Speaking of Life 3005 | The Twist Ending This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for December 27, 2026 — First Sunday after Christmas Day" Read the article
Christmas: The Promise Fulfilled Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + On that first Christmas night, God’s promise of salvation became a person — Jesus Christ. Born in humility, he brings the light of God’s love into the world and opens the way for all … Continue reading "Sermon Bumper for Christmas Eve or Day" Read the article
Advent 4: God Builds His Kingdom in Jesus Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Advent reminds us that God is the one who builds his kingdom. In Jesus, the promised King comes to dwell among us, revealing God’s love and inviting us to … Continue reading "Sermon for December 20, 2026 — Fourth Sunday of Advent" Read the article
Advent 3: The God Who Moves First Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion On the third Sunday of Advent, we rejoice in the God who moves toward us first. Through Jesus, his grace is already at work, bringing hope, healing, and the promise … Continue reading "Sermon for December 13, 2026 — Third Sunday of Advent" Read the article
Advent 2: The God Who Comes to Comfort Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion On the second Sunday of Advent, we remember that true peace comes from God’s presence. Through Jesus, God draws near to comfort us, restore what is broken, and lead … Continue reading "Sermon for December 6, 2026 — Second Sunday of Advent" Read the article
Begin now to plan the new season with your team. Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Dear Pastors, Hope Avenue Champions, and Worship Leaders, The new worship year begins with Advent on November 29, 2026. As you prepare for the 2026–2027 liturgical year, we invite you to use the Revised Common Lectionary … Continue reading "Preparing for Year B: RCL and Worship Resources" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWMctZeHZ-c Program Transcript Christ the King Sunday Imagine knowing the end of the story before it unfolds. As we come to the end of our worship calendar for the year, we celebrate the … Continue reading "Sermon for November 24, 2024 – Reign of Christ" Read the article
This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction to the theme might serve your congregation well. … Continue reading "Sermon for November 17, 2024 – Proper 28" Read the article
This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction to the theme might serve your congregation well. … Continue reading "Sermon for November 10, 2024 – Proper 27" Read the article
This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction to the theme might serve your congregation well. … Continue reading "Sermon for November 3, 2024 – Proper 26" Read the article
