The Promise of Immanuel | Luke 12:6-38

1. How Immanuel Has Come (The Promised Messiah)

2. Why Immanuel Has Come (To Fulfill the Promise)

3. How Are We to Respond (Promise Our Worship)

Main Idea: God has come to us — let us humble ourselves before him.

Until the Son of God Appear: What Matthew Knows About Hosea’s ‘Son of God’

 1. God’s Foretold Son in Hindsight 2. God’s Wayward Son in Jeopardy 3. God’s Well-Pleasing Son in Perfection Main Idea: Since Christ is the only begotten Son of God, seek God’s love and favor only through him

The Time Has Come! | Galatians 4:4-5

This Sunday we continue in our Advent Series of the Alternate Birth Narratives of Jesus as we look at some of the other passages that speak of Jesus birth and incarnation. This Sunday we will be in Galatians 4:4-5. Galatians 4 is a beautiful picture of God's perfect timing in sending his Son, Jesus, into the world, who was born to redeem, and that redemption is more relational and familial then we think. It is an adoption. We are brought into the very family of God. Christmas is a time for joy, but not merely for presents, but that through adoption we are sons and daughters of the Most High God! Praise Jesus!

Meekness and Majesty - Philippians 2:5-11

The manger scene of Jesus’ birth shows his meekness and majesty: he came to us as a humble servant; yet he is honored as the King of Kings! See how this changes our lives as we look at Philippians 2:5-11.

An Alternate Birth Narrative | Revelation 12:1-6

Revelation 12 gives us a spiritual perspective of the Advent of Jesus. In the text, Satan (the dragon) tries to devour the child (Christ). How is Satan trying to devour you today? How does Jesus defend you? What does the text say about spiritual conflict? Come, listen and find out!

Joy to the World! | 1 John 1:1-4

Most us like Christmas: time off, gifts, family, food, and festivities. Yet, this season can be one that is joyless. In 1 John 1:1-4 we see that Jesus is born to give us life, both abundant and eternal, and that such life gives us much joy.

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The Joy of Salvation - Luke 1:57-80

We continue in the Advent Season as we look at the Gospel of Luke’s account of the birth narrative focusing on Luke 1:57-80 this morning. Here in this passage we return to the promised son to Zechariah and Elizabeth.  The ground of salvation is being paved, the way is becoming clear, and the promise is beginning to be realized.  Salvation is coming, is near and is proclaimed.  Do you know the salvation of what John the Baptist spoke of?  Come and hear the good news!

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The Joy of Jesus

In this message, we enter the Advent Season as we look at the Gospel of Luke’s account of the birth narrative focusing on Luke 1:39-56 this morning. The “Magnificat” is a beautiful expression of joy over who Jesus is as the Redeemer. We need this joy as we face a broken world and our own broken lives. We need a lasting joy that comes from Jesus who is greater than all our circumstances. Our sermon text helps us find and receive that joy in Jesus.




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The Humility from God's Promises | Luke 1:26-3

We enter the Advent Season as we look at the Gospel of Luke’s account of the birth narrative focusing on Luke 1:26-38 this morning. Another visit from Gabriel, but this time to a young virgin girl named Mary.  What is this about? How is the story of redemption furthered through this interaction and event?  Even more, how should our lives be marked with humility as we rest in the promises of God?  Let’s wrestle through this together, in joy, as we worship the Lord on Sunday!

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The Witness of Christ - Luke 1:5-25

We prepare for the Advent Season as we look at the Gospel of Luke’s account of the birth narrative focusing on Luke 1:5-25 this morning. John the Baptist certainly is an interesting figure in the Bible: eating locusts, itchy clothing, preaching brimstone type messages. What can we learn from him? Even more, how are to have similar faith and ministry as did he? Listen this Sunday!

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1 Timothy 3:16 - The Mystery of the Incarnation

This Advent season we have examined various passages on the Incarnation of Christ. In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel concludes our Advent series with an ancient hymn found in 1 Timothy 3:15 wherein Paul describes Christ's coming as the mystery of godliness.



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Matthew 28:16-20 - The Incarnation and The Church

In this message, Rev. Mike Wenzler looks at Matthew 28:16-20. The Incarnation of Christ has many implications for the individual Christian as well as the Church universal. Though Christ is not currently with us as He once was, He imparts to His church a mission and a promise. In fact, the mission of the Church hinges on the promise: Christ is with His people.



