Today, Pastor Dave explores the hidden ways God moves in our lives through the hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” We learn that faithfulness isn't about understanding the whole picture—it's about being a faithful witness to the spiritual piece we've been given.CHAPTERS[00:00] - Welcome & Opening Prayer[01:59] - Christmas Hymns Series Introduction[03:50] - The Fireplace Story[06:48] - Phillips Brooks & Civil War[09:12] - Bethlehem Christmas Eve 1866[11:54] - God's Unexpected Ways[12:55] - Hymn's Themes of Peace[14:56] - God's Anonymous Work[17:03] - Your Piece of the Puzzle[19:50] - Living With Questions[21:39] - Two Questions for You[22:32] - Brooks' Legacy & Prayer

Today Pastor Rachel explores the tension between longing and hope through the timeless hymn "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus." Rachel invites us into the church's ancient practice of waiting—not as passive observers, but as active participants in God's redemptive story.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - The Robot Dog Story [04:31] - What Is Advent? [07:21] - Christmas Hymns Series [09:09] - Charles Wesley's Hymn [13:33] - Already and Not Yet [19:43] - The Worn Advent Wreath [23:33] - Longing to Be Near [26:02] - Communion Invitation

In this sermon, Josh invites us to explore the difference between doing generous things and embodying a life of genuine generosity. Josh challenges us to move beyond a "scarcity mentality" toward a grace-centered reality where generosity flows not from our resources, but from our recognition of God's boundless love and self-giving toward us.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Introduction & Philippians Context

[02:54] - Two Stories of Generosity

[05:56] - The Rich Farmer Parable

[07:22] - Look at Birds and Flowers

[10:24] - Three-Part Health Checkup

[13:56] - Beyond Abundance Mentality

[16:05] - Grace: God's Bended Knee

[18:30] - Kingdom Giving Without ROI

[20:26] - Practical Notes on Generosity

[21:39] - The Garbage Man Story

[23:20] - Closing & Next Steps