November 30, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Sermon Title: The Light of Hope

Scripture: Luke 2:25–27

“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required...

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Introduction: Light shines the brightest in the darkest of times.

Hope in the Darkness:

1. Live with Expectation

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel...

-Luke 2:25a

2. Lean into Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit was on him (Simeon).

-Luke 2:25b

3. Listen to Holy Spirit

“It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

4. Led by Holy Spirit

“Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: The light of hope was born in Bethlehem and revealed to Simeon who watched and waited with a faith-filled heart.

November 23, 2025

Series: At the Table

Sermon: Table Manners

“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭11‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: It is important to pass faith to the next generation!

“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you..."

• 1 Corinthians 11:23a

Three Table Manners:

Remember Jesus' Sacrifice...

The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

-1 Corinthians 11:23b-24

Rejoice in Relationship...

“In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.””

-1 Corinthians 11:25

Respond with Thankgiving...

“So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup.”

-‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭11‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: As we gather at the Lord's Table this Thanksgiving season, let us be thankful!

November 16, 2025

AT THE TABLE

When Bread is Not Enough!

“Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.” Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

-‭‭John‬ ‭6‬:‭32‬-‭35‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: Social work cannot be a substitute for spiritual transformation!

Moses the Shadow...

Jesus said to them, "Very truly I tell you, It is not Moses who has given you bread from heaven..."

-John 6:32

Jesus the Substance...

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

-John 6:35

Jesus = Life

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

-‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

CONCLUSION: Like Jesus, we must understand that physical bread is not enough.

“Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.””

‭‭-John‬ ‭6‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