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About Advent
Advent, which means “arrival,” signifies the start of an event or the arrival of a person. On the Christian calendar, Advent is a four-week season, measured out in anticipation of Christmas, when we celebrate the arrival of Jesus on Earth. We also anticipate when Jesus will come again to reunite Heaven and Earth once and for all.

Sermon outline for Sunday, December 8

Peace Advent

The theme of “peace” shows up everywhere in New Testament greetings. The world thinks of peace as the absence of conflict; to Christians, it is so much more than that.
Scripture references: Jude 1–2, Numbers 6:24-26

I.The Proper Order: Mercy, Peace and Love
The only way to determine how our questions about our purpose in life is to answer the question of who God is, and to know that He is sovereign over everything. He has called us to himself in a massive display of mercy. Once we understand that, we are able to have peace.
Scripture references: Jude 2

II.Peace: A Wholeness Within
The peace described here is a supernatural, or God-given peace; sometimes in a way that defies explanation. It’s not just defined in the negative, as in the absence of conflict; it’s a positive, life-giving concept, given to us by Christ whether or not we are experiencing it at any given moment.
Scripture references: Jude 2; John 14:27; Matthew 9:21; Philippians 4:7; Colossians 1:19-21;
Romans 1:18; 1 Peter 1:2, cf., 2 Peter 1:2

III.Peace Then Love
The gift of peace was intended to empower a life of service by overflowing into a love for others. God, who is rich in mercy towards us, expects us to be rich in mercy toward others.
Timeline reference: The Martyrdom of Polycarp letter, written in 155 A.D.
Scripture references: Jude 2


Sermon outline for Sunday, December 1

Hope Advent: Right Guy. Wrong Goal. Real Hope

Those who are followers of Christ have good reason to possess a far greater hope than any other kind of hope we can possess.
Scripture reference: Luke 24:21-23

I.Hopes Fulfilled
If we are lacking hope, we can trust in Jesus. He offers real, unconditional, overflowing hope. He is hope fulfilled.
Scripture references: 1 Peter 3:12, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Luke 24:27, Luke 24:32, Luke 24:13,
2 Peter 1:20-21

II.Hopes Too Small
Human, worldly “hopes” are limited — often, they are just forms of optimism. This too-narrow sense of “hope” pales in the light of true Hope that Jesus fulfills.
Scripture references: Luke 24:21

III.Hopes Well-Placed
Real hope is placed in the right person: Christ. Because of the nature of that hope, there are several certainties we can gain from a Biblical hope.
Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Acts 2:25-28, Psalms 16:8-11, Romans 7:7-12,
Luke 24:26, Philippians 3:14


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About the Minor Prophets: Hosea
One of the longest-serving prophets in the Bible, Hosea ministered from 752 – 722 B.C., primarily to the northern kingdom of Israel. The book of Hosea is the first of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. Kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and Jeroboam II of Israel, reigned during Hosea’s ministry.


Sermon outline for November 24, 2024

Hosea 8:7: Sowing Wind, Reaping the Whirlwind

Tucked away under the surface of today’s passage, Hosea describes God’s sovereignty, his holiness, and the absolute and uncompromised worship he demanded of His people.

Introduction: Hosea spells out God’s three-part “lawsuit” against Israel.  Today’s passage deals with the first charge: the lack of covenant faithfulness.

I.False Security (Hosea 8:2)
Although Israel claimed to be God’s people, they only knew of Him in a historical sense, and no longer truly knew God in a personal, meaningful, relational way. They wanted the benefits of the covenant without obedience to it.
Scripture references: John 8:33; Hosea 1:9; Exodus 32

II.False Worship (Hosea 8:4-6; 8:11-12)
True worship is in spirit and truth. We must know God intimately and bend to His spirit and will, not the other way around. If we don’t know God’s truth, we’re vulnerable to being led astray.
Timeline Reference: 930 B.C. (200 years before Hosea). The kingdom of Israel was split in two (Israel and Judah). Israel’s king set up false places of worship, which continued through Hosea’s day.
Scripture references: John 4:23-24; Exodus 20:3-4

III.False Expectations and Real Consequences (Hosea 8:7)
Sin may start out small, but persistent sin robs us of our joy and mires us in worldly angst. The temporary pleasures of sin will fade, but Christians know that true joy awaits them in Christ.
Scripture references: Revelation 22:1; Philippians 1:21


Sermon outline for November 17, 2024

Hosea 7:8-16: Holiness in Outside Relations

In today’s passage, Hosea describes an Israel in chaos—financially, physically, and spiritually. Israel’s international policy reflected their internal brokenness, and most of their kings during this period were unjust. However, God stands ready to redeem Israel if they will turn to Him.

Introduction: What is the real issue that is being addressed in Hosea’s statement?
Scripture references: Hosea 7:8-16, 2 Kings 16–17

I. To Be or Not to Be (Holy)
The demise of Israel during Hosea’s time stemmed from a lack of faithfulness to their God — a tendency that had already repeated itself for generations.
As Israel was called to be set apart for God’s own possession, so are we as Christians, in order that the world might see God through our lives.
Scripture references: 2 Kings 16-17; Deuteronomy 7:6; 1 Kings 11:4-6; 1 Peter 2:9-12;
Revelation 18:4; Hebrews 10:26-31; 13

II. Falling Away
If we do not have our identity in God — as individuals or a nation — we end up being assimilated to the world.
Your life as a Christian is not futile — it is based on the reality of spending eternity with Christ.
We have to consciously strive to live in the world without being of the world.
Teleology: Explanation by reference to some purpose, end, goal, or function.
Scripture references:Haggai 2:10ff.; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Matthew 5:13-16

III. “I Would Redeem Them!”
The heart of God toward his people is to forgive, restore, protect, and bless.
God allows us to choose to love him freely so that we can be redeemed.
Scripture references: Matthew 23:37; Revelation 16:9; John 10:9-10


Sermon outline for November 3, 2024

The Parable of The Persistent Widow: Luke 18:1-8

I. The Judge
Matthew 22:36–40

II. The Widow
Psalm 68:5

III. The Point
Luke 17:26-30, 11:2 1; Thess.5:17; Luke 23:46; Rev.6:10 1; Thess.1:10; 2 Peter 3:8; Eph.1:4

Sermon outline for October 27, 2024

Hosea 5:15–6:3: Hosea’s Prayer
I. Going Away
1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9

II. Coming Back
Matt. 11:28; 6:10; Jn. 4:29; Rev. 21:9; 22:17; Heb. 12:1-2; Jer. 29:13

III. Welcome Home
Is. 55:6-7; 1 Jn. 1:9

IV. Third Day
1 Cor. 15:4; 1 Jn. 5:13



Sermon outline for October 20, 2024

Hosea 4: Knowing God
I. Lack of Knowledge Equaled Idolatry
II. Lack of Knowledge Equals Idolatry
III. Lack of Knowledge Leads to Judgment


Sermon outline for October 13, 2024

Hosea 3: From Story to Statement
I. God is Love
II. Sin has Consequences
III. Therapeutic Consequences


Sermon outline for October 6, 2024

Hosea 2
D-Day
  • D-Day
  • The Duty of Citizenship
  • The Drudgery of Sin
  • D-Day’s Dire Direction
    • Therefore I: Deterrents
    • Therefore II: Dispossessed Blessings
    • Therefore III: Desire re-Directed 


Sermon outline for September 29, 2024

Hosea 1
  • Introduction
  • Judgment
  • Grace
  • Sovereignty