Advent—the four weeks preceding Christmas—is a season of active waiting. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival,” and this season has traditionally been a time of celebration and anticipation; we celebrate Jesus’ first Advent, and we urgently anticipate his promised second Advent.
Advent is all about Jesus. The daily Scriptures listed in this guide point to the character and work of the person Jesus. As we celebrate Advent, our focus is on Jesus and the implications of the God-man for us today. We not only remember Jesus’ first Advent, but we look forward to the day when King Jesus will return at his second Advent and free us from sin, injustice, and brokenness forever.
We await this second Advent actively. It’s marked by the mission of God where our hearts, hands, and homes become instruments of hope and healing. It’s a waiting where we learn to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength and love our neighbors as ourselves. We participate in shaping the world God has placed us in to reflect the ethics of Jesus, who ushered in a kingdom that both has come and has yet to fully arrive.
We invite you to use this Advent Guide individually, communally, or as a family to focus your minds and hearts on the person of Jesus this Christmas season.
Advent is all about Jesus. The daily Scriptures listed in this guide point to the character and work of the person Jesus. As we celebrate Advent, our focus is on Jesus and the implications of the God-man for us today. We not only remember Jesus’ first Advent, but we look forward to the day when King Jesus will return at his second Advent and free us from sin, injustice, and brokenness forever.
We await this second Advent actively. It’s marked by the mission of God where our hearts, hands, and homes become instruments of hope and healing. It’s a waiting where we learn to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength and love our neighbors as ourselves. We participate in shaping the world God has placed us in to reflect the ethics of Jesus, who ushered in a kingdom that both has come and has yet to fully arrive.
We invite you to use this Advent Guide individually, communally, or as a family to focus your minds and hearts on the person of Jesus this Christmas season.
Daily Scriptures
DAILY RHYTHM FOR SCRIPTURE PASSAGES
PAUSE: Spend a few minutes in silence. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you through God’s Word.
READ: Slowly read each passage of Scripture. Reflect on the words of God.
REFLECT: Use a journal to reflect and pray.
LISTEN: Take a moment and just be. Listen to what the Spirit is saying to your heart.
PRACTICE: Faithfully respond to what God has said to you during this time.
ENCOURAGE/SHARE: Interact with others about what God is saying to you through your time with him.
PAUSE: Spend a few minutes in silence. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you through God’s Word.
READ: Slowly read each passage of Scripture. Reflect on the words of God.
REFLECT: Use a journal to reflect and pray.
LISTEN: Take a moment and just be. Listen to what the Spirit is saying to your heart.
PRACTICE: Faithfully respond to what God has said to you during this time.
ENCOURAGE/SHARE: Interact with others about what God is saying to you through your time with him.
December 1 — 1 Peter 1v3-12
December 2 — Romans 8v18-25
December 3 — Psalm 33v18-22
December 4 — Isaiah 53v1-12
December 5 — Psalm 105v1-6
December 6 — Isaiah 9v1-7
December 7 — Psalm 130v1-8
December 8 — Isaiah 40v1-8
December 9 — Colossians 1v15-20
December 10 — Isaiah 40v27-31
December 11 — Matthew 5v1-12
December 12 — Romans 8v31-39
December 13 — John 16v25-33
December 14 — Isaiah 26v7-13
December 15 — Numbers 6v24-26
December 16 — Philippians 4v4-9
December 17 — John 1v1-13
December 18 — John 1v14-18
December 19 — Luke 1v5-24
December 20 — Luke 1v26-38
December 21 — Luke 1v39-56
December 22 — Luke 1v57-80
December 23 — Luke 2v1-20
December 24 — Luke 2v25-38
December 25 — Matthew 1v18-25
December 26 — Ephesians 2v1-10
December 27 — John 15v9-17
December 28 — 1 John 4v7-16
December 29 — Romans 12v9-21
December 30 — 1 Corinthians 13v1-13
December 31 — 1 Thessalonians 1v2-10
December 2 — Romans 8v18-25
December 3 — Psalm 33v18-22
December 4 — Isaiah 53v1-12
December 5 — Psalm 105v1-6
December 6 — Isaiah 9v1-7
December 7 — Psalm 130v1-8
December 8 — Isaiah 40v1-8
December 9 — Colossians 1v15-20
December 10 — Isaiah 40v27-31
December 11 — Matthew 5v1-12
December 12 — Romans 8v31-39
December 13 — John 16v25-33
December 14 — Isaiah 26v7-13
December 15 — Numbers 6v24-26
December 16 — Philippians 4v4-9
December 17 — John 1v1-13
December 18 — John 1v14-18
December 19 — Luke 1v5-24
December 20 — Luke 1v26-38
December 21 — Luke 1v39-56
December 22 — Luke 1v57-80
December 23 — Luke 2v1-20
December 24 — Luke 2v25-38
December 25 — Matthew 1v18-25
December 26 — Ephesians 2v1-10
December 27 — John 15v9-17
December 28 — 1 John 4v7-16
December 29 — Romans 12v9-21
December 30 — 1 Corinthians 13v1-13
December 31 — 1 Thessalonians 1v2-10
Advent Initiative
Each Advent, we invite you into intentional steps of discipleship as we trust and fully follow Jesus together. Here are ways you can engage in Advent Initiative 2024.
