I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Greg Hochhalter christmas conflict peace reconciliation One of the highest callings we have as followers of Jesus is to be agents of reconciliation, forgiveness etc. We ought to be bringers of peace, the first ones to cross racial, political and opinion divides.This is the full version of the service, the message begins at 24:08.
Message I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day December 6, 2020 christmas conflict peace reconciliation One of the highest callings we have as followers of Jesus is to be agents of reconciliation, forgiveness...
Message Come Thou Long Expected Jesus November 29, 2020 christmas hope jesus prayer We are longing for the presence and power of Jesus, especially this year. We need more of Jesus,...
Message Hark! The Herald Angels Sing December 13, 2020 christmas following jesus humility identity pride Jesus gave up all his rights and priviledges as God to enter our world, and the New Testament...
Message What Child Is This December 20, 2020 christmas fear hope jesus Jesus came in to this world to defeat the darkness. He is the true light, and gives light...
Message Series Carols christmas conflict hope prayer suffering Taking some inspiration from classic Christmas songs we bring the Christmas story to life once more beginning most...
Message Series Christmas 2020 - The Story of Christmas christmas hope joy We are excited to welcome you, your family, and friends to experience the story of Christmas with Sherwood...
Message Motivation January 3, 2021 peace prayer protection Our primary motivation in prayer isn’t to get God to give us what we want, it’s to surrender...
Message Serenity February 7, 2021 frustration peace prayer suffering Do you ever wonder why God doesn't answer our prayer in the way that we wish? Prayer is...
Message Confidence February 28, 2021 holy spirit peace prayer How to have a consistent, rather constant prayerful life with the knowledge that prayer is a way to...
Message The Story of Christmas December 24, 2020 christmas hope joy We are excited to invite you, your family, and friends to experience the story of Christmas with us...
Message Come Thou Long Expected Jesus November 29, 2020 christmas hope jesus prayer We are longing for the presence and power of Jesus, especially this year. We need more of Jesus,...
Message Hark! The Herald Angels Sing December 13, 2020 christmas following jesus humility identity pride Jesus gave up all his rights and priviledges as God to enter our world, and the New Testament...
Message What Child Is This December 20, 2020 christmas fear hope jesus Jesus came in to this world to defeat the darkness. He is the true light, and gives light...
Message Rahab August 29, 2021 grace hospitality humility jesus legalism reconciliation relationships restoration Rahab—a prostitute—was never expected to help protect two important men, let alone orchestrate their escape. But God sees...
Message No More RELIGION! October 24, 2021 atheism bible compassion culture doubt evangelism faith following jesus forgiveness gospel grace hope jesus legalism love reconciliation religion salvation trust Nobody is in a more danger from religion, than the religious, because religion is often toxic. Religion is...
Message Still Loved October 31, 2021 bible culture doubt fear gospel grace hope love obedience reconciliation religion repentance restoration visible love We say all the time: ‘God is loving,’ ‘God is love.’ Yet, doesn’t the general tone and tenor...
Message Help Is On The Way November 21, 2021 advent bible christmas compassion culture doubt forgiveness gospel grace hope jesus love patience promises restoration trust Why doesn’t God fix the world that is and make it more like He intended to be –...
Message Remember December 5, 2021 anxiety bible courage doubt faith health hope peace promises stress thankfulness trust wisdom Past performance is the best indicator of future performance. When we wonder what God is up to and...
Message Series Priority One discipleship faith following jesus obedience peace prayer purpose Pray first. Prayer is a priority in the life of a believer, and of any community of faith.
Message Appendix December 19, 2021 atheism bible compassion culture doubt evangelism faith following jesus forgiveness gospel grace hope jesus legalism love reconciliation religion salvation trust The grand narrative of the Bible is Good News, not bad. The story of the Bible is NOT...
Message Christmas Eve 2021 - A Weary World Rejoices December 24, 2021 advent anxiety christmas community depression happiness hope jesus joy The world may be weary, we can rejoice in the hope which each Christmas brings!
Message Priority One January 2, 2022 discipleship faith following jesus obedience peace prayer purpose For centuries church leaders have taken their priority cues from the book of Acts. On the first weekend...
Message Jonah Whines February 27, 2022 bible compassion evangelism forgiveness gospel grace hospitality legalism prayer reconciliation I love grace when God extends it to me. It's God extending it to certain others that most...
