ADVENT 2021 - O Come All Ye Faithful!

November 28, 2021: O Come Ye to Bethlehem

The journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem was an arduous 90-mile trek for Joseph and Mary. However, the journey was more than a physical one. It was a spiritual adventure for this couple who had been chosen by God for this incredible assignment. The journey to Bethlehem is a journey of faith. The shepherds. The Wise Men. All of us. 

Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-7

Daily Bible Readings

November 29: Micah 5:1-9

November 30: Matthew 1

December 1: Matthew 2:1-12

December 2: Matthew 2:13-23

December 3: Matthew 3:1-12

December 4: Reflection

December 5, 2021: Very God, Begotten Not Created

Who is the Son of God? What do we know about His pre-existence? The story of Jesus’ birth actually fits into a cosmic narrative. The eternal God exists in plurality in eternity. God, The Word of God, and The Spirit of God ---- eternally in unity and harmony. Profound truths like this require deep thought and great faith.

Sermon Text: John 1:1-5

Daily Bible Readings

December 6: Genesis 3

December 7: Matthew 3:13-4:11

December 8: Matthew 4:12-25

December 9: John 1:1-18

December 10: John 1:19-51

December 11: Reflection

December 12, 2021: Citizens of Heaven Above

Some hymnals have “bright hosts” in stanza 3, while the original seems to favor “citizens of heaven above.” I’m going with the original! Today we will celebrate the beauty of belonging to the People of God. Jesus came to reconcile us to God and to restore God’s creation. He has established a new people – the New Covenantal People of God. Let’s join the heavenly choir and sing!

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Daily Bible Readings

December 13: Matthew 5:1-26

December 14: Matthew 5:27-48

December 15: Matthew 6:1-18

December 16: Matthew 6:19-34

December 17: Matthew 7

December 18: Reflection

December 19, 2021:Word of the Father, Now in Flesh

Appearing

Christmas is a celebration of the Miracle of the Incarnation --- God became flesh! This is truly a unique message that distinguishes Christianity. Our God has become flesh in the form of His Son. A true miracle that beckons us to believe and follow!

Sermon Text: John 1:14-18

Daily Bible Readings

December 20: Matthew 8

December 21: Matthew 9

December 22: John 3:1-21

December 23: John 4:1-26

December 24: Luke 2

December 25: Reflection

Christmas Eve 2021: To Thee Be All Glory Given

Jesus Christ is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being. Wow! The glory of God is on display in Jesus. We celebrate the glory of the Son of God!

Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-4

December 26, 2021: O Come, Let Us Adore Him!

The story of Christmas is powerful, gripping, and amazing. Jesus is the Son of Man and the Son of God. He is God in the flesh. The story of His life, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension is the centerpiece of history. He is worthy of our adoration. O Come Let Us Adore Him!

Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-3

Daily Bible Readings

December 27: Colossians 1:18-23

December 28: Philippians 2:1-11

December 29: Ephesians 1:3-14

December 30: Ephesians 1:15-23

December 31: Reflection