Luke 2:8-12 1. The Joy of Advent is a Person (Luke 2:8-12, 20) 2. The Joy of Advent is a Relationship (John 15:9-11) 3. The Joy of Advent is Permanent (John 16:20-24; John 17:13; Galatians 5:22)
Author: Jeremy Hudgins (Jeremy Hudgins)
The Peace of Advent
The Peace of Advent Isaiah 9:6 True Peace is Provided Through Christ A. It is a Gift from Jesus (John 14:1, 27) B. Establishes Peace with God (Romans 5:1-2) True Peace is to Rule in Our Heart (Colossians 3:15) A. His Peace Empowers Us B. His Peace Anchors Us C. His Peace Calms Us (Philippians...
The Hope of Advent
Psalm 25:1-5, 20-21; Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14 True Hope Begins with God True Hope Brings Daily Confidence True Hope Brightens the Future
When our Faith Journey doesn’t Travel as Anticipated
Luke 1:26-38, 46-55; Matthew 1:18-25 1. Guard Against Disenchantment 2. Guard Against Disillusionment Hebrews 12:1-3 3. Guard Against Discouragement Hebrews 12:1-3
When Jesus is Truly our Lord
1 Thessalonians 5:19-24 1. We Surrender to the Holy Spirit’s Leadership (Vs. 19) 2. We Surrender to the Word’s Instruction (Vs. 20-22) 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 A. Value the Word (Vs. 20) B. Verify the Word (Vs. 21a) C. Receive the Word (Vs. 21b-22) 3. We Surrender to...
When Jesus is Truly our Lord
1 Thessalonians 5:19-24 1. We Surrender to the Holy Spirit’s Leadership (Vs. 19) 2. We Surrender to the Word’s Instruction (Vs. 20-22) 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 A. Value the Word (Vs. 20) B. Verify the Word (Vs. 21a) C. Receive the Word (Vs. 21b-22) 3. We Surrender to...
Interacting with the Family of God
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 1. The Interaction of the Family of God with Leadership (Vs. 12-13) A. Responsibilities of the Pastoral Relationship 1 Peter 5:2-4 John 10:11-13 B. Responsibilities of the Family Relationship Hebrews 13:17...
Living in Light of the Lord’s Return
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1. Live with Anticipation (Vs. 1-5) 2. Live with Intention (Vs. 6-10) A. Intentionally be Awake and Sober B. Intentionally Walk by Faith C. Intentionally Live in Hope 3. Live in Exhortation (Vs. 11) Hebrews 10:24-25
Encouraging Words
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The Things We Possess (Vs. 13, 15a) A. We Possess the Truth (Vs. 13a, 15a) B. We Possess Assured Hope (Vs. 13b) 2. The Things We Believe (Vs. 14-15) A. We Believe the Gospel (Vs. 14a) B. We Believe in the Return of...