Sermons > Advent and Christmas
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Advent_1_Gospel_before_the_Gospel.doc
(48K)This was this year's sermon for the first week of Advent: HOPE. Even though some people won't like my non-traditional take on creation, I truly believe it is important to see Jesus as the "New Adam." -

Advent_2_Perfect Peace_Luke1.doc
(45K)This was this year's sermon for the second week of Advent: Peace. During the last couple of Christmas seasons, I've been tremendously encouraged by what John the Baptizer's father had to say about both John and Jesus. -

Advent_3_Love_X_Dimensions.doc
(161K)This was this year's sermon for the third week of Advent: LOVE.I've read a book with a similar title and appropriated it for my own sermon on John 3:16. However, I felt like I needed to focus on the verses BEFORE John 3:16 at this time in our lives. -

Advent_4_The Incomparable Joyfulness of Being God's Own
(41K)For the Sunday celebrating "Joy," I chose as my text, one verse, Luke 2:10. In the angel's promise of "good news" of GREAT JOY, I see a promise for us, even when we don't FEEL joyful.