We can stand firm for the gospel by...

* Embracing the message of the gospel

* Not being ashamed of the gospel

* Enduring the work of the gospel

* Guarding the gospel

2 Timothy 1:8-14

How do we rekindle our faith?

2 Timothy 1:1-7

Christmas should not be celebrated on December 25th...we should live like it is Christmas 365 days a year.

Matthew 2:1-12

Christ is our source and template of love. To follow Christ is to love like Christ and live an others-centered life.

Philippians 2:5-111

The joy of the Lord is our strength. We rejoice because of Christ's coming ~ the First Advent. We rejoice in His coming again ~ the Second Advent.

Zeph 3:14-20

The Advent Season brings peace in the midst of our turmoil and chaos.

Malachi 3:1-4

Luke 1:68-79

Luke 3:1-2

Philippians 1:6

Pastor Eric shared than in order to have hope in the midst of a culture of fear, we need to fix our eyes on Christ who came and will come again.

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Luke 21:25-36

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Pastor Eric shared Exodus 15:22-17:7. Discontentment and Restlessness prevailed even though God met all their needs. Does this attitude continue today?

Elder Jason Moat shared with us about Transforming Fellowship ~~ one of our church values.

Pastor Eric shares with us what it looks like to follow Christ in the midst of suffering, and how we can have joy even then.