St. Timothy Lutheran Church » Advent http://www.sainttimothy.org Sharing the Joy! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:56:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 ©2011 St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Lombard IL hiddenvorlon@msn.com (St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church) hiddenvorlon@msn.com (St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church) 1440 http://www.sainttimothy.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg St. Timothy Lutheran Church http://www.sainttimothy.org 144 144 St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church: Sharing the Joy! A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lombard Illinois Podcast. This podcast contains sermons from our worship services. Religion, Jesus, Life, church, Christianity, Spirituality, Christ, God St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church hiddenvorlon@msn.com no no The Advent Wreath http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/15/the-advent-wreath-3/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/15/the-advent-wreath-3/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:23:35 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=698 read more...]]> The Advent wreath is a contribution of the German and Scandinavian traditions. It developed out of the simple use of an evergreen spray of fir, spruce, balsam, or pine placed near the hearth. The wreath is plain, without any ornamentation of ribbon or bow. The evergreen of the wreath represents the life that is found in Christ. The greens have come from the out-of-doors where nature has begun its winter sleep. Midst the drabness of nature the evergreen branch symbolizes the continuation of life. In the home it is placed on a central table. In the church it is usually suspended above the altar or set on a pedestal resting on the floor.

The Advent candles are arranged with the spray. Candles have been used for centuries as the symbol of light. The light reminds us of Christ, the light of the world, so it is not at all strange that the Christian church has given the candle a prominent place in the observance of Advent.

It is the living light, the living flame that gives the candle its meaning, for the gospel light of Christ is itself a living power. This is what makes it more symbolic than artificial lights.

Jesus is the light that broke forth on the world on that first Christmas when he was born as Prince of Peace. He is the light that gradually penetrated into all the world. The traditional act of lighting one more candle each week–or each day–tells of the increasingly brighter light of his coming, and leads gradually to the blaze of light at the dawning of Christmas.

Here is a listing of prophecies to be read during the four Sundays of Advent:
1st Sunday in Advent – Jeremiah 33:14-16; Isaiah 9:1-2
Christ the Branch of Righteousness is promised.
The Prophecy Candle honors those who spoke His promises

2nd Sunday in Advent – Micah 4:1-7, 5:2
Christ will establish His Kingdom of Grace.
The Bethlehem Candle symbolizes the preparations made for Him.

3rd Sunday in Advent – Malachi 3:1-6; Luke 2:20
Christ shall purify His people.
The Shepherds’ Candle honors the first to spread the good news.

4th Sunday in Advent – Isaiah 40:1-8; Luke 2:13-14
Christ shall comfort His people.
The Angels’ Candle celebrates the joy of God’s grace to mankind.

]]> http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/15/the-advent-wreath-3/feed/ 0 Persevere Until the Coming of the Lord http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/12/persevere-until-the-coming-of-the-lord/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/12/persevere-until-the-coming-of-the-lord/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:36:55 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=697 PERSEVERE UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD

I.  By Living the Faith
II.  By Living in the Word
III. By the Faithfulness of our Lord

based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

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(Nothing is Impossible with God)

Based on Luke 1:37

by Guest Pastor Matthew Schwartz

]]> http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/11/this-is-the-one-born-of-a-virgin-our-savior-immanuel/feed/ 0 0:14:45 This is the One Born of a Virgin, Our Savior, Immanuel (Nothing is Impossible with God) Based on Luke 1:37 by Guest Pastor Matthew Schwartz Share on Facebook This is the One Born of a Virgin, Our Savior, Immanuel (Nothing is Impossible with God) Based on Luke 1:37 by Guest Pastor Matthew Schwartz Share on Facebook Podcast St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church no no The Coming of the Christ Brings True Rejoicing in His Forgiveness http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/08/the-coming-of-the-christ-brings-true-rejoicing-in-his-forgiveness/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/08/the-coming-of-the-christ-brings-true-rejoicing-in-his-forgiveness/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:45:34 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=689 read more...]]> When he preaches repentance, John the Baptist points us to Christ Jesus.  John was sent by God “as a witness, to bear witness about the Light, that all might believe through him” (John 1:7).  He baptizes with water in order to “make straight the way of the Lord,” who shall redeem His people from their sins (John 1:23).  That Lord Jesus “who comes after” John now stands among us and makes Himself known to us (John 1:26–27).  He has been anointed by the Holy Spirit “to bring good news to the poor” and “to bind up the brokenhearted” (Is. 61:1).

