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This week in our Advent Experience we come to “Hear: The Good News.” When we prepare for Christmas, do we tell the Good News? Do we stop to really listen? What does Christmas mean to you? Do you live it? Explore Christ in an Advent experience!
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and John 1:6-8, 19-28.
As we continue in our Advent Experience we come to “Feel: The Path Ahead.” John echoes the words of Isaiah in his call to action. Do we answer that call? Do we get distracted? How do we make a path? Explore Christ in an Advent experience!
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 40:1-11 & Mark 1:1-8.
As we begin our Advent Experience series, we begin with seeing in “See: The Son of Man.” As we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth, are we ready now for the Son of Man to come? If he came today, could we ever really be ready? Explore Christ in an Advent experience!
Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37.
As we come to the end of our series, Seeking God, we begin to look forward to Advent with “See God.” What are we looking for when we seek God? A burning bush? I pillar of fire and smoke? A booming voice from the clouds? Are we so busy looking for God that we don’t see God right before us? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 25:31-46.
The third installment of Seeking God is just in time for Thanksgiving! “Remember God” looks at why we are thankful. Do we give credit where credit is due? Do we share what we are given? What can we learn from Moses’ words to the Israelites? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Deuteronomy 8:7-18.
This week in Seeking God we look at how we “Serve God.” Joshua makes a covenant with the people of Israel, but he has some important questions first. Do we fully understand our responsibility? Do we fully understand what it is to serve God? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25.
“Trust God” is our first message in the Seeking God series. On this All Saints Sunday we look at God’s promise to his children. What can we say about those who have completed their journey and our own future? When we seek God, we find hope.
Our scripture reading comes from Revelation 7:9-17.
“Giving Your All” marks the end of the current series, Turning to God. Jesus speaks of the two greatest commandments in today’s scripture. But how do we live them? What does it really mean to give our all for God? When we turn from earthly desires, we find ourselves turning to God.
Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 22:34-46.
As we continue in Turning to God, we come to “God’s Things.” Jesus talks about giving back to the emperor what belongs to the emperor. But what belongs to God? Do we give God the credit he deserves? And do we get too caught up in our earthly things? When we turn from earthly desires, we find ourselves turning to God.
Our scripture reading comes from Matthew 22:15-22.
This week in Turning to God, we talk about patience. “Waiting for God” looks at how we aren’t so different from the Israelites making a golden calf. What idols do we make in our lives? How does an on demand society change our relationship with God? When we turn from earthly desires, we find ourselves turning to God.
Our scripture reading comes from Exodus 32:1-14.
