RESOURCES
The season of Advent is designed to help us feel our longing for Jesus. During this time, historically we look back to the Old Testament and remember God's promises that he will one day send a deliverer. We wait as they waited, for their redeemer. Then, on Christmas Eve, we have gatherings remembering that their redeemer did indeed come—in the form of a baby in a manger. It truly is an incredible time.
But, Advent is not just about looking back, longing, and then remembering when the Son of God became incarnate. Advent, for us today 2000 years later, is also about looking forward to the Second Advent of Christ. Today, we also eagerly and longingly look forward to Christ's return and reign. However, idols, or anything that we use to fill ourselves other than Christ, tend to take our eyes off of the hope we have in Christ and place them on our circumstances.
That is why we created this year's advent guide. We want to see that we were designed with good desires, identify the idols we turn to instead of Jesus, and repent in order to Prepare Him Room in our hearts. By doing this, our prayer is that we can truly and fully hope in Christ’s return as we again fix our eyes on him.
We pray you join us in reading this guide to shape your time during Advent this season. The guide begins with the first sermon on December 1. Each Sunday will begin the week, providing the scripture being preached and a section for notes. There are 3 individual devotionals for you to finish throughout the week that reflect on what was preached, as will as daily prayers and songs to stir your heart to what was taught. For families with younger kids, there is a family worship section. To follow along with the guide in its fullness, view the accompanying sermons here.
"Prepare Him Room, Advent Devotional"
Reach out to your City Group leader to receive your free hard copy of the Prepare Him Room, Advent Devotional.
Individual Study: Catalog of Daily Songs
All songs outlined in the Individual Sunday section are available for you to easily find them and play them.
Christian Formation Podcast: Advent Episodes
We created Advent-specific episodes that will provide insight into how to use the guide. We encourage you to listen to these episodes while you read the Prepare Him Room, Advent Devotional. The first episode will release on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Family Worship: Catalog of Kids Weekly Songs
All songs outlined in the Family Worship section are available for you to easily find them and play them for your children. We recommend prioritizing these songs for added family fun!
Sunday Gatherings: Advent Series
Our 2024 Advent sermons line up with Prepare Him Room, Advent Devotional. This Advent, we will consider how we can clean out idols from our hearts to prepare room for the true satisfier of our souls—Jesus. The devotional intends to help you identify those idols and prepare room for Christ’s return. Each Sunday’s sermon is especially designed to precede your readings and remind you of the hope that is to come. If you aren’t able to join us for one of the Sundays, both the sermon audio and video are provided.
Advent Playlist
For further immersion into the Advent season, we’ve created a Spotify Advent playlist and an Apple Music Advent playlist for you to listen to throughout the week.