The Power of saying Yes to God
Luke 1:35-56
God invites us, like Mary, to say “yes” to acts of love in the face of suffering, this Christmas and always.
Rev. Douglas Cox
Advent of Joy: Unexpected Blessings
Isaiah 55:1-13
Focus: God’s steadfast love blesses, guides and use God’s people for the joy of all creation.
Rev. Douglas Cox
Advent Peace – My Grown-Up Christmas List
Isaiah 43:18-19 Luke 1:68-79
Focus: God anoints us for ordinary acts of compassion and neighborliness, which actively engage us in building peace/shalom.
Rev. Douglas Cox
When Christ Moved into the Neighborhood
Hope
John 1:1-9
Focus: Our Christmas preparations reveal what we value most, which should be living the transformative hope, promise, and mission of Jesus.
Rev. Douglas Cox
An Upside-Down Kingdom
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 John 14:27
Focus: Jesus leads us to reject the Empire’s values and to live based on God’s abundance and a neighborly economy.
Rev. Douglas Cox
Let in the Light - Light breaking into darkness
Isaiah 9:1-7 John 8:12
Focus: Isaiah’s prophecy wasn’t just about eternity. It was about Jesus’ light shining on earth NOW as it is in heaven.
Rev. Douglas Cox
The Lion’s Roar
Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24
Focus: God is angered by injustice. God calls disciples to do justice and love kindness. It is a blessing to share abundant life for all people.
Rev. Douglas Cox