Dec 25, 2022
Sermon: The Child That Confronts Us
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
Series: Advent: Walking in Our Waiting
Luke 2.25-35: In Christ, we are confronted by a child that is the dividing line of history and our lives. He is not an ordinary child, yet comes into the world in ordinary ways. As the one sent from heaven, he is either the rock that brings us to stumble or the firm foundation upon which to build a secure life upon. This is the choice when we are confronted by this newborn child.
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- Dec 25, 2022Sermon: The Child That Confronts Us
Dec 25, 2022Sermon: The Child That Confronts UsBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Advent: Walking in Our WaitingLuke 2.25-35: In Christ, we are confronted by a child that is the dividing line of history and our lives. He is not an ordinary child, yet comes into the world in ordinary ways. As the one sent from heaven, he is either the rock that brings us to stumble or the firm foundation upon which to build a secure life upon. This is the choice when we are confronted by this newborn child.
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- Oct 23, 2022Sermon: A King & Priest to Save Us
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