To walk by faith, to be a voice of hope, and to be known by love

Sermons by James A Swanson II

Shaped to Serve – April 14, 2024

Come, Worship the Lord in Holy Splendor! Incline your ear, and come to me and listen, so that you may live. – Isaiah 55:3 GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” WELCOME Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Risen Indeed! We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on…

Plato’s Cave – April 7, 2024

Come, Worship the Lord in Holy Splendor! Incline your ear, and come to me and listen, so that you may live. – Isaiah 55:3 GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “He Lives” Worshipbook #253 WELCOME Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Risen Indeed! We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside…

Beyond Babylon… The Ancient of Days – March 24, 2024

GATHERING & ADORATION JOHN 12:12-16 Hannah Dené Swanson PRELUDE “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)” WELCOME We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “Raise a Hallelujah” *INVOCATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy…

Leading & Serving in Babylon – Part 2 – March 17, 2024

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Christ Jesus Knew a Wilderness,” Worshipbook #215 WELCOME We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “Indescribable” “Raise A Hallelujah” *INVOCATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom…

Leading & Serving in Babylon – March 10, 2024

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Surrounded (Fighting My Battles)” WELCOME We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “My Jesus” “Nothing But the Blood” *INVOCATION RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings) Offertory – “God of Grace and God of Glory,” Worshipbook #608…

Hope Amidst Ruin – February 11, 2024

“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.” – Isaiah 12:4 GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “The Steadfast Love,” Worshipbook #98 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty,” Worshipbook 113, v. 1 WELCOME We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign…

Stand Firm in God and You Will Stand – February 4, 2024

“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.” – Isaiah 12:4 GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying,” Worshipbook #386 WELCOME We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside…

Becoming the Beautiful People & Church God Designed Is He Living in You? – January 28, 2024

“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.” – Isaiah 12:4 GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” Worshipbook #61 WELCOME We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside…