by Shelly | Dec 28, 2022 | Sermons
Born into a powerful name From the beginning, through baptism, we are called Christian. We are “Christ-ened” at the font. Bearing Christ’s name, we share the same Father and are invited to address this parent intimately: Abba! Jesus bears our sins in humble obedience...
by Shelly | Dec 22, 2022 | Sermons
Christ is born to live among us In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through...
by Shelly | Dec 19, 2022 | Chirstmas Events, Sermons
Christ is born to live among us As on the first day of creation, on this Christmas Day the Word illumines the world, shining forth to bring all things into being. Today we celebrate the incarnate Word, God becoming flesh to live among us in the person of Jesus Christ...
by Shelly | Dec 17, 2022 | Sermons
Dream message taps into deepest longing Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-with-us. During these final days of Advent we pray,...
by Shelly | Dec 9, 2022 | Sermons, Youth
Rejoicing while waiting for the King A note of joyful expectation marks today’s worship. Isaiah announces that the desert shall rejoice and blossom, and Jesus points to the unexpected and transforming signs of God’s reign. We wait with patience for the coming of the...
by Shelly | Dec 1, 2022 | Sermons
Christ approaches with light in the darkness At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians he is the root of...
