In this sermon we look at how God showed His mercy to His people through the birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-80. He showed mercy on Elizabeth and Zechariah by giving them a child and He showed mercy on His people by sending John to prepare the way for the Savior, Jesus Christ. God continues to treat us far better than we deserve and show us mercy today.

How have a seen God's mercy in my own life?

How have a responded to God's mercy?

In this sermon we return to celebrating the hope of Christmas from The Gospel of Luke. We'll focus on Luke 1:39-56 and Mary's song of praise. This song celebrates the upcoming birth of her Son, Jesus Christ, and rejoices in how He reflects the loving care of His Heavenly Father.

Why is Jesus worth celebrating? How do I celebrate Jesus?

In this sermon, ESBC member and seminary student Stephen Howard preaches. He'll share about Mary the mother of Jesus from Luke 1:26-38. This passage will help us see that God chose to enter the world through an unlikely person from an unremarkable place. The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary describes the Savior foretold by the prophets and demonstrates that nothing is impossible with God.

Why did God choose to enter the world through an unlikely person from an unremarkable place?
If nothing is impossible with God, how should I live?

Life can often feel discouraging. When we are in the middle of those discouraging times, it can be tempting to succumb to hopelessness. Through the story of Zechariah in Luke 1:5-25, we can discover that the good news of Jesus provides Hope for the Hopeless.

When am I tempted to feel discouraged or hopeless?

How can Jesus be a source of hope to those who feel hopeless?

Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth

On Christmas eve, we focus on the star and the wise men's journey to find Jesus (a journey we are invited on as well). On Christmas Day, we focus on the gifts they gave Jesus (vs. 11) and the gift of salvation that He offers to us.

On Christmas eve, we focus on the star and the wise men's journey to find Jesus (a journey we are invited on as well). On Christmas Day, we focus on the gifts they gave Jesus (vs. 11) and the gift of salvation that He offers to us.

The Lord is (and Jesus will someday be) a strong king.

Go tell it on the mountain!