Letters of God’s Love: 1 John 2:7-17 – January 26, 2025

Letters of God’s Love: 1 John 2:7-17Text: 1 John 2:7-17As we discovered last week, the theme of God’s love is not exclusive to the New Testament, but it is a foundational message of the early church. We begin a month-long series based on the letters of John entitled “Letters of God’s Love.” In this first…

Psalm 36 – January 19, 2024

Text: Psalm 36The theme of God’s steadfast love has been a defining mark of the relationship between God and His people. Psalm 36 can be seen as both a testimony of what God has seen the psalmist through as well as a prayer asking for help with the concerns of the present day. The hope…

Psalm 29 – January 12, 2025

Text: Psalm 29, Luke 3 : 15-17, 21-22Psalm 29 is a reminder of the greatness of our God; that He is above and greater than whatever comes our way. On this Sunday where we read about the baptism of Jesus, we recognize that God’s greatness and His voice and lordship over the Earth is found…

Psalm 72 – January 5, 2025

Text: Psalm 72We start the new calendar year by studying Psalm 72, which was a “coronation psalm” used for the leaders of Israel. It expresses a desire and hope for peace and righteousness in the land and uses hyperbolic language which far outlasts what is capable with a single human ruler. In this way, the…

“Who Will Intercede?” – December 29, 2024

“Who Will Intercede?”Text: 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Luke 2:41-52As we read the story about Samuel, Eli, and Eli’s sons, Eli’s question is left unanswered; who will intercede for you if you have sinned against the Lord? The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the answer to this question, having been described as priest-like in the same…

Changed in the Waiting: Peace – December 22, 2024

“Changed in the Waiting: Peace”Text: Luke 1:39-55We close this advent season with Mary’s song following her meeting with her relative Elizabeth, who was expecting the child that would become John the Baptist. Mary’s words are both a statement of faith and prophetically tell of how God will raise up those who are oppressed. As we…

Changed in the Waiting: Joy – December 15, 2024

“Changed in the Waiting: Joy”Text: Luke 3:7-18John the Baptist’s words of preparation can seem frightening at first, but his call to “produce fruit” is paired with the promise of Jesus coming with a baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. This movement in our lives that changes, redeems, and restores us is able to remove…

Changed in the Waiting: Love – December 8, 2024

“Changed in the Waiting: Love”Text: Luke 3:1-6The second Sunday in this season of Advent focuses on love. Love is not just found in our emotions and feelings, but it can also be a way in which we interact with each other. Advent is a season of waiting, and we remember that even in the midst…

Changed in the Waiting: Hope – December 1, 2024

“Changed in the Waiting: Hope”Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16We enter into Advent, a season of expectation, with words from the book of Jeremiah. God’s promise to establish the peoples Judah and Israel – a nation that had turned away from God – and raise up an eternal line of David provides hope that is grounded in His…