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Saviour and King
Matthew 2:1-12 On this day, in that back alley in Bethlehem some 2000 years ago – Jesus Christ was born – and there came to Jerusalem Wise Men from the East. It may seem strange to us that these men should set out from the East to find a king. However at the time when […]
The Light Shines (a sermon)
THE LIGHT SHINES A sermon on John 1:1-14 & Isaiah 9:2-7, preached by Nathan Nettleton, 24 December 2005 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in the land of deep darkness — on them light has shined. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. […]
Notes for Third Sunday in Advent (2005)
We all know that Advent is a time to wait with ever-greater hope. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent Advent […]
When life Tumbles In What Then? (Advent Sermon)
When life Tumbles In What Then? A sermon by Rowland Croucher at South Yarra Community Baptist Church Third Sunday in Advent – December 11th, 2005 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28. Life will come crashing in on each of us some time. And different people will have different […]
What’s Unique about Christianity?
This story from Philip Yancey is probably well known: `During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other religions had accounts of […]
What I don’t like about Christmas
From a thoughtful netfriend: I know what I *really* don’t like about the way we do Christmas in the West – the total perversion of the gospel. Instead of a baby who comes because God loved us so much he sent us a saviour while we were still sinners to give us a gift that […]
The Dangers of Advent
J. B. Phillips By far the most important and significant event in the whole course of human history will be celebrated, with or without understanding, at the end of this season, Advent. The towering miracle of God¹s visit to this planet on which we live will be glossed over, brushed aside or rendered impotent by […]
An Old Letter — A Timeless Message
Third Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 or Luke 1:47-55 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 An Old Letter — A Timeless Message The apostle Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is known to be the oldest book in the New Testament. Written from Corinth, possibly as early as A.D. […]
Contemplating the deepest meaning of the Incarnation
(~) Meditation: contemplating the deepest meaning of the Incarnation Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster Above the portal of the ancient cathedral in Lisbon is found a marvelous portrayal of the Blessed Mother with her child. Mary, the image of purity and divine grace, is not bent over the child: she is looking far, far away, as if […]
Faithful to His Promise
Order of Service – December 27, 1995 Call to Worship – Isaiah 62:11-12 Hymn 25 Praise to the Lord Opening Prayer Responsive Reading – 858BHB Prayer of Confession Hymn 475 I Need Thee Every Hour Community Prayer Bible Reading – Galatians 4:1-7 Devotion – Faithful to His Promise Hymn 568 Will Your Anchor Hold? Benediction […]
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