Episodes

  • The Lord Leads Us Home

    The Lord Leads Us Home
    Jan 18 2026
    Freedom is a fundamental American ideal. But what is freedom, truly? In the Bible we see that Jesus wants to lead us into a life of freedom. A sermon on the baptism of Jesus. Sermon Outline: I. Jesus is baptized to lead the way II. This way-leader is God Incarnate III. The Lord Jesus is leading us to the New Creation Scripture Text: Matthew 3:1-3, 11-17 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, The post The Lord Leads Us Home first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    29 mins
  • The Son Visits His Father

    The Son Visits His Father
    Jan 11 2026
    Stories about Jesus in his childhood are interesting to many. But the only one recorded in the Bible gives us a different picture than we would expect. A sermon on Luke 2:41-52 – Christ among the doctors, or, the boy Jesus visits the Temple Sermon Outline: I. Christ is present in his Father’s house II. Christ the Son is God incarnate III. Christ was born to rise again Scripture Text: Luke 2:41-52 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at The post The Son Visits His Father first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    28 mins
  • The Song of Simeon

    The Song of Simeon
    Jan 4 2026
    Jesus Christ is not like the gods of other religions. He became one of us and subjected himself to our pain and suffering that he might save us from it. A sermon on Luke 2:21-39, Jesus’s presentation at the Temple Sermon Outline: I. This Christ was subject to the Fall II. This Christ emptied himself, becoming poor III. This Christ is a savior for all people IV. This Christ delivers those who patiently wait for him Quotations: God chose to The post The Song of Simeon first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    38 mins
  • Heaven Breaks In

    Heaven Breaks In
    Dec 28 2025
    While we are very familiar with the Christmas story, in its original context its details are quite unexpected. A sermon on Luke 2:1-20 Sermon Outline: I. Heaven breaks in in an unexpected time II. Heaven breaks in in unexpected places III. Heaven breaks in to unexpected people Scripture Text: Luke 2:1-20 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. The post Heaven Breaks In first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    35 mins
  • Shieldmaiden, Mother of Headcrusher

    Shieldmaiden, Mother of Headcrusher
    Dec 21 2025
    Christmas is usually depicted as silent, meek, and mild. But what if Christmas had a metal side? A sermon on Luke 1 26-56 Sermon Outline: I. Mary is the model disciple II. Mary is the Ark III. Mary is a shieldmaiden. Quote: God chose to make man as he is–limited and suffering and subject to sorrows and death – He [God] had the honesty and the courage to take His own medicine. Whatever game He is playing with His creation, The post Shieldmaiden, Mother of Headcrusher first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    32 mins
  • Benedictus

    Benedictus
    Dec 14 2025
    Zechariah and Elizabeth prayed long for a child, but had given up hope. When the miracle baby comes, the father bursts into song. A sermon on the Song of Zechariah, Luke 1:67-80. Sermon outline: I. Redemption accomplished II. Redemption applied Scripture text: Luke 1: 67-80 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn The post Benedictus first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    40 mins
  • His Name is John

    His Name is John
    Dec 7 2025
    We all have hopes, dreams, and longings in our hearts. Here is a story about God fulfilling someone’s longings, and the promise to fulfill ours as well. A sermon on Luke 1:5-75, the Song of Zechariah, part I Sermon Outline I. Yahweh remembers (Zechariah) 1. He uses unexpected things 2. Yet he works through his appointed means II. Yahweh has been merciful (Jehohanon) 1. His salvation looks forward, not back 2. Our future hope is grounded in what he has The post His Name is John first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    37 mins
  • The Advent Cry

    The Advent Cry
    Nov 30 2025
    Song resonates with the human mind and psyche at a deep level we can only begin to understand. The Christian Bible is full of songs that express the full range of human emotion. A sermon on Psalm 80 Sermon Outline: I. Our problem is dire a. Pain anywhere is our pain b. We are at fault the the trouble II. Only a sovereign God can fix it a. Only he can bring us to repentance and keep us from back-sliding The post The Advent Cry first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    36 mins