Sermons on Advent
Peace without Spiritual Bypassing
This week’s Advent message wrestles with the theme of peace—not as an escape from reality but as a profound and embodied hope amid life’s struggles. The sermon critiques “spiritual bypassing,” a harmful practice where spiritual truths are used to suppress or dismiss valid emotions like grief, anger, or fear. This bypassing denies the real pain of injustice and suffering, fostering toxic positivity instead of genuine peace. Drawing from personal experiences and scriptural insights, the sermon highlights how Advent invites us…
Making Room for Humility
In this message, Pastor T. C. homes in on the theme of humility in the Magnificat using Mary as an example and draws upon insights from Dr. Dennis Edwards’ new book Humility Illuminated.
Making Room for Silence
Pastor Osheta kicks off the “Making Room in Advent” series with a message entitled “Making Room for Silence.”
Advent – Mighty God & Everlasting Father
In this message, Pastor T. C. explores two of the four “throne names” from Isaiah 9 and their relationship to the strength of vulnerability and God’s reign of justice and righteousness.
Advent – Wonderful Counselor
In this sermon, Pastor Osheta explores the first of four titles for God’s anointed king in Isaiah 9, “Wonderful Counselor.”