Reward: Advent 2024

In this powerful message about hope, we're reminded that Advent is not just about remembering a historical event, but about entering into a transformative experience that shapes our present and future. The sermon explores different levels of hope - from casual to precious to ultimate - and how easily we can misalign these hopes. We're challenged to seek first the Kingdom of God, as Jesus taught, which doesn't mean rejecting the world, but rightly ordering our priorities. The ultimate hope of the gospel isn't partial; it's the restoration of all things. This hope calls to us through every moment of beauty and goodness in our lives. As we reflect on Acts 3 and Matthew 19, we're encouraged to embrace the reality of reward offered by Jesus. The message inspires us to reorder our hearts around Jesus and His kingdom, understanding that while it may involve challenges and sacrifices, the promised reward is beyond our imagination.