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Advent: The Unexpected King
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. The Birth Of Moses
Contributed on Dec 8, 2023
The birth of Moses in Exodus 2:1-10 teaches us about the providence of God.
Introduction Today is Week 2 in our Advent series that I am calling, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” Throughout the Bible, births often herald great hope and expectations and are the result of great faith in God. Many births are a foreshadowing of the greatest birth of all, the birth of Jesus ...read more
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2. The Birth Of John The Baptist
Contributed on Dec 15, 2023
The birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-66 shows us how God fulfills his promise.
Introduction There is usually great excitement when a couple conceives a child. This is very true if the couple has had difficulty conceiving. Then, after the conception, there are the months of preparation and excitement as the couple waits for the arrival of the child. Finally, the child is ...read more
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3. The Birth Of Jesus
Contributed on Dec 22, 2023
We learn about the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2:1-7 so that we can understand the reason for his birth.
Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time” (Tom Wright, Luke for Everyone ...read more
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4. Behold, The King
Contributed on Dec 22, 2023
The birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25 shows us that Jesus was the unexpected king of the Jews.
Introduction Our Advent Sermon Series this year is called, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” The Bible contains a record of some remarkable births. So far this Advent, we have examined the births of Isaac, Moses, and John the Baptist. Each of these births foreshadow the greatest birth of all, the ...read more