Message How to be Great March 27, 2022 bible calling compassion culture discipleship following jesus humility jesus leadership peace serving visible love Anyone who wishes to live and lead like Jesus will need to learn to leverage power and resources...
Message The Mindset April 23, 2022 anger bible calling family forgiveness friendship grace humility love peace pride reconciliation relationships restoration unity Repairing broken relationships hinges on our minds remaining open to restoration.
Message The Humility April 30, 2022 anger bible calling family forgiveness friendship grace humility love peace pride reconciliation relationships restoration unity Repairing broken relationships hinges on someone’s willingness to make the first move.
Message The First Step May 7, 2022 anger bible calling family forgiveness friendship grace humility love peace pride reconciliation relationships restoration unity Repairing broken relationships starts with sober, self-assessment.
Message The Art May 14, 2022 anger bible calling family forgiveness friendship grace humility love peace pride reconciliation relationships restoration unity Repairing broken relationships requires committing to the art of reconciliation.
Message Lives Well Lived May 21, 2022 bible community faith following jesus forgiveness grace hope peace prayer promises thankfulness wisdom Never has there been more information available to tell us how to live well. Podcasts. Blogs. Self-help books....
Message Psalm 121 July 23, 2022 bible contentment courage faith hope patience peace prayer promises trust Words to live by when you’re lonely and uncertain...
Message Psalm 63 July 16, 2022 bible contentment courage faith hope patience peace prayer struggles Relief doesn’t require problems to be solved, true relief comes from enduring hope in God’s ultimate salvation.
Message Psalm 46 August 6, 2022 bible courage faith fear hope peace promises protection trust God’s power is complete and His ultimate victory certain.
Message Wise Works November 12, 2022 calling compassion culture discipleship following jesus friendship generosity giving hospitality love ministry obedience reconciliation serving visible love Wise faith is merciful faith. Faith without mercy is not faith...
Message Wise Words November 19, 2022 anger bible honesty humility love obedience patience pride reconciliation relationships social media speech words Speech is the far frontier and fiercest opponent in our fight to subdue sin.
Message Wise Wisdom November 26, 2022 church community connect culture friendship humility mentoring peace It takes a lifetime to become wise. Those dedicated to growing in wisdom are not on an ambitious...
Message Christmas Eve - 2022 December 24, 2022 advent christmas community faith hope jesus joy peace Experiencing the story of Christmas with one another. The awe and wonder of the shepherds as the...
Message Christmas Day - 2022 December 25, 2022 advent christmas community faith hope jesus joy peace Jesus is the Light of the world!
Message When Two or Three Gather, God Is There January 15, 2023 abuse bible church conflict reconciliation relationships restoration Ruthlessly following Matthew 18 is crucial...most of the time. But there’s a possible downside to insisting that one...
Message Hosea February 19, 2023 adultery bible compassion easter faith forgiveness gospel grace hope jealousy love obedience promises reconciliation religion repentance restoration Hosea’s poetry reveals deep truths about God’s character and human nature. God’s ultimate purpose is to heal and...
Message Amos February 26, 2023 adultery bible compassion easter faith forgiveness gospel grace hope jealousy love obedience promises reconciliation religion repentance restoration There is a critical relationship between God’s justice and mercy. If God is good, He has to confront...
Message Micah March 5, 2023 adultery bible compassion easter faith forgiveness gospel grace hope jealousy love obedience promises reconciliation religion repentance restoration We cling to God’s proven character and promises when things are looking bleak!
Message Habakkuk March 12, 2023 adultery bible compassion easter faith forgiveness gospel grace hope jealousy love obedience promises reconciliation religion repentance restoration It may look like the world is evil and out of control, but the promises of God remain....
Message Zephaniah March 19, 2023 adultery bible compassion easter faith forgiveness gospel grace hope jealousy love obedience promises reconciliation religion repentance restoration Within the seemingly contradictory concepts of justice and love is found the future hope for our world.
Message Haggai March 26, 2023 adultery bible compassion easter faith forgiveness gospel grace hope jealousy love obedience promises reconciliation religion repentance restoration Our choices matter. Our obedience to God (or lack thereof) makes a difference, and plays a role in...