The next two churches in Revelation Jesus speaks two teach us that outward reputation does not equal a spiritual life, there is victory beyond appearances, strength does not equal faith and obedience, and how to hold on to Jesus.

This week we study Jesus' words to two more churches in Revelation where the importance of the proper understanding of the Bible as a sword, the Sprit's provision of personal revelation, the role of the Word, and the role of the Spirit.

Today we begin a new mini-series look at the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 1-2. We start looking at the first two churches where we learn that the presence of Jesus in the local church, the mission of Jesus has local churches, the battle of the local church, and the confidence of the local church.

In the conclusion of our Advent series, we consider what it means to prepare as we wait for Jesus's second advent (second coming). We will discover that faithful preparation involves active living, active listening, and active looking.

On the fourth week of advent we light the pink candle of love. Through the story of the wise men we will learn about the unexpected nature of love, threats to love, and the gift-nature of love.

This week we study the gospel of Luke's birth narrative to find the Joy of Christmas. Through the story we will learn how to ret our Joy for our downcast days, in the right glory, and for people tensions.

Pastor Greg shares with us the story of Joseph in the Christmas narrative and shows us how peace was disrupted, peace was redefined, and how peace was eventually embraced.

Advent means waiting for an arrival. Christian advent is a spiritual rhythm to slow down to look back on Jesus' first arrival and look forward to his second. The theme of the first week of advent is Hope. Today we will learn from the first part of the Christmas story about resetting the rhythm of hope, the enemies to resetting the rhythm of hope and a response to the rhythm of hope.

We finish up chapter 5 by examining how to properly correct. We will learn that proper correction requires discernment, a certain process, and impartiality.

Some fires are good, while others are bad or wrong. Today we look at Paul's advice to younger widows and consider if we are spending our time on the right things.