Advent 2022
Behold, the King!
Behold, the King of Kings
December 25, 2022 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Luke 2:1–20
In this final sermon from our Advent series, Pastor Neal looks at Jesus as the King of Kings, and at believers as the messengers of the King. At the birth of Jesus, the shepherds responded to the message of the King by faith, and left many wondering not only at their outward expression of joy and praise, but at their message of the good news of Jesus, the Savior. Like the shepherds, we too are called to be messengers of the King! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Behold, the King of Victory
December 24, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • 1 Corinthians 15:50–58
In the past four Advent sermons we have looked at the blessings of hope, love, joy, and peace that have come from Jesus coming to earth. In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, we see that Christ came for another significant reason, and that was to give us victory, as he defeated the Law which condemns us, sin, and death. From our Christmas Eve sermon at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Behold, the King of Peace
December 18, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • John 14:26–29
When Christ returns, perfect peace on earth will finally come, but how do we find peace now? In this Advent sermon, Pastor Phil helps us to answer this question by looking at the only source of true peace, Jesus Christ the Lord. Unlike the world’s peace, the peace of Christ is not dependent upon circumstances, but in knowing that he has saved us, he is sovereign over us, and that he loves us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Behold, the King of Joy
December 11, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • John 15:1–11
Joy is a deep inner contentment, a rejoicing regardless of circumstances. But where do we find this type of joy? In this Advent sermon from John 15:1-11, we see that true joy comes not from material possessions, personal expression, or experiences, but from knowing and abiding in the Lord Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Behold, the King of Love
December 4, 2022 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Romans 8:35–39
Things happen in our lives that seem to indicate that God is not present or that he no longer cares, and we may doubt his love for us, but Scripture is clear that nothing can separate us from his love. In this Advent sermon from Romans 8:35-39, Pastor Neal looks at the many types of troubles and accusations that are unable to separate us from the love of Christ, and concludes that we are assured of decisive victory in his love. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Behold, the King of Hope
November 27, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Jeremiah 23:1–8
As Christians, our hope is not based on feelings or wishes, but is centered on a confident trust in the promises of our faithful Lord. In this first sermon from our Advent series, we look at the need for and promise of hope, as well as three marks of our King that give us hope: he is wise, he is just, and he is victorious. There is only one hope that is sure, and that is in Jesus Christ the King. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.