“The Magi, the King and You”
The Christmas story continues on this first Sunday after Christmas. Today we join the Wise Men in their search for the Savior, and share their joy in finding Him. Read Matthew 2:1-12.
Continue readingChristmas Eve – “Jesus Light of the World”
It’s easy to take light for granted when it’s all around us all the time. If you’ve grown up or always been aware of Jesus, it’s possible that you’ve lost some of the awe and appreciation for what you have. At Christmas, Jesus showed up as the Light that broke
Continue readingAwaiting – “Love! — Really? Everyone?”
Although we are taught to love everyone, we aren’t even sure what that means, let alone the fact that we can’t do it. So Jesus makes it clear with two thoughts: “Give your life for each other.” and “Be a friend.” Read 1 John 3:1-3 & John 15:9-14.
Continue readingAwaiting – “Joy in the Waiting”
The fullest joy is found not in unwrapping, but in awaiting what will be unwrapped. Have you found that kind of joy? Read John 16:22-24.
Continue readingAwaiting – “Jesus Is Our Peace”
Shalom! Peace be with you! On this second Sunday in Advent, we celebrate Jesus Who is our Peace, the One Who brings God’s peace to our fallen world. Read Isaiah 2:1-5 & John 14:15-17, 26-27.
Continue readingAwaiting – “Hope Out of Suffering”
“Without hope we perish. But if we have hope, we can endure almost anything. Yet hope is often the result of endurance and of a deep sense of who and Whose we are.” Read Romans 5:1-5 & Matthew 1:18-24.
Continue reading“An Adventure with the King”
There are so many pessimists these days. Yet we belong to Christ: the King of the Universe! Our lives must be seen as an adventure walking with our Lord who is the Victor. Read Revelation 1:4b-8 & John 18:33-37.
Continue readingThanksgiving Eve – “A Time to Realize”
Beyond the expected, what can we say about Thanksgiving? What does it take to make us really grateful? Let’s just be amazed tonight at all that is around us, at all we are, and at all God is. Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.
Continue readingThe Red Letter Challenge – “Red Letter Living”
Where does the Red Letter Challenge lead you? What’s next? How will you get there? Who are you going to welcome on the journey? Let’s celebrate where we’ve been and commit to follow where Jesus is leading us next. Read Romans 8:1-4, 12-15.
Continue readingThe Red Letter Challenge – “Going”
When it comes to putting what Jesus says into practice, many of us have our greatest struggle actually going out and speaking to someone else about Jesus. In this message, we will talk about the best way to go out and share Jesus with others. It is the best to
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