This is a sermon preached on New Year's Eve when all of our kids were present. It is an articulation of our church vision to our kids.

We are all familiar with cheap joy. How can we have access to real joy?

People who wait on the Lord are people who pray to the Lord. This week we learn what it means to pray "I Will Remember."

During Advent we can pray:

Advent is a waiting season. And a waiting people is a praying people. What are four essential prayers on the hearts and lips of Christians in Advent?

What is Paul's "one thing" he wants to impart to his readers?

What sets Christian joy apart?

How are we to look at our setbacks and suffering?

What should we be celebrating?

Paul's greeting is telling: what does it tell us about leadership and discipleship in the church?