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

Sermons by James A Swanson II (Page 10)

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…

The Star in This Drama – January 7, 2024

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Noel” 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 “How Many Kings” *INVOCATION INSTALLATION OF 2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings) Offertory – “Christmas Has It’s Cradle,” Worshipbook #190 *“Doxology” Praise God from…

Transformative LOVE – December 24, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “The First Noel”  Worshipbook #167 “Angels We Have Heard on High”   Worshipbook #162 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Marshall Olney & Marsha Turner We, like Mary, hear God’s call…

Our Fierce Joy – December 17, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” Worshipbook #11 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. *THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Holly, Adam, & Abbie Yeager We come today as people who are also surrounded by suffering and…

Our Just Peace – December 10, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” Worshipbook #147 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. *THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH     Mike Taraska We who gather today also seek comfort and peace, yet we are unsatisfied with…