Jeremiah, Part 21 by Mark Promises, warnings, a lesson at the Temple Read on Substack ..read more

This episode covers Jeremiah 32:36-33:18. Jeremiah, Part 20 by Mark Jesus: God, King, and Great High Priest Read on Substack ..read more

In this episode, the focus is on Jeremiah 31:27-32:35. Jeremiah, Part 19 by Mark The New Covenant and the Mystery of God's Grace Read on Substack ..read more

This episode covers Jeremiah 31:1-26. Jeremiah, Part 18 by Mark New Life and Forgiveness for Dead Sinners Read on Substack ..read more

Here, we look at Jeremiah, chapters 29 and 30. Jeremiah, Part 17 by Mark Punishment and promise Read on Substack ..read more

[Any congregation without a pastor, whose pastor is strapped for time, or whose pastor becomes sick or is called away, is welcome to use this sermon for December 8, the Second Sunday of Advent. Sunday School classes or adult small groups should feel free to use it, if you think it would be helpful, as well.] Luke 3:1-20 Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. This season, of course, is one of preparation. We prepare for the celebration of Christmas remembering when Jesus, God the Son, came to us as a sinless human baby to save us from sin and death. We also prepare for the day when Jesus w ..read more

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 [This sermon is based on the Gospel lesson for this coming Sunday, December 1, 2024, the First Sunday of Advent. Congregations without pastors or whose pastors are unable to deliver sermons this week may feel free to use it if you find it helpful.] The Gospel Lesson: Luke 21:25-36 During a recent eleven-day stay at a hospital in Rouen, France, one of my nurses keyed words in her native French onto the Google Translate app of her smartphone, then told me in English, “You’re too brave. You should cry.” Her words were kind and I didn’t feel brave. But I knew this was not a time for cr ..read more