The Coming One is Here

Pastor Joshua explores the mission and the outcome of this coming One who is now here to bring good news of “the year of the Lord’s favor” from Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 4:16-21.   Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful prophet Isaiah, we are invited to marvel together at […]

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The Coming One is Here

Pastor Joshua shares three encouragements for us this Christmas from Matthew 1:18-25: Jesus came with people in mind, salvation is certainly accomplished, and He is the One who will save. The most important thing we can do is listen and believe, trust and obey. Merry Christmas, from God, to you! Through the earliest whispers of Genesis […]

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The Coming One, Part 4: A Son Given

Pastor Joshua shares the significance of Isaiah 9:1-7 and the human heart’s longing for righteousness, peace, and joy. The love traditionally celebrated the fourth Sunday of Advent is the love of this One who is both the “Son given” and the “Everlasting Father”! Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful […]

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The Coming One, Part 3: Saving Substitute

Pastor Joshua shares the significance of the rumblings we hear in Isaiah 52:13-53:12 of a suffering servant and saving substitute. The joy traditionally celebrated in the third week of Advent is the joy of the Lord and the joy of His salvation! Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful prophet […]

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The Coming One, Part 2: Warrior King

Pastor Joshua reminds us that Christ has come and Christ will come again! The peace traditionally celebrated in the second week of Advent is the perfect peace in the presence of the Coming King whispered about in Genesis 49:10. Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful prophet Isaiah, we are […]

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The Coming One, Part 1: Snake Crusher

Pastor Joshua connects the hope traditionally celebrated in the first week of Advent with Genesis 3:14-15: a faint whisper but distinct Word that fills us with hope and wonder and worship. Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful prophet Isaiah, we are invited to marvel together at God’s plan of […]

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