-20. Zechariah was not prepared for the Lord to answer.  Are we ready for the Lord to act on his promises?  Do you have an Advent heart prepared for Christmas? Parts: A. A heart of prayer. B. A heart of penitence. C. A heart of praise.  Preached on December 4, 2011, for the Second Sunday in Advent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/An-Advent-Heart-Is-Prepared-for-Christmas_-Lessons-from-Zechariah-Luke1_11-20.html

Christ Jesus Declares: “I’m Anointed for You” -- Isaiah 61:1-3

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.