by Lee Anne | Dec 25, 2023 | Sermons
Walnut GroveSouthern Methodist Church Home Sermons Candle representing Love in the Advent Wreath Love, often represented by a pink candle in the advent wreath, bears two names: the angel candle and the Mary candle. While Jesus’ arrival in Bethlehem fulfilled...
by Lee Anne | Dec 21, 2023 | Sermons
Advent’s Shepherd’s Candle Represents Joy During the advent season, the shepherds are remembered for the great joy that filled them when they received saw their Messiah. Their great joy confused the people of Bethlehem, and perhaps that’s why the...
by Lee Anne | Dec 14, 2023 | Sermons
Bethlehem Candle Stands for Peace God’s messenger, Micah, delivered a solemn prophecy to Israel about the imminent destruction of their nation within their lifetime. Yet, amid this warning, God graciously granted Micah a vision filled hope: a divine revelation...
by Lee Anne | Dec 3, 2023 | Sermons
Why is Advent special for Christians? Advent comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “coming” or “arrival.” It’s a time for us to get ready for two important celebrations. Remembering Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem....