Looking back at 4 different Days of Hope, how does the death of Christ move us into hope? The darkness? The temple curtain? The soldier's realization? Hear about it right here.
Sermon Tag: <span>Preacher: Michael Carlson</span>
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Silence & Solitude
Silence. Solitude. Jesus needed it. And so do we. In a world that is noisy and hunting for our attention, what could the value of silence be for our lives, for our direction, and for our relationship with the God whom we meet there?
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Waiting in Faith
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we need to learn to wait: for a cure, through a quarantine, for nice weather, for things to 'back to normal'. In our waiting, we can be discouraged and distraught...or we can learn to wait in faith - with patience and with hope. We can learn how to do that from the story of Joseph.
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The Art of Being Present
In a world of so much distraction, one of our biggest challenges is simply being present to the people in our lives. But isn't that what people truly need? It's something Jesus was great at, and we can learn from him.
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On Planks and Judgments
In today's message, we explore the last barrier that keeps people away from following Jesus: our own judgmentalism. It was actually something that Jesus could see coming from miles away - and he warned us about. Too bad we tend not to listen! Let's start listening today.
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The One Way
For so many people, a barrier to faith is that Christianity seems so "exclusive" - like it's the only way. Hear what Jesus has to say about that, and about his exclusive inclusivity.
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Our Own Hypocrisy
One of the biggest barriers that keeps people from faith in Jesus is us - his own followers. The irony is that we are called to be a light to the world, but sometimes all we do is obscure it. How can we not be the barrier? Find out in today's message!
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Enemies and Kingdoms
Who is our enemy? Who is our king? What does it look like to live in his kingdom?
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Science, Reason, and Faith
Can you believe in science and be a Christian? What about reason? And what place is there for evidence? Maybe these are barriers that have been in your way, stopping you from following Jesus. Make sure to not miss this one!
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What Kind of King is This?
Jesus is born a child, yet a king...but what kind of king is this? The answer changes the world. Don't miss this special Christmas Eve message.