Christmas at The Austin Stone (2017): Living in Light of The End

Summary

The sermon focuses on the theme of Advent, emphasizing both Christ's first coming as the incarnation and his anticipated second coming. Scripture from 1 Peter 4 and Revelation 21 is referenced to illustrate the promise of a new heaven and new earth. The takeaway is that believing in Christ's return should shape our present lives, motivating us toward self-control, prayer, love, hospitality, and using our gifts to serve God.