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The scripture for today's reflection is Isaiah 9:2,6-7.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Micah 5:1-6 as part of our Advent Sermon Seried, "Prophets Foretold."

The prophecy in Micah reveals Jesus as both an ancient and future king, showing His eternal nature as the Word of God who spoke creation into existence and His promised return to establish His kingdom. Throughout history, Jesus has been speaking through creation itself, which explains why we feel drawn to something greater when experiencing nature's majesty. Our universal attraction to hero stories reflects God's design, as these narratives echo the true Gospel story of redemption. While we live in a broken world under sin's curse, we can live as citizens of Christ's kingdom by surrendering to His sacrificial love and obeying His teachings, even when they conflict with cultural norms.

The scripture for today's reflection is Isaiah 41:8-13.

The scripture for today's reflection is Revelation 21:23-25.

The scripture for today's reflection is Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Amos 9:11-15 as part of our Advent Sermon Series, "Prophets Foretold."

When everything in life seems to be falling apart, we desperately need hope. The prophet Amos spoke to a prosperous but spiritually broken Israel, promising that God would repair what was broken. Human solutions, even religious ones, cannot fix spiritual brokenness - just as dead people cannot resurrect themselves. God provided the solution through the incarnation, when Jesus took on flesh to rescue humanity. The perfect Son of God was broken on the cross so that broken people could be healed. While we await complete restoration in the new creation, Jesus offers healing for wounded hearts today, inviting us to bring our pain directly to Him rather than trying to self-medicate or fix ourselves.

The scripture for today's reflection is Matthew 7:24-25.

The scripture for today's reflection is Isaiah 53:1-5.

The scripture for today's reflection is John 1:1-5, 9-13.

Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on the theme of the Bridegroom from Hosea 3:1-6, as a part of our Advent sermon series, "The Prophets Foretold."

The prophet Hosea's marriage to Gomer serves as a powerful illustration of God's unfailing love for His people. Despite Israel's spiritual adultery through idolatry, God demonstrates His redemptive heart by commanding Hosea to buy back his unfaithful wife from slavery. This costly act of redemption points to the coming Messiah who would pay the ultimate price for our freedom. God doesn't just forgive our sins but offers complete restoration - freedom, dignity, identity, and a place to belong. As we experience the depth of God's love, we learn to desire Him more than the temporary pleasures of sin. Perfect love casts out fear and transforms our hearts to respond with faithful devotion.