Sermons on Advent

God Lifts Up the Lowly!

You can also listen to this sermon and more from Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Spotify. Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-55 (Luke 1:39–55) 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,…

Where Shall Joy Be Found?

You can also listen to this sermon and more from Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Spotify. 14Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel!Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!15The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy.The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.16On…

Hope In The God Who Doesn’t Change

You can also listen to this sermon and more from Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Spotify. Hope In The God Who Doesn’t Change We were putting the Christmas tree up and all that good stuff, pumping the tunes. As decorations were going up and people were smiling and it smelled of cinnamon and cheer, because of…

Midweek Advent #1: The Tree of Promise

You can also listen to this sermon and more from Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Spotify. The Tree of Promise 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;    from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—    the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,    the Spirit of counsel and of might,    the Spirit of the knowledge and…

When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles His Enemies

Life Guide Philippians 4:4-7(NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and…

When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles Himself

Life Guide When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles Himself 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being…