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Advent Messages
Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. First Sunday In Advent: The Hope Candle
Contributed on Dec 1, 2022
Hope. Something everyone needs. This message describes times when hope seemed gone but reminds us that Jesus provides hope!
(Modified from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 11-27-2022; not an exact transcription) Introduction: This is the first Sunday in the Advent season, the four or so Sundays before Christmas Day. Now I understand that some churches believe in using these candles and some don’t; and there is ...read more
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2. The Second Sunday In Advent: The Prophecy Candle
Contributed on Dec 7, 2022
There were many prophecies about Jesus. This message covers a few of them. There's an illustration at the end that has spoken to me for many years.
(Based on and edited from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 12-04-2022. This is not an exact transcription) Introduction: Last week we lit the Hope candle and this week, we have two. In addition to the hope candle, this week is the prophecy candle, following one of the patterns I found on ...read more
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3. The Third Sunday In Advent: The Joy Candle
Contributed on Dec 16, 2022
The shepherds of Bethlehem experienced the first Christmas when the saw the angel, the heavenly host, and ultimately Baby Jesus Himself! We may never know joy like they did, but we can still have joy, too.
(Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on December 11, 2022. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the third Sunday in the Advent season. Today’s focus is on joy, and if there was ever a need for joy, it’s these days! In fact, ...read more
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4. The Fourth Sunday In Advent: Love
Contributed on Dec 23, 2022
We sometimes hear a lot about love during Advent and the Christmas season. May we never forget the incredible love God has for us. John 3 isn't usually a Christmas text but what Jesus said there is good for Christmas, too.
(Based on and edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on 12-18-22. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: There is no greater expression of love, anywhere, when we think about how Jesus left Heaven to come to this earth, to be born like us, live with us, die ...read more
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5. The Fifth Sunday In Advent: The Christ Candle
Contributed on Dec 27, 2022
This candle, according to some customs, represents the birth of Jesus Himself. This message contains excerpts from one of Dr Martin Luther's Christmas sermons preached nearly 500 years ago!
Edited from a message preached 12-25-2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: It’s good to see you here today as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Christmas Day only falls on a Sunday every dozen years or so, as I recall, so ...read more