Advent 2022 - The Characters of Christmas

Mary - Luke 1:26-45

December 18, 2022 • Marco Baltazar • Luke 1:26–45

Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-23

December 11, 2022 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 1:18–25, Matthew 2:13–15, Matthew 2:19–23

Application Point: - Obedience matters! Subpoints: - Joseph's obedience was discerning. - Joseph's obedience was immediate. - Joseph's obedience was culminating. - Joseph's obedience was sincere.

Shepherds - Luke 2:8-20

December 4, 2022 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Luke 2:8–20

Application Points: - God reveals Himself in ways that ordinary people can understand. - God proves Himself and His Word to be true time and time again. - The proclamation of the gospel demands a response.

Zechariah - Luke 1:5-25; 57-66

November 27, 2022 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Luke 1:57–66, Luke 1:5–25

Application Points: - God defines greatness as service and submission to Him.  - God’s discipline comes as a consequence of sin but also serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness. - God’s discipline leads to the realization that God’s Word is true.