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13 mins read|01/05/25While it is true Jesus was much more than a teacher, it is equally true that He was nothing less, which suggests a sermon on this text might explore Jesus’ teaching ministry; both then and now.
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13 mins read|12/31/23God’s Spirit, the Paraclete, works through the promises spoken by God’s people. Through those promises, He leads people to look for the Lord’s salvation.
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13 mins read|12/17/22The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.
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11 mins read|12/19/21Luke does not say much else about Anna, especially in comparison to Simeon. But the fact that he mentions her suggests she has something to teach your hearers today.
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10 mins read|12/27/20We begin in ignorance and we end in ignorance. But, in the midst of our ignorance, Jesus is walking with us.
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11 mins read|12/20/20As Simeon sang, you might lead your hearers in a song of defiant and hopeful confidence to close out a year characterized by death and despair.
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8 mins read|12/23/19On the other side of Christmas, we find (1) senseless suffering and (2) unstoppable salvation. A sermon on these verses should be honest about both.
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9 mins read|12/16/19Unlike Luke, who provides most of the parts for the children’s program (the shepherds, the angel hosts, the innkeeper, and the animals), Matthew’s version is rated “M” for mature.
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12 mins read|12/23/18But here we are again on the other side of a Christmas celebration. This inevitably involves a sense of let-down, even for preachers (Warning: Do not check the attendance numbers this coming Sunday). If Christmas is as significant as we say, it is worth reflecting with your hearers on what comes next. What is on the other side of Christmas?
