December 24, 2022 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 4:4
God's timing is always perfect, but that doesn't mean it will be painless or easy. After centuries of waiting for Messiah to come, Mary had to travel to Bethlehem right before delivering her baby. So whether you're in a season of waiting on God or trusting Him through the process, keep your eyes fixed on Him and don't be afraid. Nothing just happens - it's all in His time and He's working it all for your good.
Peace
December 18, 2022 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Luke 2:14
It's not always easy to keep peace at Christmas - so it's good for us to remember that Biblical peace can be present even in the chaos and conflict of life. So don't limit the peace of God to what your understanding can see, but rather seek out and embrace the spiritual, emotional and relational peace God offers you right now.
JOY: A Slow Burning Candle
December 11, 2022 • Adam Driscoll • Isaiah 35
On this third Sunday of Advent as we turn toward the candle of Joy, we find ourselves suspended between reality and the promised future. The scriptures reveal joy as a slowly burning candle, inviting us to find hope beyond the horizon of our lives and calling us to deepen our resolve as we await the advent of God.
Love Came Down
December 4, 2022 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • 1 John 4:7–12
The song goes, 'All You Need is Love'. But is that true? What is love, really? By reflecting on God's love for us, we find the only perfect example of selfless, sacrificial love, followed by an open invitation to us to respond in worship to Him and love for one another. So this Christmas, let's respond to this love we've received by being as gracious, patient, and forgiving with each other as God has been to us. Merry Christmas!
How to Inspire Hope this Christmas
November 27, 2022 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Isaiah 9:6
Are you in danger of losing the wonder, of God and of Christmas? Let's take time this December to rekindle wonder and hope through worship, and treasure the special moments God provides that draw us closer to His heart. Even when things seem dark and hopeless, we can rest assured that we have a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace whose kingdom will never end.
