
Sermon Notes: Dec 21, 2025

ADVENT LOVE
#4 in the Advent series NEAR
Tim Cartwright
Luke 2:21-38
“We need not doubt that He ate a poor man’s food, and wore a poor man’s apparel, and worked a poor man’s work, and shared in a poor man’s troubles. Such condescension is truly marvelous. Such an example of humility surpasses man’s understanding.” – J.C. Ryle
Witness #1: Simeon
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” – Luke 2:29-32
Witness #2: Anna
“Isaiah is telling us that the Messiah Son is exactly what every sinner desperately needs, He is the answer to every destructive thing that sin does to us, and He is the solution to the sin that we cannot avoid or escape.” – Paul Tripp
The Invitation:
- Receive the greatest gift of love you’ve ever been offered!
- Commit to living in thankful anticipation of Christ’s return and actively proclaiming the Gospel to everyone you encounter.
What’s your next step?
- To learn more about following Jesus or getting connected at TBC, click here.

