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Talking and not talking, Brother Lawrence and the great lengths God has gone to be with His people. The Holy Spirit is Gods empowering presence in us, with us, for us. Join us as we trace the arch of Gods presence throughout the Bible to understand what an amazing gift the Holy Spirit is to anyone who believes in Jesus.

Mechanical abilities, jet skis and the equation for power. Jesus said his followers would do what he did and even greater things... is that even possible? Join us as we dive deeper into the Holy Spirit as Gods empowering presence.

Is the Holy Spirit a force to learn how to wield in our lives or a person to get to know? Join us as we walk through the Atacama desert, a not so amazing first kiss and the biblical history of the Holy Spirit. Are you thirsty?

Well water, plumbing issues, and water tests. You can't choose what water sources are close to your house, but you can choose which ones to hook up to and how you'll filter them. God has three spiritual "water tests" He'd like us to take as we head into this new year. The Headphones Test, The Stream or Swamp Test, and the Sunday Brunch Test. Join us as we give space for the Spirit to help us identify better ways to hook up to God's living water.

The Nintendo Gamecube, a little town in southern Indiana, and Elijah the prophet. Sometimes it's right after moments of intense joy and relief that we are confronted with our own weariness and exhaustion. Join us as we unpack the ways that God provided comfort and rest for Elijah, and discern the ways that God wants to do the same for us today. (1 Kings 19:1-8)

The Sewelo Diamond, sweaters from JC Penny and ruining your American nativity. When it comes to gifts, bigger isn’t always better, better is always better. Jesus arrived in the world with little fanfare and with a surprisingly humble birth. Why celebrating Christs birth on the wrong day every year is a needed reminder to not miss the best gift ever given.

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Date: December 13, 2020

Series: Weary World Rejoices

Teacher: Toran Scott

Early Christmas decorations, the Appalachian Trail, and how a poem from Isaiah written many years ago still speaks to us today. In the season of Advent, we have the opportunity to retell and reimagine the story of our year, and the story of our lives in light of the hope of the coming Jesus. (Isaiah 40:1-5; Mark 1:1-3)

Taking my wife for granted, gratitude, and why Israel is a cautionary tale of faith vs. works. We have the greatest news ever announced, we want to proclaim it with excitement! Join us as we look at Romans 9-11 and listen for what God wants to say to us today.

Bad days, Stephen Fry, and the reality of suffering in our world. We tackle the hot topic of suffering and the problem of evil, how we approach it as followers of Jesus and what Scripture has to say about HOPE.