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Advent - Year C
Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Prepare The Way
Contributed on Dec 3, 2009
The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!
Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more
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2. Fruit Worthy Of Repentance
Contributed on Dec 9, 2009
Bear fruit worthy of the gift of grace in repentance.
Fruit Worthy of Repentance, Luke 3:7-18 Introduction In his book Living Faith Jimmy Carter writes: A group of Christian laymen involved in missionary work approached a small village near an Amish settlement. Seeking a possible convert, they confronted an Amish farmer and asked him, “Brother, ...read more
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3. The Song Of Mary - Magnificat
Contributed on Dec 17, 2009
Mary’s soul magnified the Lord at the sign of His coming to institute a revolution of love!
“Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55 Introduction “A Call to Revolution: Mary’s hymn of response to the angel is the famous Magnificat, so named by the Roman church for the key word in the Latin translation of the first line of this prayer of praise offered by Mary. Mary, in her naturalness, ...read more