(December 15) Sanctuary Worship - Make the Most of Giving the Most
December 15, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Luke 3:7–17
Christmas Carol singing (pre-service)
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "Make the Most of Giving the Most" (Luke 3:7-18)
Repentance can make us stop in our tracks. We then have to wonder about where to go from there. John the Baptist tells his own listeners to focus on generosity as a response to repentance. He says that these acts of gratitude are "worthy" fruits of repentance.
(December 8) Sanctuary Worship - Pardon the Interruption
December 8, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Luke 3:1–6
Christmas Carol singing (pre-service)
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "Pardon the Interruption" (Luke 3:1-6)
We are usually more in touch with feelings of remorse and regret than we are with repentance. The first two words focus on emotions of guilt and shame while repentance places the focus squarely on changing our behaviors and practice. Remorse and regret may lead us to repentance but, they are not the same. This week's sermon explores the hope which can be found in repentance.
December 1, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Luke 21:25–36
Christmas Carol singing (pre-service)
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "Patiently Waiting" (Luke 21:25-36)
The second coming of Jesus is surrounded by such controversy and disagreement which makes it hard to even talk about without a debate. If we simply set aside some finer (perhaps petty) details, we can find a certain hope for our lives and the redemption of the world.
