Posts with the tag “christmas”

The Final Say for Christmas
by Nick DeYoung on December 24th, 2024
The prophet Isaiah spoke words of hope, challenge, and promise centuries before the arrival of Jesus. These words ring just as true today, offering us three powerful truths to hold onto this Christmas: comfort for the weary, a call to prepare, and the glorious revelation of God.  Read More
Merry Christmas - 2022
by Nick DeYoung on December 19th, 2022
As I reflect on this year, I am again reminded of what a great community FBC is. Your love and impact on our local community continue to encourage the leadership and me at FBC. May we always remember that it is through the work of the Holy Spirit that we are able to do what we do.  Read More

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Faithful With What We’ve Been Given
February 8th, 2026
The Way of the Blessed Life: Relearning What Blessing Really Means
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One Cross, One People: How the Gospel Forms a United Church
January 25th, 2026
Come and See: A Witness the World Can Trust
January 18th, 2026
Stepping Into the Water, Living From Our Identity
January 11th, 2026

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 2026
 January
When the King Is RevealedStepping Into the Water, Living From Our IdentityCome and See: A Witness the World Can TrustOne Cross, One People: How the Gospel Forms a United Church
 February
The Way of the Blessed Life: Relearning What Blessing Really MeansFaithful With What We’ve Been Given
 2025
 January
Embracing the Mystery: A New Year, A New RevelationRevealed in the Water: The Identity, Mission, and Invitation of JesusEmpowered by the Spirit for the Common GoodOne Body, Many Parts: Living in Christ's Unity
 February
Called and Equipped: Trusting God’s Plan for Your LifeThe Resurrection: The Foundation of Our HopeThe Transforming Power of ForgivenessFrom Dust to Glory: The Promise of the Resurrection
 March
The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus for Who He Truly IsConfession and Belief – The Path to RenewalFearless Trust in the Presence of God: Finding Courage in Psalm 27Come to the Waters: From the Spring to the RiverThe View from the Cross: Seeing Others Through Resurrection Eyes
 April
Pressing On: Letting Go, Leaning In, and Living ForwardThe King We Didn't Expect: Rediscovering Hope This Palm SundayEaster Sunday: The World RestoredTriumph in the Resurrection: Our Great Hope
 May
The Thunderstorm or Gentle Rain: When Grace Breaks ThroughSheltered by the Shepherd: A Vision for Unity, Healing, and HopeWhen the Spirit Says Go: Listening, Obeying, and Opening Hearts
 June
Washed and Waiting: Living for the Returning KingSpirit-Born: Living as Children of GodThe God Who Moves Toward Us: Living in the Life of the TrinityOne in Christ: Reimagining the Family of God
 July
Sow to the Spirit — A Life That LastsPulpits, Politics, and the Price of Compromise: Why Endorsements from the Pulpit Miss the MarkWorthy of the Lord: Living as Citizens of a Greater KingdomChrist at the Center: A Life That Holds Together
 August
A Faith That Bears FruitCalled to the Holy Ground: Embracing Our Divine MissionEveryday Faithfulness
 September
The Gospel That Re-Makes UsMercy Greater Than My Sin: Taking Heart in God’s Forgiveness
 October
Faithful Endurance: Strength in WeaknessReconnecting to the Power We’ve IgnoredFaith That Grows in Barren SeasonsWhen God Restores
 November
When the Fog Begins to Lift: Waking Up to the Hope of Advent
 December
Under Construction: Preparing the Road of the Heart in AdventWhen the Work Seems Slow: Trusting God on the Quiet Jobsite of AdventGrace Has Arrived: Christmas Begins With What God Has Already Done
 2024
 August
Walking in the LightExperiencing True LifeLoving One Another: The Heartbeat of Christian Life
 September
Finding Purpose and Joy in Our Daily LivesEmbracing God's Design for RestEmbracing God’s Call in a Divided World
 October
The Call to Act JustlyEmbracing Change in a Time of TransitionA Call to Deep Faith: Reflecting Inwardly, Loving OutwardlyLoving Faithfulness in a Divided World: A Call to Live Out MercyWalking Humbly in a Divided World: A Call to Live DifferentlyWalking with God
 November
Embracing the Promises of the Messiah - God With UsThe Rejected and Suffering Messiah - God Feels Our PainA Righteous Judge for a Hurting World
 December
Hope Restored: Finding Light in Life's BrokennessThe Shepherd Messiah: A Comfort for Every SeasonThe Victorious King: Hope in the Promise of AdventThe Final Say for Christmas
 2023
 January
Just Some Thoughts on MarriageStar Wars and the BibleThe GospelA Lesson from the Foolish Rich ManWhat a Win!Those in NeedHis Return and Our ReadinessRepentance and Mercy
 February
A Door to a Feast!Honor and HumilityCounting the Cost
 March
Our CallingKingdom Generosity
 April
An Empty Tomb
 May
What Must I Do?Who Is In Charge?
 June
The Forgotten WidowJesus: Our Ultimate Source of HopeDiscovering Our Identity in Jesus: Embracing a Transformed Perspective
 2022
 October
Shine So Others See
 November
A Day of Celebration?Thanksgiving Blessing
 December
Merry Christmas - 2022

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