Luke
Advent Week 4 – The Angels Candle of Peace: Gabriel
This week is an exegetical sermon looking at Luke 2:8-21 focusing on the character of Gabriel. The sermon is titled, “The First Preacher of the Gospel”and looks at the nature of angels and what they do, the gospel angels announce and rejoice in, and the worship and praise of God for Jesus’ birth. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on Christmas Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Advent Week 3 – The Shepherd’s Candle of Joy: Elizabeth
This week is an exegetical sermon looking at Luke 1:39-45 focusing on the character of Elizabeth. The sermon is titled, “The Mom Whose Baby Knew Jesus and Rejoiced”and how Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit and recognizes God’s hand at work, confesses baby Jesus as her Lord, identifies Jesus as the source of God, and celebrates the promise of God. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on December 13th, 2009 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Advent Week 2 – The Bethlehem Candle of Humility: Mary
This week is an exegetical sermon looking at Luke 1:26-38,46-56 focusing on the character of Mary. The sermon is titled, “Confessions of the First Christian” and looks at the faith, trust, servanthood, submission, worship, joy, God, and savior of Mary. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on December 6th, 2009 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Advent Week 1 – The Prophecy Candle of Hope: Zechariah
This week is an exegetical sermon looking at Luke 1:5-25,57-80 focusing on the character of Zechariah. The sermon is titled, “The Preparer of the Preparer of Jesus” and looks at the fall of Zechariah, his repentance, and his following prophecy regarding Jesus’ birth. This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Duane Smets on November 29th, 2009 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Advent – Week 4 | The Angels Candle: Peace
This is the fourth week of Advent, the Angels Candle dealing with the theme of joy. This year’s text is Luke 1:26-38 and deals with the subjects of the name of Jesus, the title Son of God, and the kingship of Jesus who brings peace. This sermon was originally preached December 21st, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Advent – Week 3 | The Shepherds Candle: Joy
This is the third week of Advent, the Shepherds Candle dealing with the theme of joy. This year’s text is Luke 2:8-20 and deals with the subjects of the nature of shepherds, angels, fear, and the joy Jesus brings. This sermon was originally preached December 14th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
Advent – Week 2 | The Bethlehem Candle: Humility
This is the second week of Advent, the Bethlehem Candle dealing with the theme of humility. This year’s text is Luke 2:1-7 and deals with the subjects of Caesar Augustus being dethroned, Joseph and his hometown, and the sign of the manger. This sermon was originally preached December 7th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
The Mission of Jesus
Palm Sunday 2008. This sermon is an exegetical treatment of Luke 19:28-44 addressing the theme of Jesus’ mission exemplified in his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This sermon was originally preached March 16th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
The Peace of Jesus (Advent 2007)
An exegetical treatment of Luke 2:8-20 during the fourth week of Advent addressing the theme of peace in the angels candle. This sermon was originally preached December 23rd of 2007 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
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The Joy of Jesus (Advent 2007)
An exegetical treatment of Luke 2:8-20 during the third week of Advent addressing the theme of joy in the shepherd’s candle. This sermon was originally preached December 16th of 2007 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.
