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This morning, we're starting Advent! What are the things that we desire that are often too much for us to speak? We'll explore those feelings through the songs of Luke. Access the bulletin here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF0LQ-tDZQ/cWg6czkbdZcbxDrHOpLaOQ/view?utm_content=DAF0LQ-tDZQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor Give to SJPC @ bit.ly/givetosjaxpc Visit with Pastor Adam @ bit.ly/revawra

Luke 2:1-20

Hope is faith looking into the future.

Christmas is over, but Jesus is not.

Advent

On Friday, we took Rick to SIUE to begin a new chapter in his life and ours. We have been preparing for (some of us "dreading") this day for weeks. We've been buying supplies, packing stuff, washing clothes and more. You don't just "head off to college" you must prepare to do so. In fact, most major…

Join us as Pastor Rob Brower continues with week 4 of our current message series Lent: Lament. Repent. Anticipate.

In Isaiah 9 we are shown the first coming of Christ break into the glory of the second coming. We are certain Christ is coming again and this time He will come to reign as King and judge the wicked. Knowing this truth we are encouraged to live in expectation of His reign. Isaiah 9:7

The “salvation of God” is Jesus. Emmanuel (God with us) That’s REALITY, that’s the truth.

Jesus Christ is coming again. He promised He would. Christ’s coming Kingdom is important part of our faith and we need to grow in understanding it and in our desire for it. Here Jesus gives us a little more detail about His Kingdom. His Kingdom has come, His Kingdom will come and His Kingdom is forever.

Sunday December 21, 2014 "Anticipating Christmas," By Christopher Loy Foundational Elements 1. Sermon Title: "Anticipating Christmas" 2. Text: Luke 1:68-79 3. Subject: Christmas, Anticipation, Gospel 4. ETS: Zechariah, upon the birth of his son John, praises God for the work He has done in the past,…

By Pastor Glenn Pease A woman leaving church said to the pastor, "Thank you for that sermon, it was so helpful." The pastor said, "I hope it was not as helpful as the last one." "Why what do you mean," she asked. "Well," he said, "that last sermon lasted you three months." On the other hand, there's…

1. Jesus going through Jericho (v1) a. Jesus already had a large following b. Jesus’ next stop would be in Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) c. Jericho’s history – Joshua 6 2. Zacchaeus (verse 2) a. a wee little man b. Was probably bullied a s a child i. a Tax Collector was power ii. He was a Chief or VIP Tax…

This is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent literally means “coming” or “arrival”. Advent is a season of joyful expectation and celebration of Christ’s comings. Its tone is one of anticipation, expectation, and yearning. Tonight’s reading brings that theme to life for us. It is from the Book of Baruch.…

It is amazing how little children almost always seem to “get it right”. Their unadulterated innocence and their passion for joy often enable them to experience the mysteries of life in a richness and with an imagination too often buried in us adults. Our children, and grandchildren, have been preparing…