Season Advent 
The Gift He Brings
Sunday December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1-8 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Mark 1:1-8
This is the gift which Christ brings with him. The Holy Spirit which we have all received in our baptism and through him we work together to encourage and comfort one another and to proclaim to lost sinners the great work of our redemption which Christ accomplished for us.
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The Lord has visited His People
Tuesday December 24, 2019 Text: Luke 1:67-80 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:67-80
What has the Lord done? He has visited, redeemed and raised up His people. Why has the Lord done this? Because of His promise and because of His mercy. What is the result of this? We are free to serve the Lord without fear.
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His Mighty Works Cause Us To Sing
Monday December 16, 2019 Text: Luke 1:46-56 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:46-56
Mary brags about what God has done not about herself. He gives His blessings, we receive what we do not deserve. He works His salvation among those who repent.
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Tuesday December 10, 2019 Text: Luke 1:26-38 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:26-38
Rejoice – Ponder – Accept We rejoice that we are counted worthy to receive His gifts. We ponder every aspect of this Child. We accept whatever comes from Him.
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If God Cleanses Our Hearts We Shall Be Clean
Monday December 2, 2019 Text: Luke 1:1-17 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 1:1-17
Zacharias and Elizabeth are called righteous only by God’s grace. God is hidden from us because of our sin but revealed by His grace. God sends His word to make ready a people prepared for Christ.
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Wonderful Counselor
Sunday December 23, 2018 Text: Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 19:1-10 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 19:1-10
Jesus is our wonderful counselor able to help in every trouble or need. He knows our problems. He knows us individually. He has the power to help.
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Disappointment, Despair, Christ
Monday December 17, 2018 Text: Luke 7:18-28 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 7:18-28
In despair and doubt turn to the Lord, He is at hand to give comfort. In despair and doubt wait on the Lord, His salvation is close at hand.
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With the Result of Salvation
Sunday December 9, 2018 Text: Luke 3:1-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Luke 3:1-14
John proclaims that the Lord is coming with Salvation. Nothing will stand in His way. Every pride and sin in our heart will be removed. Every false sense of security will be removed. The word of the Lord will prepare the way and the Lord will come with His salvation.
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Christ Brings Joy in Service
Monday December 3, 2018 Text: 1 thessalonians 3:9-13 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: 1 thessalonians 3:9-13
Christ blesses us with opportunities to rejoice with one another and in His forgiveness. Too often we miss these opportunities because we are too busy worrying about ourselves.
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Men Build With Sin, God Builds Forever
Sunday December 24, 2017 Text: 2 samuel 7:1-11,16 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: 2 samuel 7:1-11,16
Men can not create peace, not because we haven't figured out the right method, but because everything we do is corrupted by our sin. Our only hope is this little child. God will build a kingdom that will last forever.
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