Chris Wall • John 1:1-18

In fact, Jesus is God’s last Word to mankind (Hebrews 1:1-3). According to John, Jesus is the eternal Word. He is the creative Word, and he is the incarnate Word. As the living Word, Jesus entered the world as God in the flesh. He lived an incomparable life resulting in his death and resurrection, proving He was divine. This incarnate revelation of God is an important theme in this gospel pointing to the fullness of grace and the availability of salvation to everyone who would come to the point of repentance.

Chris Wall • John 20:30-31

Have you noticed that the most convincing followers of Jesus are those who are most convinced about Jesus? The gospel of John was written by John the Apostle. He was a man who was convinced about Jesus which led to a convincing life and ministry. John was one of the Sons of Thunder. That could have been a description of John’s personal passion or a description of two boys with a passionate mother. We know that John and his mom were present with Jesus all the way through the crucifixion. It is noteworthy that John walked closely with Jesus before and after His resurrection. As we begin our study of the book of John, let’s rub shoulders with this man who was both convinced and convincing about Christ.

Chris Wall

Chris Wall • 1 Timothy 3:16

Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit,was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

Chris Wall • Ephesians 3:14-21

The Definition of ad·vent [ad-vent] noun
1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of the holiday season.
2. the coming of Christ into the world.
3. the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in
commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world.
4. Second Coming.

Advent during Christmas reveals the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ’s love
for you and for me. When Christ entered the world, the love of God came to dwell
among us ultimately indwelling us. The prayer of Paul in Ephesians 3 is uniquely
beautiful enabling the love of God that surpasses knowledge to become actually
knowable. We often hear the words: Jesus Loves Me. This Christmas, I pray you come to
know the Love of Christ in a personal way.

Chris Wall • Romans 5:1-11

The Definition of ad·vent [ad-vent] noun
1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of the holiday season.
2. the coming of Christ into the world.
3. the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in
commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world.
4. Second Coming.

The Christmas season shows us how God is present with us bringing lasting PEACE
through thick and thin, highs and lows, good times and bad. When Christ entered the
world, He brought a personal and lasting peace to every believer walking them through
every circumstance. Romans 5:1-11 reveals the incredible benefit that came to us
because Christ entered the world offering the gift of lasting PEACE.

Chris Wall • Romans 1:8-17

The Definition of ad·vent [ad-vent] noun
1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of the holiday season.
2. the coming of Christ into the world.
3. the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration
of the coming of Christ into the world.
4. Second Coming.
The Christmas season shows us how God is present with us bringing lasting HOPE
through His people.

Chris Wall • Matthew 16:13-20

It is the unity of the church that helps the world recognize Christ is Lord
(John 17). It is the gathered church where the only hope for the nations is found
(Matthew 28). It is the gathered church the gates of hell will not defeat (Matthew 16).
It is the church where Jesus builds a living body put into action impacting society (1 Corinthians 12).

Chris Wall • 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

One of the core values of our church articulates our call by God to be His Ambassadors. God has called us to this place at this time in redemption history. The greatest problem for every human being is lostness and God has entrusted to us this ministry of reconciliation that has radically transformed our lives. We are called to push one another to be faithful ambassadors for Christ communicating through our lives and our mouths the only hope of salvation – a reconciled life through Christ. Are you the right kind of Ambassador for Christ? What is getting in the way?

Chad Balthrop • 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Some people are thinkers. They make plans. Ask them to go with the flow, they’ll ask what time the flow starts. Other people are feelers. They follow their gut. They may not go where they’re expected, but they frequently end up where they’re needed. Thinker or feeler, everyone makes the best decision they can based on the information available at the time. But what happens when what we know turns out to be wrong? What do you do when your experience fails to meet your expectations? Whose word will you trust?

For those who are being saved, the foundation of every experience, the basis for timeless truth, is found in the most seemingly foolish thing of all…the word of the cross.