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As the calendar turns toward a new year, Pastor Mike Fendley walks us through John's Gospel to uncover the deeper meaning of Christmas. John presents Jesus not simply as a baby in a manger, but as the eternal Word—fully God, Creator of all things, and the Light that darkness cannot overcome.This sermon explores what it truly means to believe in Jesus' name, why grace and truth must go together, and how Christ's incarnation, death, and resurrection give us real hope for every year ahead.Key Themes from the Sermon:✝️ Jesus as the Eternal Word – Fully God, pre-existent, Creator, and Savior
The Humble Servants of God Part 3: Jesus Christ, the Light of the World John 1:14Interim Pastor: Doug Allen
Whether through John the Baptist, Mary and Joseph, or the shepherds, we have seen how God showed that Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior, at his arrival. Yet Jesus' didn't only show up in this world. He arrived to reveal the heart of God for His people. He arrived to reveal the heart of man. Let's see who He is and take hold of Jesus this Christmas.Luke 2.21-40
1. The trees of Christmas2. God promised a Branch who would renew King David's dynasty and usher in righteousnessIsaiah prophesied a Branch and a Root from the stump of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1-10)Jeremiah prophesied a righteous saviour Branch (Jeremiah 33:14-18)3. A thousand years of disappointmentZedekiah – Failed to bring righteousness (King – 597-586 BC)He did not rule with righteousness so Judah was conquered (2 Kings, 25:1-12; 2 Chronicles 36:11-14)Zerubbabel – failed to bring renewal (Governor – 538-515 BC)Governor of Judea after the exile (Ezra 3:8; Haggai 1:12)Helped rebuild the Temple but didn't bring the hoped for renewal (Zech. 4:9; 6:11-12; 3:8)4. Jesus is the Branch!A Branch who renewed the line of DavidA descendant of David who will receive the throne (Matthew 1; Luke 1:32-33)An inhabitant of Nazareth (Matthew 2:23)A Nazarene who lived in a town named for branch (Netzer in Hebrew), with descendants of David living thereIs Matthew's appeal to "the prophets" a broad reference to the many Old Testament promises of a messiah descended from David, but with a particular play on the word netzer, “branch,” from Isaiah 11:1? Though the royal line was hacked down to a stump, from that stump a shoot or branch would one day spring up. Matthew may be saying of Jesus, “He shall be called that ‘branch' of David,” that is, his long awaited son, the Messiah of Israel.Paul Barnett, Jesus & the Rise of Early Christianity, 92-93A Root who secured righteousness (Rev. 5:5; 22:16; Romans 15:12; cf. Isaiah 11:1, 10; 4:2)5. Find renewal and righteousness in Jesus the Branch this ChristmasShelter under the loving rule of JesusSeek to live a righteous life under Jesus
Sermon: Jesus as KingText: Ephesians 1:22-23Chris HefnerJesus as King is a gift to the church.The Dimensions of Jesus' KingdomThe Nature of Jesus' Kingdom is Theological.The Tenure of Jesus' Kingdom is Eternal.The Extent of Jesus' Kingdom is Cosmic—Universal, Political, Spiritual.The Front of Jesus' Kingdom is Ecclesial.The Gifts to the Church of Jesus' KingdomWe don't have to fear the powers of lesser kingdoms.We are and we get the inheritance of the kingdom.We get the fulfillment and joy of Jesus as our King and Bridegroom.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
John 1:5–13 confronts us with Jesus as the true Light of the world and the darkness that resists Him. It raises questions about why unbelief persists and what it means to receive Christ, while also revealing a profound truth about Christ's identity and who we become through Him. Reflecting on this passage presses us to consider our response to Jesus as the true Light and to God as our Father.
Worship with us! Sermon: Jesus is the Word John 1:1-3 - Because Jesus is God's eternal Word, we can know what God is like and how to be saved. Praise & Worship: Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark the Herald , What Child is This, Silent Night
Worship with us! Sermon: Jesus is the Word John 1:1-3 - Because Jesus is God's eternal Word, we can know what God is like and how to be saved. Praise & Worship: Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark the Herald , What Child is This, Silent Night
Paul Axton preaches: Jesus sign in the Temple is not simply pointing to the need to clean up the pricing system but to halt the economy of violent sacrifice and to deliver his sheep into an alternative nonviolent way of being human. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!
Welcome to the podcast of Saint Patrick's Anglican Church in Lexington, KY. We meet Sundays at 4:30 p.m. at 200 Colony Blvd., Lexington, KY 40502. This podcast contains sermons and teaching for spiritual formation. Explore our church at www.saintpatrickschurch.org
Jesus Remembered Him, and He Remembers You Luke 23:27–43. The Crucifixion The worst feeling is not loneliness. It is being forgotten. When you are lonely, you still know you exist. You still feel the ache of wanting someone near. But when you are forgotten, it feels as though you never mattered at all. It is as if every moment you shared with others has faded away, leaving you unseen and unheard while the world keeps moving on without you. This is why the criminal beside Jesus prays the way he does. He does not ask for release, or relief, or one last miracle. He asks for something far greater. “Jesus, remember me, when You come into Your kingdom.” In that moment of repentance and faith, he entrusts everything to the One who will not forget him. And Jesus does remember him. He remembers him as He takes him with Him through death and into eternal life. The first person ever to enter paradise after the crucifixion is a sinner who simply asked to be remembered by the Savior who came to remember the forgotten. Jesus remembered him. And He remembers you. He remembers your name. He remembers your sorrows. He remembers your sins and takes them as His own. He remembers His promises to you, and He keeps them. Even when the world forgets you or you fear you have slipped through the cracks, Christ does not forget. You are held in His heart and His hands, now and forever. ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService
Scripture Reading: John 1:18Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"
Welcome to the podcast of Saint Patrick's Anglican Church in Lexington, KY. We meet Sundays at 4:30 p.m. at 200 Colony Blvd., Lexington, KY 40502. This podcast contains sermons and teaching for spiritual formation. Explore our church at www.saintpatrickschurch.org
Live Sunday 10:30am
Jesus Has Broad Shoulders | Luke 15:1–10 | The Parable of the Lost Sheep Someone with “broad shoulders” is strong enough to carry the burdens of others. In today's Gospel, Jesus shows us that He is the Good Shepherd with the broadest shoulders of all. He carries the weight of our sin, the responsibility of our salvation, and He never abandons His sheep. In the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–10), we see His heart for each of us: when we stray, He seeks us out, lifts us up, and carries us home. You are not just a number to Him—you are known by name, and you belong to His flock.
