An Advent message from Matthew 1 on the name Emmanuel, "God with us," rooted in Isaiah 7 and King Ahaz's refusal to trust God, calling listeners to courage and trust in God's presence amid life's challenges.

An Advent message from Luke 1 on Gabriel's announcement to Mary, showing how Jesus fulfills the promised throne of David traced through 2 Samuel 7, Jeremiah 23, Isaiah 9 and 16, and Peter's sermon in Acts 2.

An Advent message on why humanity needs a Christ, tracing the Genesis fall that introduced fear, shame, and death, and pointing through Zechariah's and Isaiah's prophecies to the hope of Christ's coming and return.

Continuing the series on the parables of Luke, this sermon examines Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector who go up to the temple to pray, contrasting self-righteousness with the humble plea for mercy that justifies.

Continuing the series on the parables of Luke, this sermon examines Luke 18:1-8, the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge, on praying without losing heart and how God grants justice to those who cry out to him.

Continuing the series on the parables of Luke, this sermon examines Luke 17:7-10, the parable of the unworthy (or unprofitable) servant, exploring how doing one's duty before God earns no special claim, since the servant is simply doing what was commanded.

Continuing the series on the parables of Luke, this sermon examines the parable of the great banquet in Luke 14, where those first invited make excuses and the poor, crippled, lame, and blind are brought in, pointing to the messianic feast of God's kingdom.

Continuing the series on the parables of Luke, this sermon turns to Luke 13, where Jesus responds to news of the Galileans Pilate killed with a call to repentance, leading into the parable of the barren fig tree and God's patience.

A guest preacher, filling in while Ben is at a sister church, continues the series on the parables of Luke with Luke 12:13-21, the parable of the rich fool, warning against greed and storing up possessions rather than being rich toward God.

Continuing the series on the parables of Luke, this sermon examines Luke 10:25-37, where a lawyer asks "Who is my neighbor?" and Jesus answers with the parable of the Good Samaritan, set against the command to love God and neighbor.