We live in a world full of distractions, yet beneath it all lies a deep longing for connection, belonging, and home. This week, we’ll explore Isaiah’s prophecy of a child born to us—our Everlasting Father. How does Jesus, the Son given to us, reveal the heart of a perfect father? And how does his fatherly care lead us out of loneliness and into what we long for most: a true and lasting home in him? Listen as we discover how Jesus is the great light for our loneliness.

Advent Reflection Questions:

Isaiah calls Jesus our Everlasting Father (Isa. 9:6), not as God the Father, but to describe the quality of his character. How does this title reveal Jesus’ loving, protective, and shepherding nature toward his people?

In a world where 1 in 3 people feel lonely weekly, many turn to distractions like TV, social media, or temporary escapes to cope. How does Jesus, as our Everlasting Father, offer a deeper solution to loneliness and the longing for connection?

Psalm 103:13 says, “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” How does this verse deepen your understanding of Jesus’ father-like care and compassion for you?

Reflecting on the human longing for connection and home, how does Jesus’ incarnation at Christmas address the brokenness in our world and draw us into God’s fatherly love?

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), the father welcomes his son with unconditional love and grace. How can we reflect this same welcoming love and grace of Jesus as we call others back home to God?

We often see strength as the answer to weakness, but the gospel turns this idea upside down. Isaiah 9:6 announces the birth of a child, a son called Mighty God, a profound paradox: strength wrapped in fragility. Throughout Scripture, God’s power is made perfect in weakness, culminating in the arrival of Christ. Born in weakness, He came to fight and defeat our greatest enemies—sin, death, and the devil—securing our victory through sacrificial love. Join us this week as we discover how Jesus meets us in our weakness and leads us to His strength as our Mighty God.

Advent Reflection Questions:

How does the idea of God displaying His power through human weakness challenge or encourage your understanding of who God is?

In what areas of your life do you feel weakest right now? How might trusting in the Mighty God transform your perspective on those struggles? Consider how God meets you in your frailty and uses it for His purposes.

In what areas of your life are you trying to rely on your own strength instead of trusting in God’s power? Think about where you can surrender your weakness to the Mighty God.

Have you ever experienced God’s strength meeting you in a moment of weakness or vulnerability? How did that shape your relationship with Him? How could you share your experience with someone to encourage them in their weakness?

As you reflect on Jesus’ ultimate act of stepping into weakness through His humble birth and humiliating death on the cross, how does that move you to trust Him more deeply this Advent season?

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? Darkness has a way of stirring confusion, fear, and uncertainty. It surrounds us in the world, and it dwells within us. But Christmas reminds us that into all our darkness, a great light has come. This Advent, we’ll reflect on the powerful names of Jesus in Isaiah 9:6 and discover how he brings light to every shadow we face. He is our Wonderful Counselor, guiding us in our decisions. He is our Mighty God, strengthening us in our weakness. He is our Everlasting Father, comforting us in our loneliness. And he is our Prince of Peace, calming the storms of our conflict. Join us as we come to adore the One who is our Great Light!

Advent Reflection Questions:

What decisions are you facing right now that you need wisdom for?

How might inviting Jesus, our Wonderful Counselor, into these decisions change your approach?

What does it mean for you to trust Jesus as your Wonderful Counselor in uncertain times? Are there areas of life where you struggle to trust his wisdom over your own understanding?

How can you create space to hear Jesus’ counsel during this Advent season? Are there distractions or influences that might drown out his guidance?

How does Hebrews 4:15-16 encourage you to approach Jesus with confidence in your need for wisdom and grace? What steps can you take to draw near to him in prayer and trust this Advent season?

With so much debate, noise, arguing, and social media trolls, it’s easy to get caught up with being sidetracked by things that ultimately don’t matter and actually cause harm. It is not an exclusively 21st century problem. The early church wrestled with getting distracted by petty issues that only served to cause division and damage the Gospel. How do we keep main things as main things and how do we know what the main things are? That’s the message from Paul’s Letter to Titus.

Why is change so hard? Many of us wonder, if Jesus saved me, why don’t I see real change? The gospel isn’t just the ABCs of faith; it’s the A to Z, meant to transform every part of us. Titus 3:3-7 shows that true transformation goes beyond behavior modification—it’s about gospel change. Our justification and sanctification are by Jesus’ grace alone, bringing real transformation through the work of the Spirit. These aren’t just theological ideas; they’re the living power of the gospel that creates lasting change. Join us as we explore how being a Faithful Presence means embracing this gospel change!

What motivates you to be a better person? It is an important question, especially if you already know you are forgiven by Jesus and are destined for Heaven. It is a question that has been asked since the earliest days of the Church and in the earliest writings of the New Testament. In the search for an answer, how do you avoid the danger of legalism that leads to pride and self-righteousness on the one hand and lawlessness that leads to chaos on the other? Grace in action is the answer we will explore this Sunday. 

Have you every been around someone who makes you feel good and inspires you just by there presence? On the other hand have you ever been around someone whose very presence puts you on edge or makes you cautious? In both cases you are experiencing the power of personal presence. In Jesus we have the very presence of God powerfully demonstrated for us. But how do we experience that presence today? Let's find out!

How would you feel if something you thought was priceless turned out to be a complete fake? That’s the danger Paul warns against in Titus—people falling for a counterfeit gospel that promises much but is ultimately empty. The same threat is real today—whether it’s self-righteous rule-keeping or the promise of freedom in rule-breaking, any of us can be drawn in. Join us as we explore how the truth of Jesus exposes these fakes and points us to the only One who offers true life and salvation.

How do we navigate the cultural storms swirling around us? Polarizing views blow in every direction, creating chaos and uncertainty. In the midst of it all, how do we remain faithful to Jesus—in our homes, in the church, and in the world? Join us as we journey through the New Testament book of Titus to discover what it means to reflect the character of Jesus in every area of life. Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to be a Faithful Presence, firmly rooted in the gospel, as we navigate the cultural storms of our time.

Along with this series we are providing a Sermon Study, written by Pastor Dan. Click the link below to download the study guide.

Faithful Presence Study Guide