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The GOAL of the Incarnation

Here’s my sermon notes for “The Goal of the Incarnation” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 12/24/2023. ADVENT SERMON #4: ‘The GOAL of the Incarnation’ (Gal 4:5b) Intro: As evangelical Christians we prize doctrine of justification; but even higher privilege of gospel: adoption      -JI PACKER: Adoption as the ‘highest privilege of the gospel’ (Packer)      […]

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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Contrary to our Own Unbelief…

Contrary to popular opinion, we are NOT ALL children of God. We are all created by God, but due to sin we are estranged from God and are ‘children of wrath’ (Eph 2:1-3). If the Bible is true, then it is a mistake to say, ‘We’re all God’s children.’ Contrary to our own unbelief, we […]

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SOME KEY THEOLOGICAL TERMS AND IDEAS CONNECTED TO CHRISTMAS

KEY THEOLOGICAL TERMS FROM ADVENT 2024 GAL 4:4-5 SERMONS Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Each week of my Advent sermon series […]

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The WHY of the Incarnation: Advent Sermon

Here my sermon notes for “The WHY of the Incarnation,” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. ADVENT WEEK 3: Gal 4:5a: “The WONDER of our REDEMPTION” Intro: Friend visits and leaves; Possible to know why he came?      -If tells you while he is there; If he sends messages beforehand; If he leaves record […]

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The WONDER of Jesus as TRULY HUMAN

Here’s the audio and sermon notes from my Advent sermon “The Wonder of Jesus as TRULY Human” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can find other sermons here.       Advent Week 2: “The WONDER of Jesus’ Humanity” Gal 4:4bIntro: TWO Main errors we must avoid in thinking about Jesus      1. To deny […]

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Hope of Christ this CHRISTMAS

Here are the audio and notes from my sermon preached in Naperville at our Carol Service at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “Hope of Christ” (Matt 12:21, Isaiah 42:4)and in his name the Gentiles will hope.” Intro: TONIGHT, I want to speak to you as a Christian about the HOPE that Jesus Christ offers.-What gives you […]

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The WONDER of the INCARNATION

Here are the sermon notes for my Advent sermon preached on Gal 4:4-5 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Advent 2023 WEEK 1: The Wonder of the Incarnation (Gal 4:4-5) INTRO: What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Presents? Food? Family? Time off?        -For Christians, the greatest wonder of Christmas is the […]

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Cookies & Carols 2023 (Naperville)

If you are in the Naperville area and looking for a free Christmas event, then our church is hosting ‘Cookies & Carols 2023.’ All are welcome.

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Acts 18 Sermon Outline

Here’s the outline for my sermon on Acts 18, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. Acts 18 “Kingdom Advance through DISCIPLESHIP”INTRO: Praying together and an older, more mature Christian instructed me on how to pray   -It was probably a 3-5 minute instruction, but it impacted me for the last 20 years, and […]

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Unknown God made KNOWN (Acts 17:16-34)

Here’s the notes for my sermon preached on Acts 17:16-34 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, Illinois. “Making the Unknown God KNOWN” (Acts 17:16-34) Intro: Greatest Earthly joy vs Great Possible Joy; Christian claim: God made known (Jn 1:18); we can know God (Jn 17:3)       -M.S. In Christ, the unknown God is made […]