The Coming of Jesus Enables Us to Rejoice

The Third Sunday in Advent has traditionally been called by the Latin word, Gaudete, meaning “Rejoice!” For as you are called to repentance, so also are you urged to rejoice in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. By His own Cross, He has accomplished salvation for you; “He has cleared away your enemies,” “taken read more…

A Voice In The Wilderness

A Voice In The Wilderness By Guest Preacher A. Andrew Das Share on Facebook

Advent Service 12-02-09

Advent Service from 12-02-09   Share on Facebook

The Advent Wreath

The Advent wreath is a contribution of the German and Scandinavian traditions.  It developed out of the simple use of an evergreen spray of fir, spruce, balsam, or pine placed near the hearth.  The wreath is plain, without any ornamentation of ribbon or bow.  The evergreen of the wreath represents the life that is found read more…

Ready for Christ to Come for Us

Ready With Strong Hearts Filled With Joy I.  Because of the Faith Christ Gives II. Because of the Love Christ Brings III. Because of the Righteousness Christ Bestows Share on Facebook

Advent Services

The word “advent” means “coming.”  We celebrate the season by getting ready for Christ to come for us.  That makes Advent a penitential season, for we prepare for the coming of our Lord by repenting of our sins and receiving His gifts of grace and forgiveness in Christ. During Advent we have many opportunities for read more…

First Sunday in Advent

The Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us The Season of Advent focuses on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and this first Sunday establishes this theme for the rest of the season. The Son of God came long ago to be our Savior, “a righteous Branch,” descended from David (Jer. 33:15). As read more…

Advent from 12-17-08

He Comes With Comfort To Him Who Waits… Share on Facebook

Advent from 12-10-08

Advent sermon from 12-10-08 by guest Pastor Schwartz. He comes with proof to him who doubts… Share on Facebook

Advent from 12-03-08

Advent sermon from 12-03-08 by guest Pastor Rutschow. He Comes With Enlightenment To Him Who Does Not Understand… Share on Facebook