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Sermons on Christmas

January 1, 2023 First Sunday of Christmas “Dreaming of Home”

FIRST READING         Isaiah 63:7-9 God does not delegate divine intervention to a messenger or an angel. God’s own presence brings salvation. The prophet and all who read these words join in celebrating God’s gracious deeds. God trusts that God’s people will not act falsely. 7I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, because of…

December 25, 2022 Christmas Day “What Does This Mean?”

FIRST READING             Isaiah 52:7-10 Isaiah proclaims news of great joy: “Your God reigns!” Just as God saved the people from oppression in Egypt, God delivers Israel from exile. All the earth will witness the saving acts of God. 7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says…

January 2, 2022 Second Sunday of Christmas “Word of Consolation”

FIRST READING         Jeremiah 31:7-14 God promises to bring Israel back to its land from the most remote parts of exile. In Zion Israel will rejoice over God’s gifts of food and livestock. Young women will express their joy in dancing; God will give gladness instead of sorrow. 7For thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts…