A Real Christmas – Results in Great Joy is the theme for the third Sunday in Advent. Joy is not the same thing as happiness. It is infinitely better. Happiness is an emotion. Joyfulness is a condition.
A Real Christmas – Rooted in Repentance
A Real Christmas – Rooted in Repentance is the theme for the second Sunday in Advent. The second lesson serves as our sermon text this morning. Repentance is the work that the Apostle Paul was carrying out. He wanted to share that gift everywhere he went.
A Real Christmas – Remembering Why Christ Came
A Real Christmas – Remembering Why Christ Came is the first in our new Advent series. I think that all of us get a little excited at Christmas!
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers. That phrase has the most meaning after a time of war. Since Jesus was both God and man he could make peace between God and man.
Show Me Your Identification
Show me your identification, please. These words from law enforcement might send a chill down your spine. However, showing your ID doesn’t have to be a negative thing! In our text from Matthew 11 John the Baptist was asking Jesus for some ID.
Come See the Trees
Come see the trees! Can you smell Christmas? Part of what gives the season meaning and power are the memories and traditions that we have burned into our memories from childhood. Smells are a big part of that! Like the smell of a freshly cut evergreen.