We’re really close to celebrating the birth of Jesus—and that’s exciting.  God came to be with us!  Jesus came to save us!  But how will He do that?  How will Jesus save those who would follow Him?  This morning we’ll look at the plan that God gave to Isaiah 700 years before Jesus was born and we’ll see the plan for how Jesus will save the world. - Pastor Ron Kool

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Kathy Douma leads this week's Intro to Spiritual Disciplines class on the discipline of "Serving."

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Full Christmas Program audio recording - One of the words that describe many of our lives at this time of the year is the word “busy.”  We are running here and there with things to do, people to see, and presents to buy.  In the midst of all our running, Isaiah the prophet has a word for us: “Listen!”  It’s an important word but the question is whether we can find time in our busyness to slow down and listen.

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Last week we saw the need for Jesus—we are sinners who deserve death.  We also saw that God promised to send someone to save us.  This morning we’re going to learn more about that One whom God promised to send—His Servant.  And we’ll see that this Servant is going to do some amazing things. - Pastor Ron Kool

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This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Advent season. A season where the church collectively anticipates the arrival, or ‘advent,’ of our savior Jesus Christ. Just as he came in the flesh as a baby 2000 years ago to save his people, one day Christ will return again to save his people. What is it that we need saving from though? The book of Genesis shows us that what we need Jesus for and saving from the most is ourselves. We need Jesus to show us how to Love God and each other. - Pastor Arek O'Connell

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We will think about the question Jesus asked when He had healed ten lepers, and only one came back to thank Him. We'll talk about how they probably were doing decent, good things - and saying thanks just slipped past them. - Pastor Ron Kool

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It’s such a little thing—the tongue.  It only weighs about 2.5 ounces. But it can do so much. It can destroy and it can give life.  This morning James wants to challenge us to tame our tongues. - Pastor Ron Kool

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Stewardship - it's not just about us telling you to give more money to the church (we know pastors say this all the time). It's really about discovering an amazing thing that God allows us to manage His resources. He works through us and wants us to enjoy it and celebrate it.

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This morning, we’re going to look at an important question that James challenges us with: Is our faith real?  James knows that it’s possible for us to go through the motions, say all the right things, and even believe some of the right things about God but still not have a faith that is real. This morning, we’ll look at how James tells us we can know that our faith is the genuine article. - Pastor Ron Kool

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Did your parents have a “favorite” child?  Was one of your siblings the “problem” child? What about in school—did you ever have a teacher who had a favorite student?  We’ve all experienced the reality of favoritism.  This morning James will challenge us to not let it happen anywhere—especially not in church! - Pastor Ron Kool

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