Summary of Christmas Series
His Coming—A Savior is Born
The Birth of the Messiah
His Coming (1998-2023)
The Promise of His Coming (1998-2005)
1998
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: Its Foundation (Gen. 3:14-15)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: Its Racial Origins (Gen. 12:1-4)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: Its Tribal Origins (Gen. 49:8-12)
The Promise of His Coming-Part IV: Its Family Origins (2 Sam. 7:8-17)
1999
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: Its Eternal Preparation/Foundations (1 Pet. 1:20; Ac. 2:23)
The Promise of His Coming-–art II: Its Exact Time (Dan. 9:24-25)
The Promise of His Coming-–Part III: Its Exact Place (Mic. 5:2)
The Promise of His Coming-–Part IV: Its Context (Mal. 3:1; 4:5-6)
2000
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: A Babe Whose Birth Signifies the Presence of God (Isaiah
7:10-19)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: A Babe Born to Rule (Isaiah 9:1-7)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: A Ruler of a Righteous Kingdom (Isaiah 11:1-10)
2001
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: A Babe Born to Shepherd (Jeremiah 23:1-8)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 42:1-4)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 42:5-13)
2002
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 49:1-4)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 49:5-7)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 49:8-13)
2003
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 50:1-3)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 50:4-6)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: A Babe Born to Serve (with a Mission) (Isaiah 50:7-11)
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2004
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: A Babe Born to Serve (Part A) (Isaiah 52:13-15)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: A Babe Born to Serve (Part B) (Isaiah 53:1-3)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: A Babe Born to Serve (Part C) (Isaiah 53:4-6)
The Promise of His Coming-Part IV: A Babe Born to Serve (Part D) (Isaiah 53:7-12)
2005
The Promise of His Coming-Part I: A Babe Born to Save (Isaiah 55:1-9)
The Promise of His Coming-Part II: A Babe Born to Save (Isaiah 59:15b-21)
The Promise of His Coming-Part III: A Babe Born to Save (Isaiah 61:1-3)
The Promise of His Coming-Part IV: A Babe Born to Save (Summary and Conclusion)
2006 - 2007
2006
His Coming-A Savior is Born (Introduction)
His Coming-A Savior is Born (The Story of Joseph)
His Coming-A Savior is Born (The Story of Mary)
His Coming-A Savior is Born (Biographical Sketches from the Birth Narratives) (Part 1)
2007
His Coming-A Savior is Born (Biographical Sketches from the Birth Narratives) (Part 2)
His Coming-A Savior is Born (Biographical Sketches from the Birth Narratives) (Part 3)
1. The Promise of the Birth of John the Baptist (Lk. 1:5-25)
2. The Annunciation (Lk. 1:26-38)
3. Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth (Lk. 1:39-56)
4. The Birth of John the Baptist (Lk. 1:57-80)
5. The Genealogy of Jesus (Lk. 3:23-28; Mt. 1:2-17)
6. The Birth of Jesus (Lk. 2:1-7; Mt. 1:18-25)
7. The Adoration of the Infant Jesus (Lk. 2:8-20; Mt. 2:1-12)
8. The Circumcision and Presentation in the Temple (Lk. 2:21-38)
9. The Flight into Egypt and Return (Mt. 2:13-21)
10. The Childhood of Jesus at Nazareth (Mt. 2:22-23; Lk. 2:39-40)
2008 (3 Sermons)
1. The Promise of the Birth of John the Baptist (Lk. 1:5-25)
2. The Annunciation (Lk. 1:26-38)
2009 - 2012 (12 Sermons)
3. Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth (Lk. 1:39-56)
2
2013 - 2014 (6 Sermons)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel–Blessed Lord God of Israel.
Benedictus = eulogetos = barak
4. The Birth of John the Baptist (Lk. 1:57-80)
2015 (2 Sermons)
5. The Genealogy of Jesus (Lk. 3:23-28; Mt. 1:2-17)
2016 - 2017 (5 Sermons)
6. The Birth of Jesus (Lk. 2:1-7; Mt. 1:18-25)
2018 (3 Sermons)
7. The Adoration of the Infant Jesus (Lk. 2:8-20; Mt. 2:1-12)
2019, 2021 (6 Sermons)
8. The Circumcision and Presentation in the Temple (Lk. 2:21-38)
2022 (2 Sermons)
7. The Adoration of the Infant Jesus (Lk. 2:8-20; Mt. 2:1-12)
2023 (2 Sermons)
9. The Flight into Egypt and Return (Mt. 2:13-21)