Enter the Nativity
An Advent Series
ADVENT 2021: Come in Humbleness
December 12, 2021 • Pastor Steve Poole • Luke 2:8–20
ADVENT 2021: Come in Humbleness - Steve Poole; THEME – The shepherds come humbly. TEXT – Luke 2:8-20 OUTLINE 1. Humble Shepherds received the Gospel first. • God welcomes the unwelcomed. 2. Humbly seek Jesus. • The shepherds” returned, glorifying and praising God..” 3. Humbly give witness to what you see and hear. • Tell your story of encounters with the humble Savior. 4. Humbly Jesus was born in a manger. • This king was not born in a palace, surrounded by servants. • Philippians 2:5-8 • He is our example of a humble servant leader. NEXT STEPS 1. Take time this week to seek Jesus. 2. Testify to what you have seen and heard from Jesus. 3. Humbly serve others as Jesus did.
ADVENT 2021: Come With Wonder
December 5, 2021 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Luke 1:26–38
ADVENT 2021: Come in Innocent Wonder – Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Mary is stirred to praise. TEXT - Luke 1:26-38 OUTLINE 1. Confrontation - “How can this be?” (Luke 1:34) * Mary begins her an angelic encounter with questions. 2. Humble Recognition - “I am the Lord’s servant.” (Luke 1:38). * Mary moves from a place of questioning to obedience. * Job 37:5 * Psalm 115:3 * Isaiah 55:8 3. Deeper Recognition - “My soul magnifies the Lord…” (Luke 1:46-55) * Mary’s heart moves to praise! * Her son will turn the world upside-down. NEXT STEPS 1. How do you respond when you recognize God’s work? 2. When have you had to move from ‘confrontation to humble recognition to deeper recognition’?
ADVENT 2021: Come in Obedience
November 28, 2021 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18–25
ADVENT 2021: Come in Obedience – Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Joseph obeyed. TEXT - Matthew 1:18-25 OUTLINE 1. Joseph’s worst nightmare: betrayed with no way out. * Matthew 1:18-19 2. Joseph’s difficult calling: tough it out. * Matthew 1:20-21 3. Joseph’s ultimate decision: God is with me. * Matthew 1:22-25 * Isaiah 7:14 NEXT STEPS * How do you respond when you are mad at God? * How can you narrow the gap between hearing God’s call and obeying it? GIVE TO CEDAR HILLS http://www.cedarhillscr.org/give