Jeff Hendrix on Ephesians 2:11-22. On this second Sunday of Advent we look at Paul's explanation of how Christ came to bring unity and peace. In this time of conflict and discontent, the Christ child comes, brings peace and moves us into better relationship with those around us.

Tony Hanmer On Luke 1:39-55: On the First Sunday of Advent we find our hope of the world placed in the womb of a young girl. Her courage and her faith show us an example of a faith that cannot rust. (Note: The photograph Tony uses in the sermon is the cover art for this podcast)

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 24:13-35. In this final sermon in the Luke series, we join two disciples that find themselves walking away from Jerusalem in the aftermath of Jesus' death...Christ reveals himself to them (and us) in an unusual yet powerful way...at the table.

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 23:33-43: After suffering the physical and emotional abuse that lead up to his crucifixion, Jesus is confronted by a criminal hanging beside him who asks for mercy. In the same way he spent his whole ministry, Jesus offers not only mercy but assures this man that he will be with Jesus in paradise.

Luke Baldwin on Luke 22:39-54. It's Jesus last night of freedom and he chooses to spend it with his followers and his Father. While Jesus' contemplates his father's will, his disciples are asleep. Jesus does what we all find so hard. He chooses obedience to God.

Sean Lashell on Luke 21:5-36: In a day and age when we're surrounded by war and insurrection...what do Jesus words about the end times mean to us today?

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 20:1-8. The entire Gospel message hinges on Jesus authority. In whose authority does he doe all these things? Jesus doesn't answer but instead gives us a template by which to judge God's authority against this world's authority.

Jeff Hendrix on Luke 19:28-44. When an unpredictable king rides an unpredictable beast into an unpredictable city, you never know what will happen.

Jeff Hendrix on Isaiah 55:1-13. In this prophetic announcement of God's kingdom we find not only the invitation to partake in the abundance of God's salvation message, but also an invitation to participate in the fulfillment of that message.

Jeff Hendrix on 2 Kings 4:38-44. When it comes to service in the local church, God can take our scarce resources and turn them into abundance.