Mary's Response

The First Congregational Church of Hamilton

Media App

Mary's Response

Luke 1:34-38

December 5, 2021 • Pastor Kevin Baird • Luke 1:34–38

On this second Sunday of Advent our reading is focused on faith and we will see how faith plays out in Mary’s response to the call to bear the Messiah. It is a wonderful moment in history and also a great example for us to emulate as we align the priorities of our soul with God’s priorities.

Mary's Song

December 19, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 1:46–55

In this final message in our Advent Series, “Christmas with Mary", we consider Mary’s song, known for centuries as the Magnificat, and discovering the profound spiritual lessons it can teach us. Too often, we struggle to experience an abiding joy in the face of life's problems. In this message, Mary helps us to magnify the Lord and to sing for joy together.

Mary's Visit

December 12, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 1:39–45

This week, we’ll be looking at Mary’s visit with Elizabeth and how their time together is a model for authentic Christian community. What are the marks of real Christian fellowship? How can we build a stronger sense of this community in our church? How can our lives intersect throughout the week in a way that stimulates our joy and strengthens our faith? Mary and Elizabeth can teach us a lot.

Mary's Gift

November 28, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • Luke 1:26–33

In this sermon, we kick off our Advent series by looking at the two parts to Mary's gift - the gift of God's grace and the gift of God's Son. What is grace and how should the grace of God shape our lives? How do we, like Mary, courageously identify with Jesus when it's hard?