Hope “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a
Christmas Eve: Love Embodied
For the past three weeks we’ve spent our time in worship focusing on the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and tonight we will take a look at “Love.” When we began this study I said, “Hope, peace, joy,
Joy In The Midst of Sorrow
John 15
It was a Thursday, the 4th of April in 2013 to be exact. Matthew went to visit his mom and dad. Mom had fixed dinner for her son as she had done so many times during his 27 years of
Advent: Peace?
Luke 2:13-15
Victor Hugo was one of the great writers of the past. You may have never read any of his poems, plays, or novels, but I bet that many of you have seen the movie, Les Miserables, based on the book
Advent: No Hope?
Isaiah 11:1-2
Things just could not have been worse. The glorious hope of the people of Israel that the Davidic Dynasty would extend throughout all eternity had come crashing down upon them. The United Kingdom of Israel under David had split in
Prince of Peace
“Celebrating and Waiting”
Isaiah 9:1-7
We are in the Advent season. For those of you who didn’t grow up in church or for those who grew up in churches that didn’t observe the Advent season, I want to help you understand the importance of the
When There Seems To Be No Hope
Isaiah 11:1-2
Things just could not have been worse. The glorious hopes of the Chosen People of God that the Davidic Dynasty would extend throughout all eternity had come crashing down upon them. The United Kingdom of Israel under David had divided