Facing Advent
Sermon: Facing Advent
Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Focus: When Christ returns in glory on the Last Day, we will see him face to face.
Function: That they would live in holiness and joyful expectation of Christ’s Second Advent.
Sermon: Facing Advent
Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Focus: When Christ returns in glory on the Last Day, we will see him face to face.
Function: That they would live in holiness and joyful expectation of Christ’s Second Advent.
Sermon: “What Wonderful Stones!”
Text: Mark 13:1-2
Focus: We are God’s Temple now.
Function: That they would see the Church as a living, growing entity—not just a building.
Sermon: The Widow’s Might (Reprise)
Text: Mark 12:38-44
Focus: God gives us everything we need.
Function: That they would joyfully give back to God through tithes and offerings to the Church.
Sermon: Blessed Are the Persecuted (Rejoice and Be Glad!)
Text: Matthew 5:10-12
Focus: God will bless and reward those persecuted for the name of Jesus.
Function: That they would persevere in faith and prayer for the persecuted Church.
Sermon: Hospital for Sinners
Text: Matthew 11:12-19; Romans 3:28
Focus: The church is a community for sinners to be forgiven.
Function: That they would extend to others the same grace given them.
Sermon: Saving Rich Men’s Souls
Text: Mark 10:17-31; Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
Focus: The love of money is an idol that robs our hearts and kills our faith.
Function: Only by God’s grace can the wealthy be saved.
Sermon: The Blessing of Woman
Text: Genesis 2:18-25
Focus: God created woman to be a helper to her husband.
Function: That they would love and honor their spouse as God intended.
Sermon: Cravings
Text: Numbers 11
Focus: God punishes his people for complaining.
Function: That they would be content and grateful for God’s gracious provision.
Sermon: Jesus, the Servant of All
Text: Mark 9:30-37; James 3:13–4:10
Focus: The Lord Jesus became the Servant of all when he laid down his life on the cross.
Sermon: “Help My Unbelief!”
Text: Mark 9:14-29
Focus: Jesus’ mercy overcomes our doubts.
Function: That their faith would be strengthened through Jesus’ Word and acts of mercy.