Week 2 of Advent: "The Return of the King." As we wait for Christ's second coming, how should we live together as the Church? Romans 15 reveals Paul's surprising answer: it's not about deep spiritual disciplines or personal practices, it's about HOW WE LOVE EACH OTHER.KEY MESSAGES:- Paul's prayer: May God fill you with all joy, peace, and hope as you endure.- What could you endure if you knew you'd be supernaturally filled with joy and peace along the way?- The "therefore" of Romans 12: Don't think more highly of yourself, love one another.- Paul's focus isn't on personal spirituality, it's on Christian relationships.- We who are strong must bear with the failings of the weak (and not please ourselves).- Don't make mountains out of molehills, distinguish preferences from primary issues.Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you (for the glory of God)📖 MAIN SCRIPTURE: Romans 15:1-13, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 13:11-14THE LITURGY LESSON: Ever wondered WHY our church service is structured the way it is? This sermon includes an in-depth explanation of our liturgical journey each Sunday, from Revelation (OT reading) through Confession, Absolution, Adoration, Proclamation, Confession of Faith, Expiation (communion), Supplication, Dedication, Commission (epistle), and Benediction. It's a path, not THE path, but understanding it can deepen how you worship. If you KNEW that as you endured, God would supernaturally fill you with joy, peace, and hope—what couldn't you endure? This was the secret of the martyrs. This is our hope until Christ returns. HOW LONG, O LORD? How long must we bear with one another's preferences, quirks, and weaknesses? How long must we prefer our brothers and sisters over ourselves? Until HE comes again. We don't know the day or hour, but we know He's coming. Let's be ready!#adventure #Romans15 #ChristsReturn #ChurchUnity #LoveOneAnother #Liturgy #PaulsTherefores #Endurance #JoyPeaceHope #SecondComing