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Back to SearchFrom Stump to Shoot: The Branch of Jesse and Emmanuel's Return
Episode 84
This episode examines Biblical title of the Messiah as found in stanza four of the Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," tracing the biblical story…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Burning Tree: Christ Who Enters the Fire
Episode 83
This sermon contrasts Israel’s failure to keep God’s vows with Christ’s perfect obedience, portraying Jesus as the ‘burning tree’ Who enters the fire…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Emmanuel in Exile: Psalm 137 and the Promise of the Messiah
Episode 82
This sermon reflects on Psalm 137 and the Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," exploring Israel’s exile, the loss of God’s presence, and the despe…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The King Who Shares His Throne: Advent Reflections on Good and Bad Shepherds
Episode 81
This sermon for the first Sunday in Advent explores Jeremiah 23, Psalm 24, and Matthew 21 to show how God shares authority with "under-shepherds," ho…
7 months, 1 week ago
When Christ Enters the Wilderness: Your Substitute and Savior
Episode 80
This sermon draws on Deuteronomy 8 and Matthew to show how Jesus shared Israel’s wilderness trial, succeeded where they failed, and now shares His vi…
7 months, 1 week ago
When Wisdom Marries: Jesus as Bridegroom and Wise Virgin
Episode 79
This sermon, drawing on Matthew 25 and Isaiah 65, explains the parable of the ten virgins as a portrait of Jesus as both the bridegroom and the true …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
When Mountains Accuse: Micah’s Question and the Messiah’s Answer
Episode 78
This episode traces the indictment of Israel in Micah—framed by Deuteronomy’s blessing and curse—and the nation’s hopeless plea of what can be offere…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Restored: Adam's Office and Christ's Victory
Episode 77
This sermon explores Genesis 1 and Psalm 8 to show how humanity's original priestly office was meant to rule and serve in God's cosmic temple, how si…
8 months ago
Sing the New Song: Christ’s Violent Victory (Psalm 149)
Episode 76
This sermon on Psalm 149 proclaims Christ’s victory over sin, death, and the devil and calls the saints to sing and participate in that victory.
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8 months ago
Reformation Day: A Call to Arms for the Church Militant
Episode 75
This sermon reframes Reformation Sunday as a battle rather than a celebration, urging believers to reject complacency and defend the true gospel and …
8 months, 2 weeks ago