Are you prepared to receive the hope that God is ready to give? Something as significant as hope deserves some preparation ahead of its arrival and this sermon looks at 12 things that need to be dealt with before we can expect hope to have the impact it should on our lives.

In a world that is characterized by widespread hopelessness, we are called to be a people of hope. This message is an introduction to a series of messages on hope. It defines hope in biblical terms and introduces our sources of hope as children of God.

Who do you say that Jesus is? This sermon looks at the question Jesus asked his disciples and how Peter’s answer affected his life. Our answer to that question ought to affect our lives as well.

As we approach Christmas we have so much to be thankful for and to celebrate. This sermon focuses on the Giver of the greatest Gift. We are called to follow the pattern set in the Christmas story and give praise to God.

From the beginning, God has had a plan for redeeming His fallen world. This sermon looks at some of the ways in which the Bible pointed to the coming of Christ, the fulfillment of God’s plan. The arrival of the Christ Child in Bethlehem is evidence of God’s perfect plan, and that we can trust Him and His plan.

In the filth of a stable and the shame of an ostracized couple. Why did Jesus have to come that way? This sermon looks at the reality of the circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth and how personal and loving this act was.

We don't have to fear the little kingdoms of this world when we realize that King Jesus is in charge. Sources: John Ortberg - Mastering Fear - Link: http://bit.ly/TMMQkkPeter Richardson - Herod - Link: http://amzn.to/Vkr4ErNT Wright - Jesus - Link: http://amzn.to/Udppj3

Paul writes in Ephesians 6:16 that in all circumstances we should take up the shield of faith. This sermon looks at why we need a shield and what that shield looks like in our lives.

The Bible shows us that there are blessing as well as challenges found in following Christ. This sermon explores the depth of Christ’s command to deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow him.