Advent

One of today’s most influential worship leaders and songwriters, Paul Baloche (Open The Eyes Of My Heart/A New Hallelujah) aims to make Christmas more than a season of nostalgia. He wants to make it a season of worship. With his albums, Christmas Worship (Volumes 1 & 2), Paul combines beloved carols with modern worship songs. With this plan, he examines the scriptural truths behind those songs, pointing our hearts to Jesus.

Paul Baloche - Christmas Worship Devotions

This plan follows the prophecies about the Messiah and then the life of Jesus. During this advent season as MyLocal church, we want to look at the life of Jesus and his incredible message to humanity. We believe Jesus is the Messiah prophesied about in the Hebrew Bible: Emmanuel, 'God with us'. In this winter season we remember hope despite the circumstances. 

The Advent of Jesus

What does Christmas mean to you? Spend 20 days recounting the Bible's Christmas story from Old Testament passages and the Gospels. Slow down, worship Jesus, and cherish Him by faith. Receive and rejoice in God's greatest gift. Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh to dwell among us. All who believe may be re-born to dwell with God now and forever.

Advent: Born to Dwell With Bible Study Fellowship

Weariness can steal the joy from our Christmas journey! Let the Nativity refresh your heart as you walk with Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph, Mary and the shepherds in preparation to experience Emmanuel this holiday season.  

A Weary World Rejoices - Five Days of Preparing Your Heart for Christmas

When you think about Christmas, the words hope, peace, love, and joy probably come to mind. But you might wonder, "What is the heart of these themes, and where are they in the Bible?" Join us as we discover what those themes mean for you this Advent season through daily Lectio Divina Scripture readings and weekly reflections to take you through the four weeks of Advent.

Advent: Exploring Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy

What if Jesus was not born? This seemingly simple question carries profound implications that transcend time and space, inviting us to embark on a thought-provoking journey into the very heart of human history. Join us on this enlightening journey as we reflect on the enduring legacy of a man whose life has touched the lives of millions.

What if Jesus Was Not Born?

Beyond the Christmas movies, nativity scenes, and gift promotions—it’s pretty safe to say that there’s a sense that there should be more to the Christmas season. There might be more to the Christmas story than the one we’re told. The Christmas story is one that we have to experience for ourselves.

5 Days To Christmas

Are you weary? Tired of the rat race? Take a break from the hectic holiday schedules. Advent invites us to still our hearts and welcome the Prince of Peace. Pause with us in this Abide plan as we remember the first coming of Christ. Immanuel, God with us.

Rejoice! Advent Meditations

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the annual Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery and miracle of the Word made flesh.