THE ADVENT OF LOVE

Luke 1:39-56; Hebrews 10:1-10

The preparation of all that God is accomplishing in his redemptive purposes is driven by his deep and abiding love.

THE ADVENT OF JOY

Isaiah 12:1-6

Even when life looks and feels like a parched river bed, the promise is that we can joyfully draw from God’s spring of salvation.

THE ADVENT OF PEACE

Luke 1:67-79; Philippians 1:3-11; 4:6-9

The advent of peace was anticipated by Zacharias, fulfilled by Jesus, and is being perfected in you.

THE ADVENT OF HOPE

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Even five minutes is an eternity for those who live with the thought that there is no hope.

THE QUESTION ON TRIAL

John 18:28-19:16

As Jesus stands on trial before Pilate it is in a very real sense a trial of my life and yours.

THE QUESTION OF INQUIRY

John 18:1-12

What we are looking for tells us more about ourselves than any other question that could be asked.

THE QUESTION OF PREMATURE SATISFACTION

John 16:16-33

The greatest detriment to the continuing pursuit of faith development isn’t that we want too much but that we settle for so little.