In the first of our December Nights series of Precious Promises, we examine the first of four primary prophecies in the Old Testament, the Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah 7. Despite…
Immanuel: God with Us
December Nights
December Nights: Christmas Is for Legacies
This week’s sermon explored the impact of faith in leaving a lasting legacy. Jeff highlighted the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth and Joseph and Mary—two sets of parents raising two…
December Nights: A Prepared People
This week’s message focused on the true preparation for Christmas as seen in Luke 3:1-6 and other passages. Jeff reminded us that John the Baptist’s mission was to prepare people…
December Nights: Good Grief, Christmas
This week’s sermon reminded us that Christmas is for those who grieve. In a world marked by darkness and the shadow of death, the coming of Jesus announced the beginning…
December Nights: The Christmas Spirit
This week’s sermon focused on the themes of waiting and wonder, as seen in Luke 2:21-35. Jeff reminded us that, like Simeon and Anna, we are called to wait on…
Christmas Eve
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…” Isaiah 9:2a Christmas Eve hums with anticipation. God is at work. As the light of the world broke into the…
What Christmas Is All About
Is the Christmas season really the “most wonderful time of the year”? For some, it can be full of stress, exhaustion, even perhaps loneliness and grief. In the midst of…
Faith in the Manger Mission
Christmas can conjure up images of the sweet, little baby Jesus lying in a manger, surrounded by his parents and a bunch of cute farm animals. Of course, this is…
A Bright Hope in Dark Times
Christmas is a magical time of year. The real meaning of Christmas draws us into the awe and the wonder of God’s story – culminating in him coming to us…