Mark’s Gospel really carries a rapid pace in this week’s passage. Amidst the flurry of activity, we comes to grips with the realities of spiritual battles and become challenged with who holds control over where our beliefs lead our actions.

As Jesus begins his preaching ministry he invites people around him who he will teach, and train, and release. This call to follow him, even if it comes unexpected and even undeserved, does not come lightly! It will utterly change, not just our lives, but our very selves.

The Gospel of Mark opens up essentially mid-story with Jesus’s life and ministry. The author, John, sees John the Baptist as playing a critical role – not JUST in Jesus’s story – but in God’s salvation purposes as played out from creation through Elijah, and up to this pivotal point over all of history. Join us as we begin the good news account of Jesus – a new promise and invitation to hope, help, and healing!

What’s the difference between clear-cut obedience and ‘nudges’ of the Spirit? We explore the biblical example and legacy of Samuel and in turn look at things that might be more clear-cut for some and nudges for others.

Pastors Dary Northrop and John Mehl teach together on what it means to follow the nudge of the Spirit. Are there practical ways we can strengthen and deepen our receptivity to God’s will in our lives?

In this special service, we are doing some exploration: What is our everlasting home? How does the overlap of Heaven and Earth work? And so what – what does this mean for my life?

Upon the greatest foundation for joy in the coming of the prophesied King, Pastor Foth explores how each of us might ‘make room’ for him in our lives to rule and reign.

Each of us have a choice to make about the coming of Jesus. Will we accept him for who he truly is? Will we allow ourselves to welcome peace with God? Explore the miracle of the divine interruption into the silent night and explore those questions in your heart

The great carol, O Holy Night, has quite the history of its development and appearances throughout history. In many ways, this is a microcosm of the ways in which the mighty, miraculous works of the Lord come and meet us in our weary world – just like the very first Christmas. “For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!”

Built on the foundation we developed in our ‘Playlist’ sermon series, we now turn our attention to 4 of the most profound Christmas carols. More than just looking at the lyrics of the carols (which are GREAT) we look at the Scriptural basis for each of these great proclamations and celebrations. First up: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing