Foretold: Advent 2022 - Cornerstone Chapel of the Christian and Missionary Alliance

A Great Messiah and Kingdom

December 25, 2022 • Pastor Damian Mericka • Luke 2:4–7, Philippians 2:5–8, Matthew 12:38–42, Ephesians 2:1–10, Revelation 12:1–12

Jesus has arrived- a child is born right on schedule in the right place, to the right family. While we focus on what we can see, there is much the Scripture attests to beyond what the natural eye sees in the moment. Like a conversation one has with another, often we sense there is more going on that what we can see, so we dig deeper to find out.

Do You See What I See?

December 18, 2022 • Pastor Damian Mericka • Leviticus 12, Isaiah 9:1–7, 2 Peter 1:15–21, Luke 2:21–38

As God delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage, God was about to bring an even greater deliverance for humanity from the bondage of sin, the judgment of death, and the wrath and eternal punishment of hell. What was celebrated with the birth of the firstborn male in every family was the delivering power of God from Egyptian slavery. Mary and Joseph were beginning to see that they were holding someone greater than Moses in their arms- Moses as Israel’s deliverer. Jesus is humanity’s Savior!

Guide Us to Thy Perfect Light

December 11, 2022 • Pastor Damian Mericka • Isaiah 60:1–6, Jeremiah 29:13–14, Matthew 2:1–18, Psalm 132:11–12, Jeremiah 22:30

Today's message is about much more than wise men from the east or kings and kingdoms. Today's message is a call to be the living church- filled, empowered, and led of the Spirit of the Living God for the Glory of the true Messiah and King, Jesus. Today's message invites us to look at our own hearts and make the decision to pursue Jesus with all that we have! So, hold on, here we go!

Peace on Earth

December 4, 2022 • Pastor Damian Mericka • Luke 2:14, Matthew 10:34–39, Romans 5:1–5, Leviticus 16:7–10, Genesis 15

"Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy..."

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

November 27, 2022 • Pastor Damian Mericka • Matthew 5:4, Genesis 35:16–20, Revelation 21:1–5, Jeremiah 31:10–17, Matthew 2:16–18

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 What a verse to kick of the Advent season with, right? An invitation to mourn? The title of this message is Comfort and Joy, and while we all long for the comfort and joy of the Lord for our lives the road to experiencing this is that of sorrow...