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The Hope of Christmas Pastor John Toone The Hope of Christmas Pastor John Toone

What Child is This? (Luke 1:26-38)

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?

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The Hope of Christmas Pastor John Toone The Hope of Christmas Pastor John Toone

The Hope of Christmas (Luke 1:5-25)

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?

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