Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Romans 13:11 for the First Sunday in Advent (Ad Te Levavi) on November 27, 2022.
Sermon Notes
What is the short season of Advent all about?
What are the three comings of Jesus highlighted during Advent (“advent” means coming/arrival)?
What can we learn from pregnant mothers (Mary, the mother of Jesus) during the season of Advent?
As the calendar moves us closer to the celebration of Christmas, what else does it move us closer to?
Romans 13:11 says, “salvation is nearer to us ______ than when we first __________.”
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