Luke 3:23-38 Below is a sermon manuscript from January 25, 2026. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Who am I? When we answer that question today, it is often an inward turn. Many tend to answer that question not by grounding ourselves, by assessing heritage or rootedness, but by differentiating ourselves. It is often related to passions and interests, … Continue reading Son of Adam, Son of God
Jesus Is Baptized
Luke 3:21-22 Below is a sermon manuscript from January 18, 2026. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Have you ever known someone who is incredibly entitled? Someone who thinks regular rules simply don’t apply to them? I will admit I enjoy coming across an occasional video or story about someone who thought they were above it all, … Continue reading Jesus Is Baptized
John the Baptist
Luke 3:1-20 Below is a sermon manuscript from January 11, 2026. Watch the sermon here. Introduction My wife, Ashley, had a moment the other day at the grocery store. The cashier had something on his chin. Pointing it out could have been awkward, maybe even felt harsh or embarrassing in the moment, but it may have … Continue reading John the Baptist
Jesus In the Temple
Luke 2:39-52 Below is a sermon manuscript from January 4, 2026. Watch the sermon here. Introduction As we were leaving to visit family over Christmas, I had one of those moments where your stomach drops. I realized I couldn’t find my wallet. You know that feeling. You replay where you’ve been. You start thinking through everything … Continue reading Jesus In the Temple
Why Jesus? (Christmas Eve)
Below is the Christmas Eve message manuscript. Introduction Why Jesus? Have you ever thought of that question? On Christmas, we celebrate a baby being born to a humble girl from Nazareth. A baby called Jesus. It’s an event in history that changed everything, even affecting our calendars. But what is so special about this moment? … Continue reading Why Jesus? (Christmas Eve)
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1-21 Below is a sermon manuscript from December 21, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Every year at Christmas, we’re surrounded by scenes of beauty and spectacle—lights, music, pageantry. And none of that is wrong. But when you actually read Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus, something surprising happens. The most important event in … Continue reading Jesus Is Born
John Is Born
Luke 1:57-80 Below is a sermon manuscript from December 14, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Have you ever held your breath while driving through a tunnel? When you get one, there is a big gasp. Your body is reacting to you not breathing for that period of time, and you and others can audibly hear … Continue reading John Is Born
Jesus’ Mom Sings
Luke 1:39-56 Below is a sermon manuscript from December 7, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Have you ever thought about how Jesus tends to bring together the unlikeliest of people? One of the joys of ministry is hearing people’s stories, hearing how they came to know Jesus. Sometimes the path is simple, other times complicated, … Continue reading Jesus’ Mom Sings
Jesus Will Be Here
Luke 1:26-38 Below is a sermon manuscript from November 30, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Did Mary know? There is a Christmas song that says “Mary Did You Know?” Mary, did you knowThat your baby boyWould one day walk on water?Mary, did you knowThat your baby boyWould save our sons and daughters? Did you knowThat … Continue reading Jesus Will Be Here
John Will Be Here
Luke 1:5-25 Below is a sermon manuscript from November 23, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Have you ever had a recurring nightmare? A big moment in life that was wrecked somehow. I remember going through seminary and having a repeat dream that I wouldn’t be able to complete the program because my high school credits … Continue reading John Will Be Here
Boonstra Babble 