The First Cast

What are the trends in the American church? What is the vision state of our church? How can we leave a legacy for people we will never meet? Find out, in this year's state of the church address. 

It is a brand new year. Your calendar is a blank slate. How will we fill all those empty white boxes on our calendars?

Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" Many have tried to answer that question. So, who is Jesus? John, the Apostle, offers us some insight here!

We live between the already (Christ's first advent) and the not yet (Christ's second advent). So, what does it mean to live in the middle? We find some encouragement from a Christmas song that was never intended to be a Christmas song!

This week, we look at the classic Christmas song, "O Come, All Ye Faithful." This year, perhaps, as you listen to the lyrics or sing the song, you don't feel faithful, joyful, or triumphant. The good news is, God is always faithful. Through Christ, we can be faithful also, and with faithfulness comes joy and triumph!

There are so many fun aspects of Christ. There is the lights, trees, cookies, elves, and hot chocolate...but wait...there's myrrh. We want to remember throughout the Christmas season there is so much "myrrh" to Christmas! Each week, leading up to Christmas, we will look at a Christmas carol and examine the timeless truths that the song communicates. This week we discuss The First Noel, but what in the world is a Noel anyway?

As Americans, most of us have our basic needs met. Often, we have many of our wants met as well. Yet, at times, we forget to be thankful! As we close out the book of Philippians, we are challenged to be thankful and content people.

Philippians 4:10-20

Do you ever think about...what you...think about? Philippians 4:6 reminds us that we should not be anxious about anything. Instead, we should learn to practice thinksgiving! 

Integrity is who you are when no one else is looking. We see this modeled in the life and character of a man named Daniel! Bryan Bozman reminds us of the call to be people of integrity!

Have you ever laughed when someone slipped or tripped? Shame on you! It is easy sometimes to lose our footing, and then we hit the ground. However, as Paul begins Philippians chapter four, he reminds us to stand firm. As Christians, we have a firm foundation. In Philippians 4:1-6, Pauls tells us how to stand firm and live a life of stability on the foundation of Christ!