Traditional service featuring our NPC Chancel Choir and one-of-a-kind authentic organ.
Here is a picture of Christ; not as one who is weak, but one who is meek. He is full of mercy for theweak, the faint-hearted, and the broken – that is, those who are weary by their sin.He does not quench the smoking wick, but fans it into flame. He does not break those who arealready bending, but binds them up. Therefore, let none despair of coming to him. But take heed:This gentleness is reserved for those who bend the knee; the proud shall find him to be aconsuming fire.
“Jesus Forgives Sin” Matthew 9:1-8 August 31, 2025 Pastor Tony Felich Sermon Application [file] ----more---- Matthew 9:1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. [2] And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” [3] And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” [4] But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? [5] For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'? [6] But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” [7] And he rose and went home. [8] When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men. Jesus cares about our pain, but His primary mission was to heal the most deadly condition—the guilt of sin. ∙ Jesus' primary mission was to forgive our sins (eternally) ∙ Jesus Christ can be trusted ∙ Jesus cares about our pain (temporally)
Live Sunday 9:30am
"Beyond the Sermon" is our Wednesday podcast episode, where we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, answer questions from our congregation and listeners, and discover how we can make life application with what Scripture says. If you have questions about Sunday's sermon, you can submit them by going to immanuelbaptist.com/beyondthesermon or by clicking "Podcast Questions" under the Media section of our app.
Sermon: "Jesus the Cornerstone” - Luke 20:1:19 - Pastor Sean Dougherty. The morning worship service of First Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.
Sermon by Joe Clark on May 25, 2025
Everyone in Mark's trial narrative bears false witness about who Jesus is—the religious leaders, the crowds, and even Peter who denies knowing him three times. But Jesus himself bears true witness, revealing that he is the merciful God who dies for those who betray him. In this podcast episode, David explores how this passage completes the story Scripture has been telling since Eden about God's relentless pursuit of his unfaithful people.
Jesus' Neighbor, and Yours Luke 10:25–37 | The Parable of the Good Samaritan Who is my neighbor? It's a question asked not just by a lawyer in Jesus' day, but by many of us still today. In one of the most well-known parables, Jesus shows that our neighbor is not defined by geography, background, or even behavior—but by need. The one who needs your mercy is your neighbor. The hymn reminds us, “The Law of God is Good and Wise” (LSB 579), and that law calls us to love, serve, and show mercy to all whom God places before us—yes, even the unlovable, the overlooked, and the outright difficult. Whether it's the wounded, the wicked, or the weary, the call is the same: “Go and do likewise.” Christ Himself is the ultimate Good Samaritan—He did not pass us by in our sin and death but came to us, bore our burdens, and paid the cost to make us whole. Now, in His mercy, we are set free to do the same for others.
For the first time in Mark's Gospel, Jesus crosses from Jewish territory into Gentile lands to confront the spiritual forces that have oppressed the nations. In this podcast episode, David walks through the longest exorcism account in Scripture, showing how Jesus fulfills God's promise to bless all nations by liberating a man possessed by a legion of demons and demonstrating his authority over every fallen spiritual power.
Jesus Overcomes Our Estrangement | Luke 8:26–39 Estrangement is more than distance—it's a broken relationship, where communication has collapsed and people live in separation, sometimes even hostility. In Luke 8, we meet a man who embodies this estrangement: isolated, tormented, and living among the dead. Yet Jesus crosses the sea to reach even him. In this sermon, we see how Jesus heals the man possessed by a legion of demons, not merely to show power over evil—but to overcome separation. Separation from self. From others. From God. That same Savior still comes to us today—through the boat of His Church, in the power of His Word and Spirit. He brings healing where there is hurt, communion where there is division, and peace where there was once only torment. Jesus overcomes our estrangement. Key Takeaway: Jesus doesn't avoid the broken—He seeks them. He brings the Gospel to the spiritually isolated, and He restores us to the family of God.
Message from Rev. Jason Palacio on June 22, 2025
The Pharisees created extra laws around God's commands to bring the Messiah and restore Israel as a blessing to the world. But when Jesus comes, he shows that he is the fulfillment, authority, and purpose of the law. In this podcast episode, David walks through three stories in Mark where Jesus demonstrates His lordship over the Sabbath and reveals Himself as the long-awaited bridegroom, King, and God of the new creation.
Jesus – Our Great High Priest
4/27/25
Scripture Reading: John 20:24-31Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "Lenten Laments"
In this podcast episode, David Bowden explores Jesus' teaching on divorce from Mark 10:1-12. David examines the passage within the broader narrative of Mark's gospel and the overarching story of Scripture. He unpacks how Jesus' response to the Pharisees reveals profound truths about God's design for marriage and His relationship with His people.