God led Pastor Martin to do a “Give Away Sunday,” in which Elim gives away 100% of the collected tithe to local and global outreach efforts. But God also had something very special in store for the body at Elim. Listen to learn more!
Stand-Alone Sermons (Page 15)
Advent is about waiting. For Israel, they were waiting for the Messiah, which was fulfilled when Jesus Christ was born. But for us today, Advent is also about waiting for Christ’s second coming when Jesus will return and reign over all nations, all people everywhere and for all eternity.
Throughout the Old Testament we read how Israel, God’s chosen people, rebelled against Him and turned their backs on Him. We each have a choice: Will we be like Israel, a rebellious child that turned their back on God? Or will we be a loving child of God, experiencing fullness of life in Christ?
God loves us so much that even when we disobey He continues to love us and care for us. He promised a Redeemer—He promised Someone who would restore everything that was lost. This man, Jesus, would restore all of God’s creation to its original purpose and beauty.