What Now
Series: Advent / Marvelous Light
so what difference does Christmas make?
Christmas Eve
Series: Advent / Marvelous Light
Jesus is the Light of the world, and this Light has always been at work within us, whether or not we’ve been aware of it. Once we surrender to that Light, we find ourselves swept up into the greatest love story of all time!
Michael Bells / Dec. 24th 2018 / John 1
Marvelous Light 3
Series: Advent / Marvelous Light
Keeping the Light. Throughout the biblical narrative, we see that Jesus is the light of the world. And that light is shared with humanity in order that we may shine the light. In the Old Testament, Israel was called to be the light to other nations. With the Incarnation, Jesus came as the light of … Continue reading Marvelous Light 3
Michael Bells / Dec. 22nd 2018 / Isaiah 60
Marvelous Light 2
Series: Advent / Marvelous Light
We are reminded that the counter-cultural beauty of the Christmas story is in the reality that the God who created the vast expanses of the universe became small and vulnerable. While it is often the case that we marvel at what is grand and big, the message at Christmas is that oftentimes the most profound … Continue reading Marvelous Light 2
Michael Bells / Dec. 16th 2018 / Matthew 1
Marvelous Light
Series: Advent / Marvelous Light
This week we reflect on how the heavens tell of the glory of God. The vast and beautiful universe, bigger than the human mind can conceive, points to a marvelous creator. This same awe-inspiring creator is the one that became human to love and save all of humanity.
Michael Bells / Dec. 9th 2018 / Psalms 19 / Job 38
No Place Like Home
Series: Advent
When God moves into the neighborhood, when God makes his home in our hearts, we become a radical community, everyone in this room is released for ministry, and we get to reveal the love & goodness of God together.
Michael Bells / Jan. 1st 2018 / 1 Peter 2 / 1 Peter 4
Home for Christmas: unwanted gifts
Series: Advent
Pastor Mike talks about the unwanted gifts that can seem overwhelming at Christmas. We all go through tough times and circumstances, but God walks with us through those times and teaches us about himself
Dec. 24th 2017 / Matthew 1
Coming Home for Christmas HELP!
Series: Advent
Coming Home for Christmas is a great thing, but for too many of us, coming home for Christmas can be a painful experience. Pastor Mike walks us through how to prepare for coming home to just about any kind of tough situation.
Michael Bells / Dec. 17th 2017 / Luke 1 / Matthew 1
Coming Home for Christmas
Series: Advent
Pastor Mike kicks off a new series, called Coming Home for Christmas. This morning we talk about the beginning of the Christmas story: Joseph and Mary’s journey home.