The Child in the manger is the Word made flesh! While the mystery of Christmas is beyond our understanding, we still are blessed to hear the good news of Christmas, assured that both the Child born this day is real, as well as the gift of life He gives us in His coming! Pastor's Christmas Day sermon, "The Living Nativity" is based on Isaiah 9:2-7.

As the Light shines in the darkness, bursting forth into our hearts and lives as the Word made flesh, we wonder in awe at the glory of the Lord! With familiar carols and we celebrate the fulfillment of God's promise in the Christ-child! Pastor's Christmas Eve sermon, "What Child Is This?" is based on Luke 2:10-16. 

Christ is coming—and His coming is a gift of love! For us, love is rarely a gift. We love those who love us in return. But with God, His love is always an undeserved gift, especially as He sends His own Son to sacrifice Himself to make sinners holy. Today, we join Mary in marveling at the great things done by the Mighty One in love and mercy! Pastor's sermon, "Appreciate the Wonders of God's Love" is based on Micah 5:2-5.

This Advent season we are focusing on Symbols of Salvation. Tonight we are reminded of Christ Jesus our mighty warrior who comes in lowliness and humility as we look at the history of Gideon in the book of Judges. We ponder the Lord's words to Gideon when He says, "You Shall Defeat Them As One Man".

The readings this Sunday capture our joy at the coming of the Savior with the good news they have for us. Today we especially focus on the joy of repentance. While we don't usually think of repentance over our sins as being particularly joyful, the change of mind and heart that true repentance brings includes the joy we have at our Savior's coming. Pastor's sermon, "The Joy of Repentance," is based on Luke 3:7-18.

This Advent season we are focusing on Symbols of Salvation. Tonight's Old Testament symbol of our salvation in the coming Christ is the tabernacle, as described in the book of Exodus. "The Lord Sets Up His Tent Among Us"--to bring grace and mercy to His people as He leads them to the promised land.

As John the Baptist arrives on the scene, he proclaims God's Word of repentance and remission of sins, preparing the hearts of all who hear for the coming Messiah. May the Word of God also rightly prepare our own hearts for coming of the Lord! Pastor's sermon, "Prepare the Way of the Lord!" is based on Luke 3:1-6.

The season of Advent teaches us to watch and prepare for Christ's coming--and not just to celebrate His first coming at Christmas, but also to be ready for His seond coming at the last day. The hope that Christ's coming gives us enables us to lift up our heads in joyful anticipation and to open our eyes to watch our lives and pray that He would find us ready to meet Him. Pastor's sermon, "Christ's Coming Fills Us with Hope," is based on Luke 21:25-36.