Advent 2024

12.22.24 | Newnan City Church | Sunday Service AM

December 22, 2024 • Pastor Jimmy Ellison • Matthew 2:5–6, Micah 5:1–5

In Bethlehem in Judea, for this is what the prophet has written: “But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.” Matthew 2:5-6 MICAH 5:1-5 Peace is a Person. SHALOM is most often proceeded by chaos. SHALOM comes from humble beginnings. SHALOM intercedes at the right time. SHALOM allows us to live securely.

12.15.24 | Newnan City Church | Sunday Service AM

December 15, 2024 • Pastor Jimmy Ellison • Zephaniah 3:9–17

Zephaniah 3:9-17 Rejoice! God’s gift of grace is coming! The JOY-FILLED have the humility of knowing they need God more than ever. The JOY-FILLED know the importance of their words and actions honoring God. The JOY-FILLED understand there is no greater joy than having your sins forgiven. The JOY-FILLED can’t contain the joy of the Lord. The JOY-FILLED understand they’ve not been abandoned.

12.15.24 | NCCpm | Sunday Service PM

December 15, 2024 • Pastor Cedric Hill • Matthew 5:5, Zephaniah 3:9–20, Luke 6:45

Zephaniah 3:9-20 (CSB) Rejoice! God remembers and delights in the faithful. Remnant: “residue” or “what is left over” The way to pure speech is a pure heart Luke 6:45 (CSB) It’s hard to experience joy without humility Matthew 5:5 (AMP) Matthew 5:5 (MSG) Accept the quieting love of God God is the warrior that sings over you

12.08.24 | Newnan City Church | Sunday Service AM

December 8, 2024 • Pastor Cedric Hill • Malachi 2:17—3:5

Malachi 2:17-3:5 The Refiner loves us just as we are but too much to let us stay the same. •God is looking for more than lip service. •God sending Jesus is the ultimate act of refining love. •The coming of Christ is the judgment of God. •Advent testifies to God’s consistency. •Accept your role in the priesthood of all believers. Don’t waste the refining of this Advent season.

12.08.24 | NCCpm | Sunday Service PM

December 8, 2024 • Jessica Harvey • Hebrews 12:11, Malachi 3:1–7, Isaiah 40:3–5

Malaci 3:1-7 Hebrews 12:11 Isaiah 40:3-5 As you engage in the refining process, you will be held by flames and suds so that you might both reflect and be bathed in the peace of Christ. -Peace requires extensive preparation -Refining is the process that leads to peace through exposure, shaping, and examination -We have peace in the midst of refinement because God has declared peace with us through Christ. -True peace is about what Christ has done for us not to us. -Peace is contingent on our willingness to return to God.

12.01.24 | NCCpm | Sunday Service PM

December 1, 2024 • Pastor Cedric Hill • Jeremiah 33:9–16

📖 Jeremiah 33:9-16 (CSB) -The hope of advent begins by looking inward -Advent is a season full of awe -Awe is produced by waiting well -Advent means the places of ruin will become places of joy -Advent is God making good on his promises -Advent brings the physical embodiment of justice and righteousness -Advent gives us a new name -Jehovah Tsidkenu — The Lord Is Our Righteousness

12.01.24 | Newnan City Church | Sunday Service AM

December 1, 2024 • Pastor Jimmy Ellison • Jeremiah 33:14–16

📖 JEREMIAH 33:14-16 Advent through the Old Testament: -Hope is about a Person who restores. -We have hope because we have God’s promises. -We actively live hopeful lives amid chaos. -We have hope, thus, we share hope with others. -Hope means God will have the last word.

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Through the Old Testament