Podcast: Advent

12/18/22 – Advent Week 4 – Joy

Psalm 65:8 says: “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” Advent is a time of joy. After all, we sing the carol, “Joy to the world!” But why would the coming of Jesus mean joy for the world? What does

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12/11/22 – Advent Week 3 – Peace

We all know the song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and have memories of Christmas past wrapped up in the opening notes. Those sweet chords usher in a bit of peace amid a chaotic and turbulent world. Of course, this peaceful state of mind is fleeting for most of us.  From where and how does true

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12/04/22 – Advent Week 2 – Faith

Isaiah 9:2 – The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.  Have you ever flipped the light switch only to get that dreaded flash of a bulb that just burned out?  Just when you thought the room would

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11/27/22 – Advent Week 1 – Prophecy

We have kicked off our “5 week” Advent Series that will take us all the way to Christmas Eve. And while traditionally, Advent is normally observed over 4 weeks, we have decided to add an extra week this year by starting with the topic of Prophecy, one prophecy in particular.  Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) For to us a child is born, to us

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Advent – Peace

Peace is not as much a state of mind as it is a state of being. When the heavenly host sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14), they knew that the promised Prince of Peace had arrived!

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12/05/21 – Advent – Faith

The dictionary says that faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something.  What does it mean when we say we have put our faith or our complete trust in Jesus? And what does that practically look like? Take a listen and find out.

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11/28/21 – Advent – Hope

We are starting our Advent 2021 Series with Hope. We explored how our hope is not in a situation, circumstance, or even material possessions but in a person- Jesus.

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12/20/20 – Advent – Peace

Peace on Earth Isaiah 9:6–7 (ESV) — 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  During our Christmas Advent series, we have looked at Hope, Faith, and

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12/13/20 – Advent – Joy

As we head into week 3 of our Advent series, we take a look at Joy. Joy, closely related to happiness, is much more than a feeling; it is the absolute assurance in the promises of God, producing an attitude of hope and praise. We will examine the encounter of two pregnant women, Mary and

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12/06/20 – Advent – Faith

We look this week at Mary and her conversation with the angel. She had faith in what God was saying, despite the difficulties that would come with her circumstances. We can have faith that God will carry us through our difficulties as we place our faith in Him

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