Every year we spend the first Sunday telling stories of what God did the year before. It's always a fantastic time of encouragement as folks share their testimonies. So, this is not your typical sermon. You'll hear some amazing stories from some amazing people that speak of God's love and faithfulness.

- Pastor Jon Sterns -

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit..."

John 15:5

 

Perhaps no theme is more resonant and present in Christmas liturature - and throughout the literature of humankind - than the theme of coming "home". And this theme of "home" runs deeply through the Scriptures, mapping out the path of the human heart as we start at home, wander in exile, then finally commence our return. This Christmas, your heart has a home. Our Father's house is a place where people who are different can live in harmony, and where those who have orphaned themselves through sin and fear can find welcome and restoration. In this fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jon Sterns shares on the true gift of the presence of Christ and the deep hope that is found in that presence.

- Pastor Jon Sterns -

"I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!"

John 15:11 NLT

On this third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jon gives a short devotional on true joy. This was an abreviated sermon to leave time for our yearly Children's Christmas Program.

- Andrew Kiteck -

"For He Himself is our peace...."

Ephesians 2:14a

 

Perhaps no theme is more resonant and present in Christmas liturature - and throughout the literature of humankind - than the theme of coming "home". And this theme of "home" runs deeply through the Scriptures, mapping out the path of the human heart as we start at home, wander in exile, then finally commence our return. This Christmas, your heart has a home. Our Father's house is a place where people who are different can live in harmony, and where those who have orphaned themselves through sin and fear can find welcome and restoration. In this second Sunday of Advent, Andrew Kiteck shares from personal experience on how to find and walk in true, lasting peace.

- Dan Wilt -

"My Father's house has many rooms...."

John 14:2a

 

Perhaps no theme is more resonant and present in Christmas liturature - and throughout the literature of humankind - than the theme of coming "home". And this theme of "home" runs deeply through the Scriptures, mapping out the path of the human heart as we start at home, wander in exile, then finally commence our return. This Christmas, your heart has a home. Our Father's house is a place where people who are different can live in harmony, and where those who have orphaned themselves through sin and fear can find welcome and restoration. In this first week of Advent, Dan Wilt expands this idea of "home" and the hope it brings.

- Matt Delaplain - 

The two men said to Lot, "Do you have anyone else here—sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, because we are going to destroy this place. The outcry to the Lord against its people is so great that he has sent us to destroy it."  Genesis 19:12-13

"Let Your Kingdom Come." That's a common scriptural phrase among many Christians, but what does it mean...really? How do we make that request practical and personal. Well, that's what this series is all about. In Week 5, Matt Deleplain talks about three different stories from the Bible that speak to how we live as citizens of the kingdom in at this time in history.

- Pastor Jon Sterns - 

"...until you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of me and gives if to whom he will."  Daniel 4:32

 

"Let Your Kingdom Come." That's a common scriptural phrase among many Christians, but what does it mean...really? How do we make that request practical and personal. Well, that's what this series is all about. In Week 4, Pastor Sterns talks how the Kingdom of God affects our interactions with government and politics. This is an important issue that many wrestle with and Pastor Jon helps bring some clarity to the role of government and how we see our own citizenship.

- Pastor Jon Sterns - 

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.  Proverbs 3:6 ESV

"Let Your Kingdom Come." That's a common scriptural phrase among many Christians, but what does it mean...really? How do we make that request practical and personal. Well, that's what this series is all about. In Week 3, Pastor Sterns talks about giving up our need to feel that we are in control. We are all in a process of surrender to the rule of Jesus.

- Michael Sterns -

"Let Your Kingdom Come." That's a common scriptural phrase among many Christians, but what does it mean...really? How do we make that request practical and personal. Well, that's what this series is all about. In Week 2, Michael Sterns talks about inviting Jesus to bring His rule in how we communicate. How can our communcation and interactions bring His Kingdom? Of course, that question has new meaning with the onset of social media. So, what if Jesus ruled your twitter feed?

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father and with it we curse human beings...  James 3:9

- Pastor Jon Sterns -

"Let Your Kingdom Come." That's a common scriptural phrase among many Christians, but what does it mean...really? How do we make that request practical and personal. Well, that's what this series is all about. In Week 1, Pastor Jon Sterns gives an introduction to the Kingdom of God.

"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"

Mark 1:15