As I mentioned on Sunday, we’re going to push the pause button on our Ephesians series, and resume it in February. When we return to this study, we’ll cover some important content on marriage, parenting, vocations, and spiritual warfare (Eph 5:18-6:24).
December is our Advent series: “Word Made Flesh.” We kick it off on Sunday, Dec. 2, in connection with our concert this Saturday night (remember to invite someone!). In January, we’ll have a brief series from the Psalms called “Imago Dei: Knowing the God Who Made Us.”
I’m thrilled to have several guys preaching for us during December and January. Two of these men are outside guests, while the others are our elders and one of our members, Keith Whitfield (theology professor at SEBTS).
Below is the batting order, with a brief description of Duce and a link to one of his sermons.
It should be an exciting two months! I’m looking forward to feasting personally, and I pray that God will give us all an appetite for Him and his word.
Word Made Flesh
- December 2: Duce Branch
- A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, William “Duce” Branch Th.M a.k.a. “The Ambassador” has ministered the Gospel to thousands through rap and preaching for over fifteen years. Formerly, the co-founder and primary spokesperson for The Cross Movement—the GRAMMY, GMA Dove and Stellar nominated acclaimed pioneers of the Christian Hip Hop movement—The Ambassador continues his ministry now as a solo artist. His fourth solo album STOP THE FUNERAL is in stores now and he lives in Philadelphia with his wife Michelle and four children. Check out a sermon from Duce at Blueprint Church.
- December 9: Tony Merida (Baptism Sunday)
- December 16: Matt Sigmon
- December 23: Nate Akin
- December 24: Tony Merida (Brief Evening Service)
- December 30: Nate Akin
Imago Dei: Knowing the God Who Made Us
- January 6: Tony Merida
- January 13: Jon Akin (Nate’s brother, and pastor at Fairview Church, Lebanon, TN)
- January 20: Keith Whitfield (Professor of Theology; Sanctity of Human Life Sunday)
- January 27: Tony Merida (Covenant Renewal Sunday)