Luke 2:22-35 - The Wait Is Over

In this sermon, Rev. Mike Wenzler looks at Luke 2:22-35 and Isaiah 60:1-3 in conjunction with the Christ Candle. The salvation Jesus brought is played out in His presentation in the Temple. There His conformity to the Law and His complete revelation calls us to account. The music of this season began on a note of reflection in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Just as Israel longed for redemption in the midst of darkness, so the advent songs reflected longing for the need of deliverance and redemption. As we moved closer to Christmas Day, the music focused more on the joy and hope realized by Christ’s birth, the deliverance and hope that it brings.

Listen Online: Luke 2:22-35

Read Online: Luke 2:22-35

Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 9:2-7 - Treasuring Jesus

This Sunday, Rev. Ben Sinnard will look at Luke 2:8-20 and Isaiah 9:2-7 in conjunction with the Angel Candle. This revelation and proclamation from the angels led those who heard it to wonder and treasure up this newborn baby. May we treasure Jesus above all else. The music of this season begins on a note of reflection in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Just as Israel longed for redemption in the midst of darkness, so the advent songs reflect longing for the need of deliverance and redemption. As we move closer to Christmas Day, the music focuses more on the joy and hope realized by Christ’s birth, the deliverance and hope that it brings.

Listen Online: Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 9:2-7

Read Online: Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 9:2-7

Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 40:9-11 - Shepherds

This Sunday, Rev. Chris Vogel will look at Luke 2:8-20 and Isaiah 40:9-11 in conjunction with the Shepherd Candle. The music of this season begins on a note of reflection in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Just as Israel longed for redemption in the midst of darkness, so the advent songs reflect longing for the need of deliverance and redemption. As we move closer to Christmas Day, the music focuses more on the joy and hope realized by Christ’s birth, the deliverance and hope that it brings.

Listen Online: Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 40:9-11

Read Online: Luke 2:8-20; Isaiah 40:9-11

Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:1-5a - Bedlam in Bethlehem

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel will look at Luke 2:1-7 and Micah 5:1-5a, which is in conjunction with the Bethlehem Candle as we reflect on the Messiah’s birth in David’s city. The music of this season begins on a note of reflection in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Just as Israel longed for redemption in the midst of darkness, so the advent songs reflect longing for the need of deliverance and redemption. As we move closer to Christmas Day, the music focuses more on the joy and hope realized by Christ’s birth, the deliverance and hope that it brings.

Listen Online: Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:1-5a

Read Online: Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:1-5a

Matthew 1:18-23 & Isaiah 7:10-17 - The Promise of God's Presence

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel will look at Matthew 1:18-23 and Isaiah 7:10-17 in conjunction with the Prophecy Candle as we reflect on the promise from ages past in which a virgin will give birth to a son, whose name will be Immanuel, God with us. The music of this season begins on a note of reflection in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Just as Israel longed for redemption in the midst of darkness, so the advent songs reflect longing for the need of deliverance and redemption. As we move closer to Christmas Day, the music focuses more on the joy and hope realized by Christ’s birth, the deliverance and hope that it brings.

Listen Online: Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:10-17

Read Online: Matthew 1:18-23

Read Online: Isaiah 7:10-17