On a football team not everyone can be the coach, the quarterback, or the lineman - it takes a full team to be successful. In week 2 of "Gifted" Rev. Tom uses that same knowledge and understanding to look at Jesus' team - also known as the church. The truth found in scripture is that we all are gifted by God in unique ways and those unique ways are not just for us, but for the glory of God. How are you using your gifts that God has given you?

Rev. Tom kicks off a new series and season at Grand View with the reminder that "God is at work here and it involves YOU." In this new season, God hasn't changed - God is still moving in our midst - how are you being a part of God's work? In week 1, Rev. Tom looks at the truth that all of God's people have been blessed by God with a spiritual gift - and this gift isn't just for ourselves, but it is to help build up God's church and work in the world.

Rev. Tom continues talking about the movement of God in our personal lives and in the life of our Christian Community. The good news of Jesus and the resurrection reminds us that God can take anything and work it from the God. God is still in the business of moving people and groups of people from one situation into a new way of living. How do you need God to move in your life this year?

Throughout the history of Christianity, the church has divided and organized itself with different ways of understanding God and the role of the Church. This is still happening today. What if instead of seeing this as a division, we saw this as an exciting new movement of God's Holy Spirit? Rev. Tom explains that this type of revival, renewal movement is something that he is excited to be a part of - a movement focused on the main things of loving God and loving people.

As we stand at the beginning of a new year we have lots of opportunities, possibilities, and hope for the year that is in front of us. Rev. Tom takes this Sunday to look at a good, positive change that we could all strive for in 2023 - to be a better Christian. In particular, what if we all strived to be more like Jesus this year? How would your life be different? How could your family, community, church, and nation be different? In the ned, it's all about putting yourself in a position for God to make the changes you need in this new year.

On this first day of the new year, Alec Amosson looks at the opportunity we have to set our priorities and purpose fresh this year. If we believe God has redeemed us through the work of Jesus - we should be living differently with a purpose. How would your year look different if you truly believed that and lived into that purpose?

Have you ever been given a surprise gift for Christmas? How did that make you feel? Think of the surprise that was found in the birth of Jesus. Not what they were expecting, not in the way they were expecting - the birth of Jesus was a prophesied event, but nevertheless it was a surprise. This Christmas, how has Jesus' birth changed anything for you? How can this Christmas be different and give you hope for the new year?

On this most special night of the year, we look at the importance of light in the Christian story. Jesus came into the world to be light in the midst of the darkness that was all around. That was true then, and it is true for us now. What darkness do you need Jesus to shine light into for you this year? And, how can you better know and live into God's love for you this season?

In week 4 of our advent sermon series, "Redeeming Christmas," Rev. Tom looks at the history of the Christmas tree. How does the Christmas Tree represent the different trees that you hear of in the Bible? How has God used trees to help redeem you? And, in this season, how can you help other people hear and know the story of God's redemption in their life?

Following up from last week's sermon on "Redeeming Santa," Rev. Tom this week looks at our history of gift giving for Christmas. Giving gifts to one another is not a bad tradition - but it is worth taking time to look at what we give and why we give. What could you give to someone in your life this year to help them grow in their connection with God and the Christian Community?