Welcome to our all things Advent page. Here you will be able to follow along with us for each week of Advent.
We pray that the Lord draws you nearer to himself in this time of anticipation and celebration!
Just hit the “+” to see what we did each week’s Sunday service and to meditate and grow from throughout the week.
Also, you can always listen to our Advent Playlist.
Week 1: HOPE
+ The Day Is Coming
Scripture:
Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
Songs for the Week:
- Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus - Red Mountain Music (Traditional)
- God With Us - All Sons & Daughters
- O Come O Come Emmanuel - Southside Original Arrangement
Sermon Text & Points:
The day is coming, hope and prepare for Christ’s sudden return.
- Text: Matthew 24:36-44
- Points: 4 Truths About the Day that is Coming
- Truth #1: Christ's delay will be long (36)
- Truth #2: Christ's return will be sudden & irreversible (37-39)
- Truth #3: Our lives will stand alone (40-41)
- Truth #4: We must be ready (42-44)
Week 2: LOVE
+ Love Welcomes
Scripture:
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
Songs for the Week:
- Sing We the Song of Emmanuel - Matt Boswell
- His Mercy Is More - Matt Papa
- Come Thou Long Expected Jesus - Red Mountain Music
Sermon Text & Points:
Welcome others as Christ welcomed you.
- Text: Romans 15:4-13
- Points: What Is A Welcoming Church?
- A Welcoming Church Patiently Endures & Encourages (4-6)
- A Welcoming Church Accepts One Another (7)
- A Welcoming Church Humbly Serves (8)
- A Welcoming Church Seeks Unity in Worship (9-12)
- A Welcoming Church Abounds in Hope (13)
Week 3: JOY
+ Blessed Trial
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
Songs for the Week:
- Joy to the World (Joyful Joyful) - Phil Whickam
- Sing We the Song of Emmanuel - Matt Boswell
- I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130) - Shane & Shane
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Traditional
Sermon Text & Points:
- Text: James 5:7-11
- Points:
How Do We Seek Joy in Trials?
- Learn to Patiently Wait (7-8)
- Stop Grumbling (9)
- Remember We Are Not Alone (10)
- Remain Firm (11)
Week 4: PEACE
+ True Peace
Scripture:
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Songs for the Week:
- Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - Traditional
- Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful) - Isaac Watts, Shane & Shane
- I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130) - Shane & Shane
- God With Us - All Sons & Daughters
Sermon Text & Points:
- Text: Matthew 1:18-25
- Points: 3 Questions That Must Be Addressed
- How Did Jesus Come?
- Who Is Jesus?
- What Does Jesus Confirm?