The night before Christmas … many of us hold this sense of anticipation mixed with excitement … and maybe also some anxiousness that seem to contradiction the Christmas joy. On this night, we take time to reflect on the light Jesus has and is, especially during this Christmas season. sermon: Reflections of Christmas with Rev.… Read More »Reflecting on Jesus’s light on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025)
The star the Magi followed, a familiar sight within the Christmas story, led them to the hope of the world – the Baby Jesus. Then Jesus said He is the Light of the World. And then said we/His church is to be the light of the world. What does that mean especially as we enter… Read More »His Light Forward (November 23, 2025)
For this Christmas season, our focus is: Shining Jesus’s Light in a Dark World. We believe that Jesus is the light that counters the cultural darkness many feel, resulting in anxiety, frustration and loneliness. We invite you to be a part of our celebrations and gatherings.
In this season of both Lent and COVID-19, we don’t want to lose sight of the true and much needed source of hope. Jesus is victorious over the worst this world can throw at us. When I (Pastor Jim) made Breaking New Ground the theme for 2020, I had no idea that we would be thrust into… Read More »The Dawning of a Brighter Light in a COVID-19 Crisis
When your eyes are accustomed to the darkness, it can be quite painful when you are faced with the sudden brightness of light. Lent is a time of growing and gradual exposure to the light of Jesus as we move to the full illumination of Easter. In this Lenten season – a time of prayerful preparation – we ready ourselves… Read More »The Dawning of a Brighter Light (March-April 2020)
We will take a fresh look at John’s Gospel. Of the four accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings, John takes a unique approach. Written to the church it is an accessible story rich in significance and insight. He describes and demonstrates the great truths of salvation, creation\re-creation, incarnation, the kingdom of God, belief and practice. We… Read More »Fall 2017 Sermon Series: Jesus Today-A journey through the Gospel According to John (cont’d)