Why Haven’t You Torn The Sky Open Yet?

Sermon preached on Saturday, November 28, 2020 (First Sunday of Advent) via Zoom at Church of the Savior in Wheaton, IL. If there are two things I hate, they are waiting and staying awake. I hate waiting. Ask anyone who knows me. I am absolutely horrible when it comes to delayed gratification. I’ve been known to open new boxes of cereal on the way home from the store. And I hate staying awake. ...

 · 10 min · joshuapsteele

John the Baptist Fulfills the Words of Isaiah

Sermon preached on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Church of the Savior in Wheaton, IL. Scripture: Luke 3:1-6. ℹ️ Note This is an automated transcript of the sermon audio, lightly edited for readability. The original recording is available from Church of the Savior. I’d actually like to pray this week’s collect again, because I think it’s so good. So, pray with me. Merciful God, who sent your messengers, the prophets, to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation, give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ...

 · 14 min · joshuapsteele