Seeing New Light

That the congregation would understand that God’s Kingdom happiness is different than the world’s happiness.

That the hearer would identify with Jesus’ struggle with God’s will

That the congregation would find encouragement and direction from Paul’s description of Christ

That the congregation would understand how their eternal destiny connects with everyday living

That the congregation would be reminded of the gospel’s impact in our daily lives

That the congregation would realize the impact of Jesus’ prayer on us today

That the congregation would understand the witness of baptism

That the congregation would be reminded of the necessity of making known the wisdom of God

That the congregation would better understand Jesus’ mission in the world

That the hearers would experience joy based on God’s presence and grace rather than on circumstances

That the congregation would learn what it means to "prepare the way" for the Lord

That the hearer would enter the Advent season looking for Jesus rather than the "signs" of the times

That the congregation would be thankful for the unexpected.

That the congregation would deal with anger towards God’s calling

That the congregation would encourage one another in the hope of God’s Kingdom.