As we look at this subject of joy considering Advent, in light of the waiting and the anticipation they felt, we’re drawn to this reality found only in the Gospel, that just as hope was a possession for those who trusted the promise of God, so is Joy.

The season of advent is for remembering the hundreds of years that passed from the first promise God made to rescue his people from sin and judgement, till the arrival of Jesus, when all that was necessary for redemption was provided in the incarnation, life, death and resurrection of the Son of God.

Callie Littlefield shares her heart for the orphan as well as practical ways the Church can get involved. Then pastor Joel shares a message called "Once an Orphan, Now a Child of God" from Ephesians 1.

What should grace look like in a local church?

True faith in Christ, the kind the Bible teaches, has no unnecessary yoke of burden, but rather brings cleansing of the heart, freedom and joy.

Opposition is a true test of one’s missional focus. As you will discover when you look at the story of Scripture, when God’s people advance, opposition rises. It's no different for the Christian today. Through faith in the Gospel we have strength to persevere.

Our greatest enemy, sin, is defeated by the power of God displayed through humility.

In part 4 of this new series Pastor Joel takes a look at how Jesus served us, ultimately at the cross, and how we should serve one another.

Guest speaker, Pastor Barry Murry, preaching a message in our "Like Jesus" series called, Give Like Jesus. As Christians we are to be givers. It's not about money, or any one thing. It's about our whole lives modeling the true Giver, Jesus Christ. We are to be, like Paul, and like Christ, poured out as a drink offering for the sake of the Gospel and for others.