We are constantly reminded to love our neighbor in the midst of this pandemic. What does it mean to biblically love our neighbor? This sermon examines Jesus' teaching and applies it to our present circumstances.

The epilogue of Job demonstrates the wonderful fruit of repentance. It is not just Job's blessings, but Job's heart that has been changed to delight in God and extend grace to others. Here we learn about true repentance and its fruit.

Job, in the midst of his suffering, finds peace and rest in repentance. God has made himself known and Job has responded in confession and repentance that brings him, not out of suffering, but out of despair. May we learn the joy, hope, peace, and strength found in repentance toward God.

What does it mean to be a church? What is essential? What is essential to the gathering of the church? How much can be adapted or accommodated? This sermon explores these questions as we consider the nature of the church under the pressure of COVID-19 and health restrictions applied to the gathering of God's people.

After God speaks, Job is moved to confession and repentance. The first thing Job says is to acknowledge God's power and purpose. It is these elements of God's self-revelation that we need to be continually reminded of as we seek to trust him and grow in humility.

We look at Leviathan, asking what he is and why God mentions him in such detail. In the end, we learn we must fear God above all else. "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen."

We consider (behold) Behemoth. Here God directs us to a great creature that contains important lessons for us in a world of suffering and circumstances beyond our control. May we gain wisdom as we hear from God.

As we take time to consider the past year and look forward to the new one, we must be mindful of our goal and focus. In this exhortation from Colossians 2:1-3, we're reminded that Christ is the treasure and the measure of what is good, lovely, and worth living and dying for.

Traditions can grow so familiar that their meaning can be lost or forgotten. At Christmas we can often forget that this is a celebration of the entrance of the King of kings into his creation. Christ has come and his kingdom continues to expand. Here is a cause for celebration and rejoicing!

Alex Russell preaches from 1 Peter 4:1-2, "Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God."