By the washing of the water with His Word and Spirit, He clothes His Church with “the garments of salvation” and adorns her with His own righteousness “as a bride adorns herself with her jewels” (Is. 61:10).  Therefore, we “rejoice always” in the Lord, “pray without ceasing,” and “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:16–18).  For “the God of peace,” who has called you by the Gospel, will surely “sanctify you completely,” so that “your whole spirit and soul and body” will “be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thess. 5:23–24).

]]> http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/08/the-coming-of-the-christ-brings-true-rejoicing-in-his-forgiveness/feed/ 0 Christians Live in Patient Anticipation of the Second Coming http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/05/christians-live-in-patient-anticipation-of-the-second-coming/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/05/christians-live-in-patient-anticipation-of-the-second-coming/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:20:41 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=687 CHRISTIANS LIVE IN PATIENT ANTICIPATION OF THE SECOND COMING

I.   We Expect the World to End
II.  To End in Fire
III.  So We Live Accordingly

based on 2 Peter 3:8-14

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based on Mark 7:31-37

]]> http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/02/this-is-the-one-of-whom-our-lips-can-no-more-silence-keep/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This is the One of Whom Our Lips Can No More Silence Keep based on Mark 7:31-37 Share on Facebook This is the One of Whom Our Lips Can No More Silence Keep based on Mark 7:31-37 Share on Facebook Podcast St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church no no You Are Prepared through Repentance for the Coming of the Lord http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/01/you-are-prepared-through-repentance-for-the-coming-of-the-lord/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/01/you-are-prepared-through-repentance-for-the-coming-of-the-lord/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:56:18 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=682 read more...]]> “The Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1) begins when John the Baptist appears and comes “proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4).  As the Prophet Isaiah had written, John is the messenger of the Lord, sent before His face to prepare His way.  To this day, the ministry of the Forerunner continues in the preaching of the Law and the Gospel, and in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.  By these ways and means “the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” (Is. 40:5), and the Good Shepherd “will gather the lambs in His arms” (Is. 40:11).  He speaks “tenderly to Jerusalem,” and He comforts His people by pardoning their iniquity (Is. 40:1–2).  What is more, He promises “new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Pet. 3:13).  Repent, therefore, and humble yourself as you wait for His coming in peace (2 Pet. 3:14), because He “is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance” (2 Pet. 3:9).

]]> http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/12/01/you-are-prepared-through-repentance-for-the-coming-of-the-lord/feed/ 0 Never Despise the Grace That Will Keep You Until Christ’s Coming http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/11/30/never-despise-the-grace-that-will-keep-you-until-christs-coming/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/11/30/never-despise-the-grace-that-will-keep-you-until-christs-coming/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:12:10 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=679 Never Despise the Grace That Will Keep You Until Christ’s Coming

I.  We Are Speeding Toward Our End / His Coming
II.  We Lack Nothing for that Day
III.  We Can Depend Upon His Promises

based on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

First Sunday Of Advent

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Lessons:

  • Isaiah 64:1–9
  • 1 Corinthians 1:3–9
  • Mark 11:1–10 (Mark 13:24–37)

The Lord Jesus Comes in Meekness and Humility to Save Us
Although we pray that God “would rend the heavens and come down” (Is. 64:1), that He would take vengeance against our enemies, we ourselves “have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment” (Is. 64:6). We have continued in our sins for “a long time, and shall we be saved?” (Is. 64:5). Yet, the Lord does not punish us in anger. He comes in voluntary meekness and humility to save us by His grace. Just as He once came into Jerusalem to sacrifice Himself for us upon the Cross (Mark 11:4–8), He still comes to His Church with the fruits of His Passion.

By His ministry of the Gospel we are “enriched in Him in all speech and all knowledge,” and so He will “sustain you to the end” (1 Cor. 1:5, 8).  Although “heaven and earth will pass away,” His words “will not pass away” (Mark 13:31).  As He sends disciples to call us to Himself in the fellowship of His Church, so will He “send out the angels” to gather us and all of His elect “from the ends of the earth” to Himself in heaven forever (Mark 13:27).

]]> http://www.sainttimothy.org/2011/11/23/the-first-sunday-in-advent/feed/ 0 Ready for Christ with Well-Guarded Hearts http://www.sainttimothy.org/2009/12/15/ready-for-christ-with-well-guarded-hearts/ http://www.sainttimothy.org/2009/12/15/ready-for-christ-with-well-guarded-hearts/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:13:14 +0000 HiddenVorlon http://www.sainttimothy.org/?p=320 READY FOR CHRIST TO COME FOR US – READY WITH WELL-GUARDED HEARTS

I.  We Face the Danger of Doubt and Anxiety
II. So We Call upon the Lord, Who Is Near
III. The Lord Guards our Hearts with His Peace
 

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