Dec 21, 2025
Luke 2:8-18 Advent Week 4: Love The word “advent” means “coming;” The season of Advent, which leads up to Christmas Day and includes four Sundays, is a time to reflect on the coming of Jesus on one holy night in Bethlehem — a coming that caused a great turning...
Dec 14, 2025
Luke 2:8-15 Third week of Advent is based around Joy Luke 2:8–15 recounts the angelic announcement to shepherds: “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” This joy is tied to the birth of the Savior in Bethlehem. Understanding Joy Joy is...
Nov 30, 2025
Luke 1:26-37 – Matthew 1:18-25 Holy Night – Part One Again and again in the Old Testament, God promises a broken and pained world that he will send a Messiah — that is, a Deliverer — to start to renew and restore all things. Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 9:1-7 Micah...
Nov 26, 2025
Matthew 6:9-13 Praying according to God’s Purpose: “Kingdom come, will be done,” Praying on Purpose – in alignment with God’s purpose What would your neighborhood look like if each person received God’s love? What would your neighborhood sound like if each...
Nov 16, 2025
Matthew 6:9-13 How do we know what Jesus’ followers believed about their participation in God’s Kingdom? “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” – Colossians 4:2 “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and...
Nov 9, 2025
1 John 5:14 “We are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” – 1 John 5:14 How do we know what Jesus’ followers believed about their participation in God’s Kingdom? “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful...