Category: Baptism

Baptism of Jesus 2025

Baptism of Jesus 2025 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 19th, 2025 Luke 3:15-17, 20-22 Baptism has been an important sacrament, ordinance, rite, or whatever word you would like to attach to it, since before Christianity...

Category: Epiphany

Epiphany 2025

Epiphany 2025 Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 12th, 2025 Matthew 2:1-12 Our text for today offers us the story of two very different kings. One wise, the other wicked. One a legitimate heir, the other...

Category: Christmas

Milestones of Jesus’ Life

Milestones of Jesus’ Life Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley January 5th, 2025 Luke 2:41-52 This morning brings the conclusion of the overall birth narrative for Luke’s account. As I mentioned previously, Luke moves more slowly than...

Category: Advent

Joy at the Coming of the Christ

Joy at the Coming of the Christ Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 15th, 2024 Luke 3:7-18 Last week we explored how the ministry of John the Baptist announced the coming of the Christ of God,...

Category: Advent

The Peace of Christ Announced

The Peace of Christ Announced Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 8th, 2024 Luke 3:1-6 We begin this morning with our Gospel text found in Luke’s account. As a brief aside, Luke’s account is my favorite...

Category: Advent

How Will Emmanuel Arrive?

How Will Emmanuel Arrive? Rev. Dr. Chris Hensley December 1st, 2024 Luke 21:25-36 There is often great uncertainty when it comes to reading the Bible. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, though. Uncertainty, as...