Almost Christmas - Acts 2 United Methodist Church

New Year, True You

December 31, 2023 • Rev. Brandon Blacksten • Psalm 139:23–24

As we head into a new year, marketers promise that the possibility of a “new year, new you.” But instead of trying to become something different, what if we focused on becoming more fully our true selves—the people God created us to be?

Candlelight Christmas Eve: Waiting for Dawn

December 24, 2023 • Dr. Mark Foster • Luke 2:1–7

Jesus came to bring light into darkness. Today, we celebrate that the light has come into the world, and the darkness cannot overcome it! Merry Christmas!

Love in Action

December 17, 2023 • Dr. Mark Foster • 1 Corinthians 13:4–8

Love is more than a feeling—it’s something we put into action. In this sermon, Pastor Mark invites Acts 2 families to share how they have answered God’s call to embody Jesus’ love through service to others.

An Almost Hope

December 10, 2023 • Dr. Robert Gorrell • 1 Peter 1:3–5

When we're struggling, hope can seem distant an even unattainable. The hope that Jesus brings, though, comes into the darkness with us and shines a light.

Peace: The Antidote to Anger

December 3, 2023 • Dr. Mark Foster • John 14:18–19, John 14:27

As the season of Advent begins, this four-week sermon series is to help us move from merely living an “almost” life to the full, altogether life God has for us in God’s kingdom.