(Luke 1:26-38 & Psalm 137:1-6) Ever get a gift you weren't so sure about? Mary, the mother of Jesus, knows that feeling, but shows us a courageous, faithful way to receive a gift.

(Exodus 20:1-20 & Matthew 6:25-34) Paul is pinch hitting for Pastor Brian, and he offers an interesting twist on the pinch hitter of baseball fame. Hear about the call of God on your life.

In this second week on the Gift of the Nutcracker we explore the story of Drosselmeyer, a Godfather who is shrouded in mystery. He reminds us of God and the real meaning behind God's will and prophecy.

(Luke 2:41-52 & Jeremiah 33:14-16) As we explore the ballet 'the Nutcracker' we hear how difficult the in between years can be, whether as an adolescent, or as people waiting for something to change. Waiting can be hard to do, but there is a promise from God that can change everything.

Its easy to say "be grateful" and "give thanks" around Thanksgiving, but it can be hard to do, especially if things aren't going well. How do we respond to the troubles in a way that honors God? Our series on 'Collections' helps point out one memorable way to be grateful.

The things we collect say much about us. Hear how a collection of artwork blesses people and how God invites us to use everything in us to impact this world.

In this series on "Collections" we explore some of the special collections of members in the church. Hear how Bill's father delivered the milk and helped show a community what humility and service really looks like.

(1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 4:7 & Hebrews 12:1) Hear our guest preacher, Paul Semendinger, share about Doing God's will, and how sometimes it means real sacrifice. See how a man who simply ran a race, but did it in God's name helped bring dramatic change in many people's lives.

(Matthew 9:9-17 & Isaiah 55:7) Do you have a strange family member? They may feel like an outsider to your family and Jesus gives an example of how to handle the situation when he has dinner with sinners. This is the conclusion to our series on penitence and reveals what mercy looks like in this process.

(Galatians 6:1-10 & Proverbs 9:8) Ever felt like you just couldn't say what you wanted to say? Sometimes it can be funny, but other times it can lead to getting "canceled." The Apostle Paul has some thoughts on what it looks like to help set people on the right track and ultimately it all leads back to what it really means to show someone grace.