Month: December 2024

Rev. Adam Sellen

“What Can I Give Him?”

One of the more fascinating parts of the Christmas story is the story of the Wise Men from Matthew 2.  These men, who were Gentile astrologers and not Jewish believers, noticed a message that came from God and had to find this child who was born “King of the Jews”.  We know that they gave this child gifts–gold, frankincense, and myrrh–but is that all that they gave?  Join us as we see a lesson from the wise men that answers the question, “What can I give to Jesus this Christmas?”

Rev. Adam Sellen

“Peace Ushered In”

 In the Christmas classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, one of the things that motivated the Grinch to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville was all the noise it brought.  It’s no secret that we live in a world full of noise–and this is no accident.  In fact, noise is one of the tools the devil uses to rob us of divine peace and the ability to hear God.  The same can be said of this week’s carol, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”.  So how can we quiet the noise to hear Jesus through it all?  Join us as we unpack this and see Jesus usher in peace.

 

Rev. Adam Sellen

“Royalty”

Have you ever forgotten something very important?  Most of us have at one point or another.  There are different tools and strategies we can use to help us remember the important things–calendar, planner, apps on your phone, post-it notes–just to name a few.  There is another way to help us remember what’s important in the life of faith–creeds.  As we rejoin our Advent message series, “Let Heaven and Nature Sing,” the carol that we will consider this week was written to help children remember a very important truth that will have a dramatic impact on our lives–who Jesus really is.
 

Rev. Adam Sellen

“Pure Joy”

Luke 2:8-14
One of the beautiful parts that I love about the Advent season is the Christmas mu-sic–but what makes Christmas music so wonderful? Not only is it beautiful, but the music proclaims amazing truth about the person and work of Jesus. Our Advent Message series this year is entitled “Let Heaven and Nature Sing”. In it we’ll be taking a look at the messages of these beloved carols and hearing the truth of Jesus being declared in these melodies. Join us this week as we unpack how Jesus brought us good news of great joy for all the world in one of the greatest Christmas hymns there is–Joy to the World