Sermon: What Is Advent And Why Should You Care?

In this moving Advent sermon, Pastor Marben Bland reminds us that Advent is a season of holy preparation—a time when God calls us to change how we love, serve, and live. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6, he shows that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—and because we are made in God’s image, these qualities are also placed within us.

Pastor Bland beautifully highlights the life of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, whose recent passing leaves a powerful legacy. Bishop Jackson embodied these Advent characteristics:
• Wonderful Counselor – guiding pastors, uplifting congregations, and offering wise counsel throughout the AME Church.
• Mighty – restoring Morris Brown College’s accreditation, championing social justice, and helping lead Georgia toward historic voter participation.
• Everlasting Father – caring deeply for orphans, communities, and the global church.
• Prince of Peace – bringing stability during COVID and calming conflicts with grace and leadership.

Pastor Bland then calls us to live out the “three wells”:
 • Love Well – love God fully and love others faithfully.
• Produce Well – use your gifts to do mighty things for God.
• Leave Well – live a life that leaves a legacy of faith, justice, and peace.

This Advent, unwrap the gifts Christ has already given you—and use them boldly, just as Bishop Jackson did. 

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