The Ancient Scriptures | Sermon

Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on the Baptism of our Lord on January 9, 2022, for the observance of the Baptism of Our Lord.

Baptism in light of Scripture's teaching

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Sermon Notes

What are our lives shaped by? 

If 70% of America claims to be Christian, why are Biblical Christian teachings and practices not commonplace in our public lives?

What does Peter 3:21 say saves you?

“Do you not know that all of us who have been ______________ into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?” (Romans 6:3)

What connects you to Jesus’ perfect life and His victory over sin and death?

Why is the baptismal font in the center of our chancel?

Suffering and Fleeing | Sermon

Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 2:13-18 on January 2, 2022, for the Second Sunday after Christmas.

Suffering and Fleeing

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Sermon Notes

A heart filled with earthly fight has little room for _______________.

Why did Joseph flee with Jesus and Mary?

What kind of people are Christians not? What kind of people are Christians?

How did Jesus win the war against wickedness?

Suffering is not a hindrance to your life. What is it?

What have you been saved from in your baptism?

What do we receive at the Lord’s Table?

Who Are You? | Sermon

Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on John 1:19-23 on December 19, 2021, for the Fourth Sunday in Advent (Rorate Coeli). 

Who are

Sermon Notes

John was asked, “Who are you?” Who was he?

Who was John’s voice for, the Jews alone?

How do pastors answer the question, “Who are you?”

Today’s question is asked of you, too. “Who are you?”

Re-read the Gradual (Psalm 145:18, 21). Do you call on the Lord in truth? Does your mouth speak the praise of the Lord?

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Blessed Not Offended | Sermon

Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 11:6 on December 12, 2021, for the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete). 

Scandalized

Sermon Notes

What is the Greek word for “offended”? What English word does it give us? What is its literal translation?

What is the question that John the Baptizer asks? (Matt. 11:3)

What is Jesus saying to the person who finds it scandalous to think He is the Christ?

Why are we focusing on the blessing of not being offended by Jesus on Gaudete Sunday?

What do the scandalized (offended) reject?

You rejoice because you know your iniquity has been _____________.

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Marriage, Membership, and the Majestic Word of the Lord | Sermon

Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on marriage, church membership, and the majestic Word of the Lord on December 5, 2021, for the Second Sunday in Advent (Populus Zion). 

Marriage, Membership, and the Majestic Word of the Lord (1)

Sermon Notes

How is marriage bigger than one man and his wife?

Who else is involved in the public pledge of sacrificial love that husband and wife make in Holy Matrimony?

What has the Affirmation of Holy Matrimony impressed upon us this morning?

What will pass away? What will not pass away? How does this encourage you?

Why do we welcome one another and new members?

After the sermon, consider the membership questions that Pastor will ask. If you’re already a member, is your answer still, “I do”? If you are not a member and can answer “I do” to the questions, please schedule a time to speak with Pastor about uniting your voice with ours to the glory of God!

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