Advent Sermon Series
O Source of All Good,
What shall I render to thee for the gift of gifts,
Thine own dear Son, begotten, not created,
My Redeemer, proxy, surety, substitute,
His self-emptying incomprehensible,
His infinity of love beyond the heart’s grasp.*
Christmas is a time of gift-giving. And rightly so. When Jesus came to earth, humankind received the gift of all gifts: the Savior of the world. Wrapped up in that tiny baby was incomprehensible love, power, and wisdom. Throughout the month of December, we will hear messages that help us consider this amazing gift of God in the Christ child. And as we consider, we will wonder and praise.
In him thou hast given me so much
That heaven can give no more.*
Sermon Series Plan:
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A Gift Filled with Wonder – Philippians 2:6-11 – December 1
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A Gift Propelled by Love – 1 John 4:9-10 – December 8
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A Gift Formed in Power – Colossians 1:15-20 – December 15
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A Gift Guided by Wisdom – Ephesians 2:1-10 – December 22
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A Gift Worthy of Praise – Luke 2:8-20 – December 24, Christmas Eve
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A Gift to the Great Giver – Romans 12 – December 29
*excerpts from “The Gift of Gifts,” a prayer from The Valley of Vision.