Allen reads Matthew 22:34-40, and then five different people share wonderful stories of their faith and reasons why they are covenanting at Hope.Gate.Way. These are amazing people who have been changed by community and in the process changed the community through their presence.

Jesus said, “You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine!” So, how are you doing with that?

The day before Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sara focuses on the radical way of following Jesus. Dr. King followed this way, and we should too. When we center our lives and our spirits in Jesus Way, we can be world changers too.

Allen shares the first message in a series called "First Things First." The new year is a good time to think about priorities. So… what would it take to really stay grounded – focused – with God at the center in this year ahead? What changes would you need to make in your life? What new commitments? These are some of the questions we explore in this series as we seek to keep first things first.

This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. Allen explores the story through the vantage point of Bethlehem. It is in caring for the children of the world, including the children of Bethlehem, that we care for the Christ Child.

This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. The relationship of Mary and Elizabeth reminds us that we need people in our life who confirm our "Yes" to God. We say "Yes" to God in the way celebrate Jesus' birth.

This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. Allen explores the story through the viewpoint of Joseph and who when he thought he was going through the darkest moment of his life--God was doing the most powerful amazing act of all time.