The Second Advent: Prepared at All Times (Matthew 24:36-51)

The Second Advent:
Prepared at All Times
Matthew 24:36-51

As we end our celebration of Advent and look forward to 2019, Pastor Brice challenges the church to be prepared as we anticipate Christ’s return.

I. While we wait for the second advent, we must count the cost and endure until the end
II. While we wait for the second advent, we must do well with the gifts we have been given
A. If you have been given much, humbly multiply more
B. If you have been given little, don’t let fear prevent multiplication
III. While we wait for the second advent, we must spend more energy on an eternal mission

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation | God’s Use of the Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation
God’s Use of the Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20

In this sermon, Morgan Putman looks at the story of Jesus’s birth from the perspective of the shepherds and shows how we can learn from their response to the good news of great joy the angels proclaimed to them.

I. Who were the shepherds?
II. What was the message?
A. A message for all people (10)
B. A message of good news (10-11)
III. What was the response?
A. Angels’ Response (13-14)
B. Shepherds’ Response (15-20)
1. Action
2. Praise

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation | Herod the Great: The Not So Great Story of Rejecting the Power of God (Matthew 2:1-6)

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation
Herod the Great: The Not So Great Story of Rejecting the Power of God
Matthew 2:1-6

In this sermon, Pastor Brice Holbrook explains what we can learn about the power of God from evil King Herod’s response to the birth of Jesus.

I. Those who reject God fear his power
II. Those who reject God want his power
III. Those who reject God cannot receive his power

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation | Jesus Through Joseph's Eyes (Matthew 1:18-25)

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation
Jesus Through Joseph's Eyes
Matthew 1:18-25

In this sermon, Missional Community Pastor Stephen McNeill shows what we can learn from the heritage and character of Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus.

I. Joseph’s family
II. Joseph’s character
A. A just man
B. A compassionate husband
C. An obedient servant
D. A faithful worshiper
E. A loving father

Takeaways:
1. The Father has adopted us through Christ into this same family.
2. Our obedience matters.
3. We are the light of the world.
4. Marvel at the sovereign work of God.

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation | And His Name Shall Be Called (Isaiah 9:2–7)

Unto Us: Perspectives on the Incarnation
And His Name Shall Be Called
Isaiah 9:2–7

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick introduces our Advent series by examining what the prophet Isaiah meant when he referred to the coming Messiah by so many rich and descriptive names.

I. Wonderful Counselor
II. Mighty God
III. Everlasting Father
IV. Prince of Peace
V. Emmanuel