Why is it so hard to not judge others? It's an age-old problem that both Jesus and Walt Disney addressed. Jesus, in his sermon on the mount from Luke's gospel (Luke 6:37-42), and Walt in his 1955 classic, "Lady & the Tramp." Join us as we wind up this 6-week series.

Our children are growing up faster than ever before. But Jesus calls ALL of us to be more like children, if we want to have a plac in the Kingdom of God. Today we look at "Return to Never Land," the sequal to the classic "Peter Pan." Is it possible to rediscover childlikeness? Matthew 18:1-7 is our text.

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was the first Disney movie to have been created from a full-length novel... and the first to have faith at the center of the story! Our biblical text today is Luke 18:9-14... a parable Jesus tells about "some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and regarded others with contempt." It fits BOTH stories!

Life is full of unexpectedness. We can't predict it. But we can prepare for the very best in life! Today we review the Disney classic film, CINDERELLA. We look to our lead heroine as inspiration, as well as the parable of the 10 Bridesmaids from Matthew 25:1-13.

We all can learn about having courage and being who God has called/created us to be (even if it goes against societal norms!)... from both Deborah (Judges 4:4-9) and Mulan!

Welcome as we start the New Year off with a new sermon series, FAITH IN DISNEY! Today we begin with the last feature film Walt Disney himself had a hand in producing: Sleeping Beauty. It's the classic story of "good vs. evil," as we follow Briar Rose's quest for true love, and her 3 good fairies as they attempt to keep the evil Maleficent away from her. 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 is our text for today.

"In the beginning was The Word..." So begins the Gospel of JOHN... and all of creation! Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus! But sendng Jesus wasn't some "last minute decision" that God made, when things weren't going well with humankind... it was part of the plan from the beginning. John 1 is our text this morning.

Many of us "young at heart" have been waiting for Christmas to arrive. Anna, a 1st century prophetess, was waiting for the coming of the Messiah... and on that very first Christmas, she was able to see him! Luke 2:36-38 is our text.

We all know the story of the Magi (aka "Three Wise Men"). They traveled from lands afar in search of the King of the Jews. But there was ALREADY a "King of the Jews," and his name was Herod. He didn't take too kindly to anyone challenging this throne. What happened next is enough to make the hair on the back of your head stand up. Matthew 2 is our text today.

Just after Mary found out she would be "with child," she traveled a week's journey to visit her "Auntie Elizabeth." Why did she do that, and what connection did these two women share? Join us for the 2nd installment of THE HIDDEN CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS. Luke 1:39-45 is our text.