Isaiah 9:1-7 ~ Seeking Christmas: Wonderful Counselor

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Text: Isaiah 9:1-7
Title: Seeking Christmas: Wonderful Counselor
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

Most of us are familiar with the events of the first Christmas, The manger, The shepherd watching sheep. The angels singing. The wise men. The little baby wrapped in cloths lying in the manner. But what if this birth is not just any birth, but the one event on which all of history turns and that can transform our lives. Join us this advent season as we meet Jesus who comes to us as the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Ephesians 2:11-22 ~ Black, White and the Gospel 2

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Text: Ephesians 2:11-22
Title: Black, White, and the Gospel 2
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

In Ephesians 2, Paul says that Jesus has broken down the dividing wall that separated people from God and Jews from Gentiles. Over the next three weeks, we will be thinking about what it means for us today that Jesus has broken down the dividing wall between the races. How do we live out this core gospel truth in a culture of racial tensions and a history of racial oppression? Join us as we consider the importance of lament, confession, and repentance in healing the racial divide in our churches and communities.

Ephesians 2:11-22 ~ Black, White, and the Gospel: Lament

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Text: Ephesians 2:11-22
Title: Black, White, and the Gospel
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

In Ephesians 2, Paul says that Jesus has broken down the dividing wall that separated people from God and Jews from Gentiles. Over the next three weeks, we will be thinking about what it means for us today that Jesus has broken down the dividing wall between the races. How do we live out this core gospel truth in a culture of racial tensions and a history of racial oppression? Join us as we consider the importance of lament, confession, and repentance in healing the racial divide in our churches and communities.

1 Corinthians 1:10-12 ~ Christians and the Election 2

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Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12
Title: Christians and the Election 2
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

A week after many people went to the polls, a new President has been elected. Some are elected. Others in despair. both reactions want us of the danger of political idolatry in our lives. This week, we consider how we can turn away from the idolatry and back to our common allegiance to Jesus and his coming kingdom.

Isaiah 40:10-26 ~ Christians and the Election

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Text: Isaiah 40:10-26
Title: Christians and the Election
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, many people will go to the polls. Votes will be cast. Those already submitted will be counted. And then, on Wednesday or maybe a few days later after all the early ballots have been counted, our nation will have chosen its leaders for the next few years. Based on news accounts, social media feeds, and conversations, many people are anxious about this election. It feels like the most important election of their lives. As we consider Isaiah 40 this Sunday, we remember God is our true hope. He is our true security. And in him we find the joy and life we need.

Galatians 5:13-26 ~ Christians at Our Best 6

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Text: Galatians 5:13-26
Title: Christians at Our Best Week 6
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we conclude a series entitled “Christians at Our Best,” inspired by the book Christians in an Age of Outrage by Ed Stetzer. Living in a culture addicted to anger and outrage, it is easy to begin to take on the habits and practices of a world consumed with picking sides, dividing groups, and creating scapegoats. In this series, we will think together about how we can live as Christians in a way that brings the light and hope of Jesus to a world moving from one temper tantrum to another. In the midst of the outrage of our world, we can often struggle to differentiate between righteous anger that seeks to bring about God’s justice and the outrage of our world. This week we hear the reminder that our first obligation is to simply love our neighbor.

1 Corinthians 10:23-33 ~ Christian at Our Best 5

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Text: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
Title: Christians at Our Best Week 4
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we continue a series entitled “Christians at Our Best,” inspired by the book Christians in an Age of Outrage by Ed Stetzer. Living in a culture addicted to anger and outrage, it is easy to begin to take on the habits and practices of a world consumed with picking sides, dividing groups, and creating scapegoats. In this series, we will think together about how we can live as Christians in a way that brings the light and hope of Jesus to a world moving from one temper tantrum to another. In the midst of the outrage of our world, we can often struggle to differentiate between righteous anger that seeks to bring about God’s justice and the outrage of our world. This week we consider how to better leverage our online presence for the glory of God and in service of his kingdom.

James 1:19-27 ~ Christians at Our Best 4

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Text: James 1:19-27
Title: Christians at Our Best Week 4
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we continue a series entitled “Christians at Our Best,” inspired by the book Christians in an Age of Outrage by Ed Stetzer. Living in a culture addicted to anger and outrage, it is easy to begin to take on the habits and practices of a world consumed with picking sides, dividing groups, and creating scapegoats. In this series, we will think together about how we can live as Christians in a way that brings the light and hope of Jesus to a world moving from one temper tantrum to another. In the midst of the outrage of our world, we can often struggle to differentiate between righteous anger that seeks to bring about God’s justice and the outrage of our world. This week we consider how to tell the difference and James’ wise counsel to be slow to speak and be quick to listen.

Romans 1:18-2:4 ~ Christians at our Best Week 3

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Text: Romans 1:18-2:4
Title: Christians at Our Best Week 3
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we continue a series entitled “Christians at Our Best,” inspired by the book Christians in an Age of Outrage by Ed Stetzer. Living in a culture addicted to anger and outrage, it is easy to begin to take on the habits and practices of a world consumed with picking sides, dividing groups, and creating scapegoats. In this series, we will think together about how we can live as Christians in a way that brings the light and hope of Jesus to a world moving from one temper tantrum to another. In the midst of the outrage of our world, as ambassadors of God’s kingdom we approach our world with a compelling kindness rooted one empathy, humility and a desire to the honor the image of God in others.

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 ~ Christians at Our Best 2

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Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Title: Christians at Our Best Week 2
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we continue a series entitled “Christians at Our Best,” inspired by the book Christians in an Age of Outrage by Ed Stetzer. Living in a culture addicted to anger and outrage, it is easy to begin to take on the habits and practices of a world consumed with picking sides, dividing groups, and creating scapegoats. In this series, we will think together about how we can live as Christians in a way that brings the light and hope of Jesus to a world moving from one temper tantrum to another. This week, we remember we are ambassadors of the kingdom of God, sent by God, with a message for our world and that this mission must remain first in our lives.