Scripture: John 10:7-10

Christianity is good news. NOW!

Two reasons why Christianity is good news:

1) Because there is a gate.

- People try to use other ways.

1.a) Fake Doors

1.b) Climbing the fence

1.c) Ignoring the sheepfold

- There is only ONE gate.

2) It's GOOD in the sheepfold.

2.a) Safety

2.b) Feedom

2.c) Provision

ARE YOU ALIVE?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Since our time on earth is limited, let’s make the most of the time we have left.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Today’s advent theme is "Joy." The shepherds announced good news of great joy. Sometimes we need to be reminded to live in the moment and allow ourselves to experience the joy found in the big things and the small ones as we prepare to celebrate the Source of all joy, the birth of Jesus. Joseph and Mary, in the most significant moment of their lives to date, learned the lesson their son would later preach on the mountain: Don’t worry about anything, for God in heaven provides all our needs…even a manger, when there’s no room in the inn.

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Today’s advent theme is "Love." God is love, and He sent Jesus to show how much He loves us. We are to love others and bring light to a dark world as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. God didn’t send Jesus into the world as a victorious general or a polished politician; He sent a helpless baby. God didn’t give His Son so that we could have military might, political power, or incredible fame; He gave us love.

1 Peter 2:11-25

This Sunday, December 1 is the first Sunday of Advent! The theme of our worship service will be "Hope." Hope is at the beginning of all things, and during Advent, our hope is in the coming Savior. We need to be reminded that in the midst of struggles, there is hope in Jesus. Lance Davids unpacks the message from 1 Peter to help us understand who we are in Christ Jesus!

Zephaniah 3:14-20

Zephaniah is a book that is seldom used in worship. Eight of the nine oracles in this little book announce God’s just judgment on his people because of their disobedience. But in the last oracle (Zephaniah 3:14-20) we discover that the God of justice and judgment is also the God of forgiveness and hope. The focus of this message will be on the five practical promises found in verse 17 – a verse that has been called the John 3:16 of the Old Testament.

Psalm 139:1-12

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

In Joshua 6, the Israelite people come to Jericho. The city appears to be an insurmountable obstacle, even though God has clearly told them that He is giving this land to them. In order to overcome the obstacle, they have to trust God and follow His guidance, even though God’s plan seems a little crazy. They obey God, even though it seems to be not working. In the end, God’s purposes are accomplished.

Scripture: II Corinthians 12:1-10

Paul's Problem

Paul's Prayer

God's Provision