The Promise of Jesus’ return (Acts1/9-12)
Bible Text: Acts1:9-12 | Preacher: Pastor Jon Nelson | Series: Advent – He keeps His pormises
Many of us grew up with the story of Advent beginning in a stable. But, the story begins in a Garden. When God created the world, all things were just as they should be. Creation functioned in perfect order and moved in seamless harmony. Man walked in unbroken relationship with God, fully known and unafraid. But in an instant, all that changed as Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s good instruction. They took of the fruit, ate, and sin entered the world. Fellowship broken. Peace shattered. Creation thrown into chaos. Darkness, depravity, fear, shame and selfishness flooded the human heart, separating man from God. The situation was dire.
Christmas day has been set to remind us visibly about the greatest gift that has ever been given in the history of man. It didn’t come displayed in a catalogue or a Macy’s brochure, but in flesh just like you and I. The greatest gift – Jesus Christ.
This message though, serves to go beyond this Christmas. The thought is centered on the fact that Christmas is coming again and my prayer is to unfold the idea in the coming moments.
The big idea for this week was “Christ has come and is coming again! Are you ready?”
This is recording of Pastor Jon Nelson speaking at Soma Community Church in Jefferson City, MO on Sunday morning December 27, 2015. Released: January 8, 2016; Text: Acts1:9-12
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