12/7/2025: Second Sunday in Advent

IMMINENT ARRIVAL

Do you remember the feeling when someone important is about to arrive at your place? It’s a mixture of anticipation and excitement and nervousness. Did you make all the correct preparations? Will the person be happy to see you? When and how will the person arrive? Will there be any surprises?

During these weeks before Christmas, we anticipate the imminent arrival of Jesus. He’s an important person! We are about to celebrate his birth. He could return on judgment day at any time. But in worship we realize that he impacts our lives when the Bible is read and when the sacraments are administered. Suddenly we feel the excitement of an imminent arrival.

Our worship in the season of Advent follows this path.

    • First Sunday in Advent: Imminent Arrival of the King

    • Second Sunday in Advent: Imminent Arrival of the Judge

    • Third Sunday in Advent: Imminent Arrival of the Messiah

    • Fourth Sunday in Advent: Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel

IMMINENT ARRIVAL OF THE JUDGE   

The judge is an important person. You stand when he enters the courtroom. What he says must be obeyed. If you are the one on trial, his determinations make a big difference in how your life will continue.

You might be quite nervous if the judge is about to arrive. John invited people to turn their nervousness to repentance. He says that the arrival of the Judge is imminent, and the kingdom of heaven is near! You are invited to hear John, repent, and believe the good news of the coming Savior.

God bless your worship.

Pastor Clark preaches on Matthew 3:1-12 “Respect the Message of Advent”

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Leigh Webster