Advent 2022

sun setting over a lake

Because of Bethlehem, Peace Is Real

Our worship themes during the 4-week season of Advent are HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE. This message reminds us that peace is an important “by-product” of God coming into our world. What is available to all people is God’s perfect peace — peace between persons and God, peace between neighbors, and even peace between nations, if we will avail ourselves of it. Sermon #1: Because of Bethlehem, Hope Is Here Sermon #3: Because of Bethlehem, Joy Is Within Us Sermon…

Peace Is In Our Hands

This is the first of a 2-part post-Easter sermon series entitled, “What Difference Does the Resurrection Make?” This message focuses on the deep, abiding peace of heart and mind the risen Christ offers us. Scripture Text: John 20:19-31 How does anxiety manifest itself in your life? For me, it effects my sleeping patterns. Most often, it wakes up in the middle of the night, and usually for no apparent reason. I can lie awake for a long period of time not…