Faith Worth Contending For ~ How to Contend Part 3: Three Commitments We Make

In Jude 3, believers are called to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. This timeless message reminds us that contending requires more than recognizing false teaching; it demands intentional spiritual growth and faithful living. Jude identifies three essential commitments that enable us to stand firm in our faith in Jude 20-21. First,…

Advent 2024 ~ Those Who Wait: Wait with and in Love

On this final Sunday of Advent, we will highlight further the theme of waiting, connecting back to the Israelites’ anticipation of the Messiah and our current wait for His second coming.  We will emphasize the importance of love, contrasting worldly love—which is often conditional and self-serving—with God’s unconditional, selfless, and forgiving love demonstrated through Jesus….

Advent 2024: Those Who Wait ~ Wait with Joy

Today, we explore the theme of joy during Advent by reflecting on the message of Isaiah and the anticipation of Christ’s coming.  We will emphasize the importance of waiting with expectation and a profound understanding that true joy is a choice rooted in faith, not fleeting emotions. The sermon will remind us that even in…