A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol

Christmas at the Movies

December 17, 2023 • Pastor Mark Reynolds • Romans 12:2

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In this message we reflect on the classic movie, A Christmas Carol, and connect it to redemption in the real Christmas story contained in the Bible. The good news is that no matter how far down the scale we have gone, we can always change course and experience the transformative activity of a loving God!

It's a Wonderful Life

December 3, 2023 • Pastor Mark Reynolds • Psalm 6:6–7, 1 Kings 19:4, Hebrews 13:2

We all go through dark times of hopelessness and despair, and this leads some people to commit suicide. But if we can find a way to hang on, God sends angels with messages of hope to give us strength, move us back to the light, help us rediscover joy. This theme emerges as we reflect on the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," and various passages of scripture. Check out this message if you need a fresh dose of hope today!

Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer

November 26, 2023 • Pastor Mark Reynolds • 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, Luke 1:46–55

This Sunday, we begin a new message series, "Christmas at the Movies." Focusing on Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer, we wrestle with the question, how do we treat people who do not fit into the way we think things ought to be? It becomes clear that both Rudolf and the real Christmas story are about how God uses misfits to do awesome things! We apologize for the audio issues in the last 3 minutes of the message.