1/4/2026

You Are Invited to Draw Near

  James 4:8; Hebrews 10:22; Malachi 3:7

Drawing near…

1. …is intentional 

2. …requires humility and repentance 

3. …happens through spiritual discipline

4. …results in genuine change.

How do we draw near?

1. Pray and study daily

2. Confess and repent regularly 

3. Worship and praise intentionally 

4. Live intentionally in obedience 

5. Seek His presence above all else.

 Title: God is Still in Control

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

1. God Protects His Purpose (vs. 13-15)

2. God Guides His People (vs. 19-21)

3. God's Plan Cannot Be Stopped (vs. 22-23)

 “Genuine Love”

Scripture - Micah 5:2-5 & Luke 1:39-45

Genuine love…

1. …begins with God’s initiative (Micah 5:2)

2 …does what only God can do (Luke 1:41)

3 …results in humble obedience (Luke 1:38)

4 …recognizes the Savior (Luke 1:45)

5 …moves us (Luke 1:39)

Joy Even When...

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:4, James 1:2 

 Joy even when...

1. ...there is unhappiness 

2. ...there is uncertainty (Rom. 15:13)

3. ...it seems unnatural

4. ...life hurts (James 1:2)

The Call of Advent

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

1. Advent is a call to Awaken

2. Advent is a call to Cast Off

3. Advent is a call to Put On

Strengthened to Give Thanks

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

1. Strengthened by God (vs 11-12)

2. Thanking God (vs 12-14)

3. Praising God (vs 15-20)

The Victory of Our God

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Guest Speaker: Rev. Gerald Henry

Remembering, Proclaiming, Participating

Scripture: 1 Cor. 10:13 & 11:23-26

The Lord Will

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Guest Speaker Elizabeth Nance-Coker

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5

Peace From God

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Have Thine Own Way

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

REVIVAL

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15 & Psalm 85: 6-7

As in the Days of Noah

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

The Hope of the Lord's Return

Titus 2:11-15

You Know Me, So I Look To You

Psalm 139: 1-18