Archive for Advent
Prepare the Way
The climactic movement of God in history surprisingly began of all places in the wilderness.
Speaker: Mike Steele
Advent: A different Rhythm
In the chaotic rhythm of the holiday season we are invited into a different pace as the people of God. As we “wait” and settle into this intentional anticipation Christ can bring new light into our darkness.
Speaker: Mike Steele
The Two-Edged Sword of “Immanuel”
In Matthew 1:18-25, we’re given the gracious words of the angel that promised Jesus was Immanuel, which means “God with us!” The implications are radical! We must acknowledge if “God with us” is real, then we can’t just go on and do our own thing in our own ways without ever having to expect we might just be surprised one day to find God pushing us in another direction.
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Envisioning the Journey: Guest Artist, Dr. Bob Clagett
This Sunday morning experience centered around the artistic creation of Dr. Bob Clagett. He drew a chalk drawing inspired by Isaiah 35:1-10 during the course of worship. There is no audio recording of this worship experience.
The Shalom of God’s Arrival
On the second Sunday of Advent, we come to the prophet’s vision in Isaiah 11:1-10. What is your greatest hope? What makes you get up in the morning, and move through your day, and, at times, struggle against discouragement, injustice, and despair? What are you moving toward, and what carries you toward it?
Thanksgiving 2010: A Pre-Emptive Strike on a Consumerist Christmas
Consumption is a primary characteristic of our culture, and the annual season from Thanksgiving to December 25 is microcosm of it’s impact on who we are. But what if this season could be different? What if this Christmas season could be marked by contentment? What if we began to learn to find our value apart from possessions? What if this is the holiday season where we stepped out of the rat race of “keeping up?”
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Advent: (Anti-)Heroic Faith
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
The third Sunday of Advent traditionally focuses on joy. This message begins with a reading of Isaiah 12:2-6 and a meditation on Philippians 4:4-7. The teaching comes from Luke 3:7-18, John the Baptist’s sermon to the expectant people, looking for the in-breaking of God’s kingdom.
Preparing the Way: John, the Prophetic Messenger
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
In Luke 3:1-6, we see the arrival of Jesus placed in a particular time and place. John is the messenger who prepares the way. In this Advent season, we are challenged to be a people who “prepare the way” for Jesus in our lives.
Advent: An ‘Expecting’ Church
Sunday, November 29. 2009
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Luke 21:25-36. On this first message of Advent, we’re reminded about the rhythm of the season and the theme of expectation.
