SERMON TITLE 講題: Live to Glorify and Serve with Joy 生命頌讚、與歡樂事奉

SERMON TEXTS 經文: Isaiah 以赛亞書 35:1-4, Luke 路加 1:46-55

A.  INTRODUCTION 簡述導介:

  1. The Four Advent Sundays: Focus theme: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love 基督降臨期(共四週),每週主題: 盼望、和平、喜樂和慈愛。
  2. The traditional lighting of the Advent candles: started since Nov; 29 燃點蠟燭的傳统意義: 十一月廿九日至十二月 廿七日。
  3. The historical & theological significance of the birth of the Christ child 基督降生的歷史性及神學思维。
  4. Waiting in hope & listening for peace 盼望的等候與穩妥的聆聽。

B. MINDFULNESS OF GOD’S GOODNESS & MERCY 儆醒提示: 神的慈愛與恩惠:

  1. Our Lives’ Goal: To Glorifies the Lord (Luke 1: 47,48) 信徒生命目標: 榮耀 神 （ 路加1:47,48)
  2. Our spirit is to rejoice in God, our Savior (1: 49, 51) 信徒生命目標: 榮耀 神 （ 路加1:47,48)
  3. Our work is empowered through His great deeds (1: 50,54) 信徒得力是籍上帝大能 （路加1：50,54
  4. Grateful for God’s goodness & mercy (1: 53-54)）信徒要感謝上帝的慈愛與恩惠（路加 1 ：53,54）

C. SPIRITUAL LESSON & CHALLENGES屬靈功課與挑戰:

  1. The long-expected Jesus brings hope, peace, joy, love and comfort 期待已久的彌賽亞帶來盼望、和平、喜樂、 仁愛和安慰
  2. The Christmas message: A new and abundant life 聖誕訊息: 给人有新及豐盛的生命 (約10:10）
  3. The reflections on God’s Mindfulness 思考反省: 神的信實