72-75 (text) December 14, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction Dear Congregation of Christ: Last Lord’s Day, we began our study of the Song of Zechariah in Luke Chapter 1. Zechariah prophesied that “a horn of salvation†promised by the prophets of old would come to visit and redeem God’s people.…
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Liturgy for December 7, 2014
Download bulletin (PDF) Welcome Entering into God’s Presence * Call to Worship:Â Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 * Invocation:Â Psalm 121:1-2 Minister: We lift up our eyes to the hills. From where does our help come? ALL: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. * God’s Greeting:Â Titus 1:2 Grace and peace from God the…
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Schedule of Songs for Christmas Series
Since the theme of all three Sunday worship services is the Song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, all the opening songs are based on this canticle. The words and music of these three songs will be published later. December 7: “A Horn of Salvation†Psalm 18:2; Luke 1:67-71 Song of Praise: “O Come, O Come,…
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Christmas Sermon Series 2014
December 7: “A Horn of Salvation†(Psalm 18:2; Luke 1:67-71) December 14: “To Remember His Holy Covenant†(Psalm 105:8, 9; Luke 1:72-75) December 21: “The Sunrise Shall Visit Us†(Psalm 107:10-16; Luke 1:76-79)
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A Tale of Two Conceptions
Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30-35 (texts); Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 14 October 5, 2014 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction To most evangelicals, “Virgin Mary” or “Mary, Mother of God” are easily dismissed as Catholic ideas. But the title, “Mother of God,” is both early and a mistranslation. It was used of Mary as early as the…
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A Lion Born with a Scepter
But like Judah, Jesus was willing to sacrifice his own life for his brothers and sisters. He willingly shed his blood on the accursed cross for the sins of his people. On his way to Calvary, he carried a tree, figuratively a “scepter†of sacrifice.
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Christmas: God Reverses the Standing of His People
Text: Luke 1:46-55;Â Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 1:1-20; 2:1-11;Â Luke 1:39-56 December 21, 2008 Â Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction In the Philippines, it is customary to play the song “Ave Maria” set to the popular melody by Franz Schubert during Roman Catholic funeral processions, probably because of the veneration of Mary by the Catholic faithful.…