Luke builds a vision of who Jesus is as a Messiah by giving us insight into Jesus’ life at a middle school age. Like layers of a Bob Ross painting, Luke alone includes this portrait of Jesus at age 12, and gives indication as to Jesus’ Messianic role as a son of Israel, a son of prophetic greatness, and the Son of God.
This is the final message in Mike Osborne’s 2008 series, “The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For.” The shepherds in the Christmas story had an unforgettable experience when the angels visited them and announced the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
However, in this message Mike says there were at least four things God DIDN’T do on the night Jesus was born. Find out what they were!
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Mike Osborne preached about the prophetess Anna, whose hope in the redemption of Jerusalem was finally realized when she saw the baby Jesus in the temple. See your need of a Redeemer and draw near to him this Christmas.
In this, the third sermon in UPC’s 2008 Advent series, Mike Osborne takes you through a study of Simeon’s Song in Luke 2. Listen to the stunning things Simeon had to say about the child he was holding in his arms. If you are waiting for consolation, Jesus Christ is the end of your wait.
Mary’s “Magnificat” shows that God does the unexpected. He picks unexpected places, chooses unexpected people, and gives unexpected plenty to people who, like Mary, trust in him. In this message prior to the Lord’s Supper, Mike Osborne explains why you can rejoice in God your Savior.
This message is the first in a series of Advent messages given by Mike Osborne in 2008. The series, entitled “The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For,” highlights five characters in Luke 1 & 2: Zechariah, Mary, Simeon, Anna, and the shepherds.
This first message focuses on the song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-80, often called the Benedictus (Latin for “praise”). Find out how Jesus Christ has rescued us from three of our most daunting spiritual enemies.