“God Cares for the Lost” (Jonah 3:1-5, 10 – Epiphany 3 – January 24, 2021) Jonah 3:1-5, 10 – 1Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2“Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” 3So Jonah arose and went to […]

“Speak, LORD, for Your Servant Hears” (1 Samuel 3:1-10 – Epiphany 2 – January 17, 2021) 1 Samuel 3:1-10 – 1Then the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation. 2And it came to pass at that time, while […]

“Behold God’s Servant, Our Savior” (Isaiah 42:1-7 – Epiphany 1 / Baptism of Our Lord – January 10, 2021) Isaiah 42:1-7 – 1“Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. 2He will not cry […]

“The Glory of the Christ Child Is Revealed” (Matthew 2:1-12 – Epiphany – January 3, 2021) Matthew 2:1-12 – 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the […]

“My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation” (Luke 2:25-35 – Christmas 1 – December 27, 2020) Luke 2:25-35 – 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed […]

“Great Is the Mystery of Christmas!” (John 1:1-4, 14 – Christmas Day – December 25, 2020) John 1:1-4, 14 – 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was […]

“Rejoice in the Savior’s Birth” (Isaiah 9:2-7 – Christmas Eve – December 24, 2020) Isaiah 9:2-7 – 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. 3You have multiplied the nation and increased its joy; they […]

“God So Loved the World That He Gave” (John 3:16 – December 20, 2020) John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Dear Redeemed in Jesus Christ: As Christmas approaches, to whom do you plan […]

“Witness to the Light” (John 1:6-8, 19-23 – Advent 3 – December 13, 2020) John 1:6-8, 19-23 – 6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. 8He was not that Light, but was sent […]

“The Lord of Glory Is Coming!” (Isaiah 40:1-5 – Advent 2 – December 6, 2020) Isaiah 40:1-5 – 1“Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” says your God. 2“Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received from the LORD’s hand double for […]