Advent 2007
Advent means "coming" or "arrival." It is the beginning of the Church calendar and anticipates both the first coming of Christ - as a baby at Bethlehem, as well as the 2nd coming of Christ that we eagerly wait for. If Jesus came the first time, we have confidence He will come again!
December 2, 2007 - HOPE. "The Highway of Hope." As you travel through life, are you on the Highway of Hope or the Tollway of Despair? Consider how Jesus has brought HOPE into the world! Audio - Manuscript.
December 9, 2007 - PEACE. "Prince of Peace." Isaiah called the future Messiah, "The Prince of Peace," and his arrival in Bethlehem included the angelic statement: "peace on earth!" But, then Jesus said that he did not come to bring peace but a sword. What did he mean? What type of peace are we talking about? Guest Preacher: Martin Jones. Audio.
December 16, 2007 - JOY. "A Shepherd's Story." If one of the shepherds who was tending their sheep on the night of Jesus' birth came to our church to speak, what would he say? That is what happened this week at LCCC... Guest Preacher: Malcolm McGregor. Audio.
December 23, 2007 - LOVE. "Gift Giving - God's Style!" Giving gifts in our culture is BIG business - Strong Christmas spending is a key economic indicator. But God gave us the greatest gift of all. Will you accept His gift? Audio - Manuscript.