Advent

Sermon Outline: Advent 1

Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Luke 21:25-36 Luke 21v33 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Today is the first Sunday in Advent. It is the way the Christian community begins its preparation for the coming of the Saviour. The theme for this First Sunday of Advent is HOPE! Jeremiah prophesiedContinue reading “Sermon Outline: Advent 1”

Lectionary for Advent 2

Lectionary for Advent 2 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 40:5 Collect. Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare your people for the Messiah: inspire us, the ministers and stewards of yourContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 2”

Lectionary for Advent 4 A

Lectionary for Advent 4 A A young woman is with child, and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Collect. Let us pray (for grace to accept God’s will for us): Heavenly Father, who chose the Virgin Mary, full of grace, to be the mother of our Lord and Saviour: fillContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 4 A”

Lectionary for Advent 3 A

Lectionary for Advent 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart: ‘Be strong, do not fear!’ Isaiah 35:3-4 Collect. Sustain us, Father, wih the power of your love on our journey to meet the One who is coming; strengthen our weak hands, makeContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 3 A”

Lectionary for Advent 2 a

Lectionary for Advent 2 A voice cries out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’ Matthew 3:3 Collect. Gracious Father,by whose tender compassion the light of Christ has dawned upon us: open our hearts, so that, joyfully receiving Christ, we may declare his glory to the ends of theContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 2 a”

Lectionary for Advent 1

Lectionary for Advent 1 I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’ Come, people of Jacob, let us walk in the light of our God. Psalm 122:1; Isaiah 2:5 Collect. Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness and putContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 1”

Lectionary for Advent 4

Lectionary for Advent 4 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 Collect. Let us pray (as Advent draws to a close for the faith that opens our lives to the Spirit of God): Father, all-powerful God, your eternal WordContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 4”

Lectionary for Advent 3

Lectionary for Advent 3 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known God’s deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4 Collect. O God, the fountain of all life and joy, renew us by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may joyfully run in the wayContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 3”

Lectionary for Advent 2.

Lectionary for Advent 2 By the tender mercy of our God the dayspring from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79 Collect. Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophetsContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 2.”

Lectionary for Advent 1

Lectionary for Advent 1 They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:27-28 Collect: Father, God of all holiness, whose promises stand unshaken through all generations:Continue reading “Lectionary for Advent 1”