Light of the World
2020 Sermons for January
Light to the Nations
January 19, 2020 • Rev. Dr. John Whitaker
Message: Israel failed to be the Servant of the Lord. God chooses another whose ministry is to bring salvation to all people. Jesus is the Light to the nations.
The Servant of the Lord
January 12, 2020 • Rev. Dr. John Whitaker
Theme: The Ministry of Jesus as Servant Message: God chooses in ways other than we expect. Jesus was proclaimed to be the Servant of the Lord at his baptism. He was empowered to treat people with justice and yet be tenderhearted. He will persevere despite opposition. He will call people to righteousness and will be a new covenant. He will heal the blind and release people from bondage.
Come to the Light
January 5, 2020 • Rev. Dr. John Whitaker
Message: God’s vision is for a kingdom of diverse people from many nations. On Epiphany we remember that the wise men followed the light and came first to the city but found the child in Bethlehem. The person of Jesus can unite us in worship. Can we let go of what divides us?