Sometimes in life we have to make huge decisions with limited information. So most of us know what it’s like to ask God for a sign: “God, what should I do? Which way should I go? What should I believe? Please give me a sign.” In today’s sermon we’ll explore a famous God-given sign in the Christmas story and we’ll learn what it means for us in those times when we’re asking God for a sign of our own.

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-20

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In this emotional pressure cooker that our culture calls “the holidays,” we’re told we should all be feeling extra joy.  But in reality, as we contend with all the overwhelming demands of this season, we often feel anything but joyful. So in today’s sermon, we’ll consider why joy so often escapes us, how our culture sets us up to fail, and how we can truly find joy this Christmas. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

Sometimes life can be very painful. And when we’re hurting, it’s natural to wonder, “God, where are you? And what are you doing?” So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore one part of the Christmas story that we tend to overlook, and we’ll discover its powerful good news for anyone who’s hurting. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.”

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-18

The season of Advent is a time of hope. But when we’ve been through a long season of disappointment, hope can be hard to sustain. In today’s sermon we’ll learn from a biblical couple who discovered that God’s timing may be different from ours, but that we never need to despair. Join us as we begin our new series, “Unlikely Advent.”

You are powerful!! In fact, you likely don’t even realize just how powerful you are. In today’s sermon, we’ll explore one of our amazing abilities that we often overlook and frequently misuse, and we’ll learn how we can use it to do extraordinary good. Join us as we wrap up our sermon series on the New Testament book of James. 

Scripture Reading: James 3:3-12

What is God’s deepest desire for you? Many of us were taught that God’s deepest desire is that we would have faith in God. But what if God has an even deeper desire? In today’s sermon we’ll explore what God wants even more than our faith, how we can attain it, and why it matters so much in our everyday lives. Join us as we continue our series on the New Testament book of James. 

Scripture Reading: James 2:14-24

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? What story do you tell yourself about yourself? Could it be that you’re telling the wrong story? In today’s sermon, we’ll cut through the false narratives and consider the life-giving, life-changing story that God invites us into. Join us as we begin our series on the New Testament book of James. 

Scripture Reading: James 1:1, 19-25

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A heartbreaking-but-universal part of the human experience is to lose someone we love. The people we love shape our identities and make us who we are. So when we lose them, it can feel like we’re losing part of our very selves. In today’s sermon, we’ll consider the experience of loss through the lens of faith in a God who refuses to let death unravel us. If you have ever experienced a painful loss, this is for you. 

Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6

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If you’re paying attention, it’s hard not to be worried about the state of the world right now. And with a high-stakes election just days away, it’s easy to feel like the whole future of the world hangs in the balance. How could we not be stressed about that?! But as followers of Jesus, we have access to a sense of confident peace that endures through anything this crazy world throws our way. So in today’s sermon, we’ll talk about how we can sustain that sense of peace through turbulent times like these. Join us as we wrap up our series on faith and politics.

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17

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In the current political climate, many people on all sides are narrowly focused on winning. But as followers of Jesus, we believe that the ultimate victory has already been won. So what exactly is the victory that has been won by Jesus? And how should it shape the way we engage in politics? Those are the questions we’ll explore in today’s sermon. Join us as we continue our series on the intersection of faith and politics. 

Scripture Reading: Revelation 18:2-5, 11-14

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