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Luke - Discovering Jesus Pastor John Toone Luke - Discovering Jesus Pastor John Toone

Son of God and Son of Man (Luke 3:21-38)

Luke 3:21-38 will switch our focus from John the Baptist to Jesus. This passage will show us that Jesus is both the Son of God (fully God) and the Son of Man (fully human). Since Jesus is the Son of God, He will one day bring God's judgment because He pleases His Heavenly Father. Since He is the Son of Man, He can understand what we go through.

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Luke - Discovering Jesus Pastor John Toone Luke - Discovering Jesus Pastor John Toone

Luke: Discovering Jesus

We will start a new sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. This sermon will be an introduction to the book and the first two chapters, focusing on Luke 1:1-4. We can trust what Luke writes about Jesus because he is presenting an orderly account of Jesus' life based on eyewitness testimony. This book should give us certainty about the truth of Jesus Christ.

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He Restores (Psalm 23:3)

Elder Daniel Long will be preaching on Matthew 11:28-30. He will be unpacking what it is like to take Christ's yoke and apply it to our daily living. As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "What is the rest that Christ offers?" "Am I experiencing that rest?"

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Hope Through Trust (John 11:1-44)

Elder Adam Paul shares the story of the resurrection of Lazarus from John 11:1-44. Through this story, we will learn that we can trust God because He is a God of love, life, and restoration.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: What things am I tempted to put my hope in instead of God? What comfort and assurance does Jesus bring into my life?

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Experiencing God (Matthew 11:28-30)

Elder Daniel Long will be preaching on Matthew 11:28-30. He will be unpacking what it is like to take Christ's yoke and apply it to our daily living. As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "What is the rest that Christ offers?" "Am I experiencing that rest?"

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In Remembrance Of Me (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 will highlight how the Lord's Supper is meant to be a testimony to our unity as a church, a powerful moment to remember and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and an opportunity to reflect on what Jesus has done for us.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "What does it mean to 'examine' myself?"

"Why is the Lord's Supper important?"

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To Serve and Be Served (Luke 22:24-30)

In this sermon, Elvis Ritz will be preaching for us one last time before he assumes his new role as a pastoral assistant up in Sunbury. He will share about our calling to serve others and the reward in heaven that awaits us from Luke 22:24-30.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "How did Jesus serve us? "How do you serve others?""

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The Hope of Christmas Pastor John Toone The Hope of Christmas Pastor John Toone

The Fulfilled Hope of Christmas (Luke 2:22-40)

In this sermon, we'll skip ahead to Luke 2:22-40, when baby Jesus is presented at the temple. Two senior saints (Simeon and Anna) have been longing to see the Messiah and in this story, their hopes are fulfilled. Jesus was and will be the fulfillment of our hopes as well. This Christmas, we can trust in Him.

Where have I seen God keep His promises?

How can I wait for God to fulfill my hopes?

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The Merciful Hope of Christmas (Luke 1:57-80)

In this sermon we look at how God showed His mercy to His people through the birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-80. He showed mercy on Elizabeth and Zechariah by giving them a child and He showed mercy on His people by sending John to prepare the way for the Savior, Jesus Christ. God continues to treat us far better than we deserve and show us mercy today.

How have a seen God's mercy in my own life?

How have a responded to God's mercy?

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What Child is This? (Luke 1:26-38)

In this sermon, ESBC member and seminary student Stephen Howard preaches. He'll share about Mary the mother of Jesus from Luke 1:26-38. This passage will help us see that God chose to enter the world through an unlikely person from an unremarkable place. The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary describes the Savior foretold by the prophets and demonstrates that nothing is impossible with God.

Why did God choose to enter the world through an unlikely person from an unremarkable place?
If nothing is impossible with God, how should I live?

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The Hope of Christmas (Luke 1:5-25)

Life can often feel discouraging. When we are in the middle of those discouraging times, it can be tempting to succumb to hopelessness. Through the story of Zechariah in Luke 1:5-25, we can discover that the good news of Jesus provides Hope for the Hopeless.

When am I tempted to feel discouraged or hopeless?

How can Jesus be a source of hope to those who feel hopeless?

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Who Is Jesus? (Mark) Pastor John Toone Who Is Jesus? (Mark) Pastor John Toone

Who Is Jesus? | Amazing (Mark 16:1-8)

In this sermon we talk about the amazing truth of Christ's resurrection and the amazing results that it has for our lives. Christ came to die and rise again, so that sinners could be restored to a right relationship with the Lord. That amazing truth should give us hope in dark times and inspire us to tell us about our amazing Jesus this Christmas!

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