What is Advent?

IntroductionWhat is Advent and how is it different than Christmas?Does Advent only look back?What is the value for churches to celebrate Advent?The critic might say, “every month should be Advent”. Do you find much value in liturgical-type calendars? What is the value of seasons and rhythms.What can be the risks/things to avoid in church traditions/liturgies/calendars, etc.?Any word for the new pastor (or elder team) as he considers starting an Advent tradition in his church?What is Faith Baptist doing for Advent? What are you trusting the Lord to do through that?How can we encourage our listeners to make the most of Advent?Listener questions:Becky Stroman (From Faith Card) - Should a tithe be taken from gross or net income? Does only the giving to a home church count as a tithe or do donations to other ministries count also?Delaney Lucht - What made you come to know/ have faith in Jesus?Elijah Myers - How many chickens would it take to kill an elephant?