This time of year, we focus on the events surrounding the birth of Jesus: Mary and Joseph anticipating, angels proclaiming, shepherds glorifying, and wise men worshiping. But, this year we turn our attention from the “what” of Christmas to the “why.” Why did Christ come down to earth? Let’s look to the very words of Jesus to find our answer.
To Show Us the Father
December 3, 2023 • Beau Eckert • John 1:1–18
Teach Us To Pray . . . When Life Hurts
June 23, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Psalm 77
Jesus was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. As His followers, we share in His sufferings. He promised that in this world, we will have trouble – hurt and pain leading to grief. Lament is the language for our grief. If we are asking God to teach us to pray, it must include asking Him to teach us to lament.
Teach Us To Pray...in Alignment with God
June 16, 2024 • Adam Derus
Prayer is an integral and essential component of the Christian life. But sometimes it can feel as if our prayer lives are lacking, in need of growth. Today, we examine how to strengthen our prayer lives by aligning ourselves to God and avoiding hindrances to our communion with God.
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Teach Us To Pray . . . Your Will Be Done
June 9, 2024 • Beau Eckert • Matthew 6:5–13
Most people pray . . . or at least they feel they should. But what is prayer, and why do we feel we should pray? Today, we begin this seven week series by looking at how Jesus taught His disciples, and us, to pray.