Read Online: Matthew 28:16-20

Psalm 45 - The Incarnation - The Incarnate King

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, Rev. Dan Quakkelaar continue our consideration of Christ’s incarnation as we look at Psalm 45. Not only is Psalm 45 a song of Israel, it is a passionate love song, at least, that’s the immediate reference. But when we read it, it becomes obvious that the complete fulfillment of this messianic Psalm can only come in our incarnate Lord and King: Jesus the Christ.



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Isaiah 7:1-16 - The Incarnation - God's Presence

On this 2nd Sunday of Advent, Rev. Chris Vogel continues our consideration of Christ’s incarnation and looks at Isaiah 7:1-14. In light of a broken world, fear and anxiety too often typify our response. The answer the prophet Isaiah gave to King Ahaz is the answer for us today, the virgin will conceive and bear a son whose name is Immanuel. God’s presence in Jesus Christ assures us to trust despite the fearful world and moves us to find our rest in Him.



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1 John 1:1-4 - The Incarnation - A Physical Presence With Us

We begin our Advent series focusing on passages that discuss the incarnation of Christ. In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard will be spending time in 1 John 1:1-4, the prologue of 1 John. We are a physical people, a people that use our senses to experience this world. God the Son took on human flesh and walked among us to appeal to our physical, human, created selves. This physical presence of Christ among us offers us great hope in this life as we await the renewal of all things.



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Colossians 1:21-23 - Reconciliation in Christ

In this sermon, Rev. Dan Quakkelaar looks at Colossians 1:21-23. There is perhaps no other place in Scripture that defines reconciliation as clearly as Colossians 1. Reconciliation: the making of peace between God and all His creation. Human beings have a particular need for reconciliation, because of our hostility toward God and our outright rebellion. But God, the incarnate Redeemer, reconciles us in His body of flesh for the purpose of perfect sanctification. Christmas signals this dramatic move of God, to reconcile Himself to those who became his enemies. Dan is planting Friend of Sinners Church, targeting the Brewer's Hill through the I-94 corridor of Milwaukee.

Listen Online: Colossians 1:21-23

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Colossians 1:17-20 - What Jesus Gives You for Christmas

In this sermon, Rev. Mike Wenzler continues our Advent series. Life doesn't function on its own. The earth doesn't spin by its own volition. Human lives aren't left up to random chance. The church was not an entity born of human volition and desire. Salvation is not achieved by mere human effort. In Colossians 1:17-20, Paul teaches us that Jesus is the Lord of heaven, earth, and everything in-between. What should we really want for Christmas? Jesus.

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Colossians 1:15-16 - The Invisible Made Visible at Christmas

In this sermon, Rev. Jon Talley continues with our Advent series. Power in weakness; glory through humility. That is what the Nativity shows us. But it’s not hard to see that the world we live in - even we ourselves - would prefer the power without the weakness, the glory without the humility. In Colossians 1:15-16, Paul teaches us about the power and glory, the authority and rule of Jesus Christ. And yet, because of Christmas, we can separate those things from his weakness and humility. God made flesh, to dwell among us. Rev. Jon Talley is the planter for the east side (Shorewood area) church, Christ Church Milwaukee.

Listen Online: Colossians 1:15-16

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Colossians 1:9-14 - The Advent of the Beloved Son

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard continues our Advent series. This season we will look at Colossians 1 as we consider the incarnation of Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:9-14, Paul continues the prayer for the church in Colossae, asking that they be filled with the knowledge of His will and walk in a manner worthy of Lord evidenced by bearing fruit and increasing in knowledge of God. The strength to live this life in a worthy manner is found only in the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, "in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

Listen Online: Colossians 1:9-14

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Colossians 1:1-8 - Christmas Past, Present, and Future

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel begins our Advent series. This season we will look at Colossians 1 as we consider the incarnation of Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:1-8, Paul’s introduction includes a prayer for the church in Colossae; thanking God for their faith in Christ, love for all the believers and hope that is reserved for them in heaven. As we enter what for many is a hectic time of year, this reminder of the effect and power of the gospel in our lives is an important reminder.

Listen Online: Colossians 1:1-8

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