Mary: The Promise Conceived
Luke 1:26-55
Sermon
by James Merritt

Promises, Promises. Every time someone breaks a promise, they just blame it on the old saying "Promises were meant to be broken." It is very hard not to believe that and accept that as a way of life.

The world's three most famous promises are promises that are never kept. Do you know what they are?

  1. The check is in the mail
  2. I'll love you in the morning
  3. I'm from the government and I'm here to help you

Let's face it. Politicians are famous for making promises they don't keep. In the 20th century these are just a few promises that were made that weren't kept.

  • The Income Tax will only apply to the wealthiest individuals and will never go above six-percent.
  • Social Security will always be there for you and the tax will only be two-percent.
  • Federal aid to Education will never mean Fed…
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