As we go through this life, we want to know God is with us and that he cares for us. Christmas is our proof that is absolutely true.

This sermon based on John 1:14 was preached on the Festival of the Nativity, December 25, 2020.

We hear God's promises. We know them. We even believe them. But like Mary asking the angel, we often say, "But how will this be?" The "how" we may not know. But the faithfulness and love of our Savior God assures us that not one word of his will fail. And so we pray along with Mary, "May your word to me be fulfilled!"

This sermon based on Luke 1:26-38 was preached on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 20, 2020, for a sermon series called "Joyful Hope."

What's distracting you this time of year? All the preparations for the holidays? Or is it something deeper, like worry, materialism, or bitterness and anger? Whatever is distracting you, it's time to refocus on your Savior who came, and still comes through his Means of Grace, to give you blessings of peace, life and joy that only he can give.

This sermon based on John 1:6-8, 19-28 was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent, December 13, 2020, for a sermon series called "Joyful Hope."

Are you all prepared for Christmas yet? Not with all the outward preparations, but with inward preparation. This time is to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus and focus on WHO Christmas is really all about.

This sermon was preached on the Second Sunday in Advent, December 6, 2020, for a sermon series called "Joyful Hope."

More important than being ready to celebrate again Jesus' first coming at Christmas is being ready for his second coming. Are you ready for that day?

This sermon was preached on the First Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2020, for a sermon series called "Joyful Hope."

Even in a year like 2020, we have much to give thanks for. Our God meets all our needs for this life and the next. In this sermon for Thanksgiving based on Psalm 100 we are reminded that the LORD is good and so it is good to give thanks.

We have to deal with death and it's effects everyday. And death does not discriminate - every person is affected by it. We grieve our losses. But yet, as Christians, we grieve with hope. Because we believe in a Savior who lived and died and rose again to take away the sting of death and give us the promise of life after the grave. This truth brings our minds peace and gives our hearts hope as we temporarily say goodbye to our loved ones and as we look forward to that day when we will be with the Lord forever.

This sermon based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 was preached on November 15, 2020, the third sermon in a four week series called, "Lord, Keep us to the End."

Are you ready? Are you ready for your last day on earth or The Last Day? Either could come at any time. God wants you to be ready and awake so that day will not take you by surprise. And he even has the means to make you ready.

This sermon based on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 was preached on November 8, 2020, the second sermon in a four week series called, "Lord, Keep us to the End."

Jesus sends us out like sheep among wolves as we long to stand firm to the truths of His Word. But we don't go alone.

This sermon based on Matthew 10:16-23 was preached on November 1, 2020, for the Commemoration of the Reformation of the Church and as the first sermon in a new four week series called, "Lord, Keep us to the End."

It's easy to begin to fret and worry about what will happen on November 3rd. As Christians, we keep a Kingdom perspective of life and eternity. By grace, we are in the Kingdom of God, where Christ reigns and rules our hearts and minds with his peace. In this Kingdom, Jesus gives what this world cannot.

This sermon based on Luke 17:20-33 was preached on October 25, 2020, and is the final sermon in a five week series called "The Church and Politics."