"The Season Of Advent"

Dec 21, 2025  •  Rev. DeAnna Caston, Rev. Dr. Kimberly R. Whitsett, Rev. Erica Hall

Theme: "The Anticipation Of His Arrival"


Title: "The God Of Hope"

Scripture: Romans 15:13 NIV

Speaker: Rev Dr. Kimberly R. Whitsett


Title: "Love Came Down"

Scripture: John 3:16 KJV

Speaker: Rev. DeAnna M. Caston


Title: "Joy: The Fruit Of Praise"

Scripture: Luke 1:45-47 NIV

Speaker: Rev. Erica Hall


Title: "Peace That Brings It All Together"

Scripture: Luke 2:14, John 14:17 NIV

Speaker: Pastor James J. Minnick


This powerful Advent message takes us on a journey through the four candles of hope, love, joy, and peace, revealing how each builds upon the other to create a foundation for authentic Christian living. Beginning with Romans 15:13, we discover that hope isn't wishful thinking or crossed fingers—it's confident expectation rooted in God's promises. The message challenges us to examine where we've placed our hope: in people who disappoint, circumstances that shift, or in the unchanging God who keeps His promises. We're reminded that God does His best work while we wait, and that those who wait on the Lord renew their strength. The exploration of love through John 3:16 unveils the costly nature of divine love—a love that doesn't wait for our confession or behavior change but pursues us first. Unlike human love that's reactive and conditional, God's love is proactive and transformative. The discussion of joy through Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1 teaches us that joy isn't tied to outcomes or circumstances but anchored in salvation itself. Finally, peace emerges as the ribbon that ties everything together, the governing force that calls the shots in our lives. Drawing from Philippians 4:7 and Colossians 3:15, we learn that peace isn't the absence of trouble but the presence of Christ. This comprehensive message invites us to stop trying to impress people and instead embrace who God designed us to be, living in the peace that surpasses all understanding.


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