Conquering those who heard Scripture Readings John 15:1-8 Joshua 10:1-28 Introduction My dear brother and sister in the Lord, The book of Joshua tells about how Israel, under their new leader, Joshua, entered and conquered the land God promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Moses died and Joshua was installed as God’s man of choice…… Continue reading The day the Lord listened to a man
Month: January 2014
Yet another year of grace
Isaiah 5:1-7 Luke 13:1-9 Introduction We met John the Baptist last week. We also met Herod and Pilate. The message last week was that God’s Christmas strategy to reach the ends of the world is through his Word and through those whom He uses to preach that Word. It sounds silly and foolish to the…… Continue reading Yet another year of grace
God’s Christmas strategy
Luke 1:67-79 Luke 3:1-6 Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Most people find history boring, and if I told you that the sermon is coming from Luke 3:1-2 you might think of shutting down. I urge you, however, not to. What God has to say in these verses is very relevant to us -…… Continue reading God’s Christmas strategy