Adore

About Adore

Every year at Christmas we prepare our schedules, our homes, and our finances for the holiday season. We buy gifts, attend parties, bake cookies, and make family plans. Advent is our opportunity to prepare our heart, mind, and spirit for the coming of the newborn king, Jesus. Advent gives us space to pause and remember the promises God made through the prophets, and the fulfillment of God’s promise found in the manger.

Publisher

Willamette Christian Church, Beaverton Christian Church, and Hope City Church

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Nov 2022

Latest episode

25 Dec 2022

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Dec 2022

   Christmas Day

   For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 If you made or have an Advent wreath, begin by lighting the “Christ Candle” in Jesus’ honor. If you don’t have a wreath, light a candle to honor of Jesus, who brings light to our lives. In the glow of the candlelight, reread the Christmas story from Matthew, chapters 1 & 2 and Luke, chapters 1 & 2. You may have been excited to give and receive gifts today, but the most important gift you’ll ever receive won’t be found under a tree or in a stocking. Jesus left heaven to offer us the unmatched gifts of forgiveness, salvation, presence, hope, peace, love, joy, eternal life, and so much more. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 Have you received the greatest gift ever offered - to know, love and follow Jesus this Christmas and beyond? If not, perhaps your greatest gift will come today as you accept Jesus’ invitation and welcome him into your heart. Our Prayer for You May the LORD who created the stars, and gave us his only son, bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24b-26 Merry Christmas! This advent devotional was produced by: Willamette Christian Church - willamette.cc (https://willamette.cc/) Hope City Church - hopecitypdx.com (https://hopecitypdx.com/) Beaverton Christian Church - beaverton.cc (https://beaverton.cc/) We encourage you to subscribe to our weekly sermon podcasts, and attend an in-person service if possible.

2. 

   23 Dec 2022

   Week Four: Day 6, December 23

   In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Luke 2:1 Shortly before Mary gave birth to Jesus she and Joseph embarked on an arduous journey to Bethlehem. There were two pressing reasons why they travelled so late in the pregnancy. The first was that everyone was required by Roman decree to register for the census. The second, and more important, reason took place 700 years before the birth of Jesus, when the Old Testament prophet Micah foretold that Jesus would be born in the little town of Bethlehem. Bethlehem, with a normal population of around 600, was bursting at the seams. Families reunited in overfilled homes and on the streets as relatives converged for the census. The bustling town was completely unaware of what was about to transpire once the weary soon-to-be parents finally arrived. The birth there of Jesus, the Messiah, would forever change the entire world. Consider The whirl of people and activities in Bethlehem caused most to miss the unfolding miracle. If your Christmas feels like a whirl of people and activities, too, ask God to help you focus on the gift of Jesus during this season. What have you discovered about God and yourself in this Christmas season? Write a prayer to God to share what you’ve learned and how it will impact your life going forward. This advent devotional was produced by: Willamette Christian Church - willamette.cc (https://willamette.cc/) Hope City Church - hopecitypdx.com (https://hopecitypdx.com/) Beaverton Christian Church - beaverton.cc (https://beaverton.cc/) We encourage you to subscribe to our weekly sermon podcasts, and attend an in-person service if possible.

3. 

   22 Dec 2022

   Week Four: Day 5, December 22

   This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 Mary is three months pregnant when she returns from visiting her cousin Elizabeth, and her baby bump is starting to show. She needs to tell Joseph, even if it risks her life. Imagine Joseph’s devastation and confusion when he learns Mary is expecting, and he knows he is not the father. He had an incomprehensible decision to make. As a man who followed Jewish law, he knew that divorcing Mary publicly would cause her to be disgraced and possibly stoned to death for adultery. And while Joseph would have been familiar with Old Testament prophecies, it had likely never crossed his mind that HIS future wife would be the virgin giving birth to the coming Messiah. But God sent this sign to Joseph: ...an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. All of this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.” Matthew 1:20-25 Consider What do these passages teach you about God’s character? What are some areas in your life that you are trying to control and should trust God to control instead? How can you grow your trust in God? This advent devotional was produced by: Willamette Christian Church - willamette.cc (https://willamette.cc/) Hope City Church - hopecitypdx.com (https://hopecitypdx.com/) Beaverton Christian Church - beaverton.cc (https://beaverton.cc/) We encourage you to subscribe to our weekly sermon podcasts, and attend an in-person service if possible.

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