Presence
Completing Our Worship Center
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We want to foster meaningful spaces where people encounter God. This goal will help us complete and update our Worship Center, including acoustic treatment, audio and visual upgrades, and infrastructure updates to set us up well for the coming years.
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We want to foster meaningful spaces where people encounter God. This goal will help us complete and update our Worship Center, including acoustic treatment, audio and visual upgrades, and infrastructure updates to set us up well for the coming years.
Transformation
Developing Future Kingdom Leaders
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Transformation happens when we invest in the next generation of leaders. This goal will fully fund two residents for our two-year residency program to develop future church leaders who are debt free and field ready.
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Transformation happens when we invest in the next generation of leaders. This goal will fully fund two residents for our two-year residency program to develop future church leaders who are debt free and field ready.
Mission
Expanding the Gospel
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The mission of Jesus calls us beyond our walls. This goal will support Love the Valley, as well as global partners serving unreached people groups in both tangible and spiritual ways in Mexico, Indonesia, and Kosovo.
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The mission of Jesus calls us beyond our walls. This goal will support Love the Valley, as well as global partners serving unreached people groups in both tangible and spiritual ways in Mexico, Indonesia, and Kosovo.
Giving Goal: $150,000
Participation Goal: 100% of the CrossPoint Family
Special Offering: December 22
Rooted in our core values—Presence, Transformation, and Mission—this year’s Advent Initiative aims to make a tangible impact locally and globally and propel CrossPoint into the next season of ministry.
How You Can Participate
PRAY: Ask God how he may be calling you to contribute in our special offering on December 22 (though you are welcome to give anytime during the season, including online).
GIVE: Partner with us financially to help reach our goals. Every gift—large or small—makes an impact.
SHARE: Spread the word about this initiative to friends and family who may want to join us in this mission.
Together, let’s step into this Advent season with a spirit of expectancy and generosity, believing that God will use our collective efforts to advance his kingdom like never before.
How You Can Participate
PRAY: Ask God how he may be calling you to contribute in our special offering on December 22 (though you are welcome to give anytime during the season, including online).
GIVE: Partner with us financially to help reach our goals. Every gift—large or small—makes an impact.
SHARE: Spread the word about this initiative to friends and family who may want to join us in this mission.
Together, let’s step into this Advent season with a spirit of expectancy and generosity, believing that God will use our collective efforts to advance his kingdom like never before.
Let’s Advance Together.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Gatherings
Tuesday, December 24 @ 1, 3, 5, & 7 p.m.
Online Service | CROSSPOINTLEW.ORG/LIVE
Tuesday, December 24 @ 3 p.m.
Service will remain available on-demand all week
Tuesday, December 24 @ 1, 3, 5, & 7 p.m.
Online Service | CROSSPOINTLEW.ORG/LIVE
Tuesday, December 24 @ 3 p.m.
Service will remain available on-demand all week