-44. We don't know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? Parts: A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life. B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him. C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep.  Preached on November 28, 2010, for the First Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN. Print copy available at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Watch-Continuously,-Ready-for-Jesus-Matthew24_37-44.html

Repentance: It's Not Just Words; It's a Complete Change of Heart -- Matthew 3:1-12

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.