Finding Freedom From Worry
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on December 28th, 2025
In a world that constantly tells us we need more—more possessions, more control, more security—there's a radical message that cuts through the noise: misplaced trust leads to worry. When we anchor our hearts to the wrong things, anxiety becomes our constant companion.The Weight We Were Never Meant to CarryPicture the Venn diagram of anxiety. On one side, there's the physical reality—the chemicals,... Read More
The Names that Changed Everything
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on December 25th, 2025
When we gather to celebrate Christmas, we're not just commemorating a historical event. We're celebrating the fulfillment of thousands of years of divine promises, all wrapped up in one tiny baby lying in a manger. But have you ever stopped to consider the profound significance of the names given to this child?The Power of a NameNames matter. In 2025, parents across America chose names like Olivia... Read More
Why Bethlehem Matters: A Declaration of Hope for Our Future
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on December 21st, 2025
Most people know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. It's one of those facts about Christmas that has survived in our cultural consciousness—sung in carols, depicted in nativity scenes, and referenced in holiday specials. But here's the striking reality: more Americans can tell you where Jesus was born than can tell you that He rose from the dead.We know the fact, but we've lost the meaning.Bethlehe... Read More
The Humble Hope of Christmas: When God Came Down
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on December 15th, 2025
In the beginning, God created humanity in His own image—perfect, whole, walking in fellowship with Him in the garden. But sin shattered that relationship, separating us from our Creator. Yet even in that moment of judgment, God whispered a promise of hope. He spoke of One who would come, whose heel would be bruised but who would ultimately crush the serpent's head.For generations, God's people clu... Read More
The Blood-Stained Path to God's Presence
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on December 8th, 2025
There's something profoundly significant about physical symbols in our spiritual lives. We are creatures who forget easily, whose attention drifts, whose hearts grow cold toward truths we've heard a thousand times. Perhaps this is why God, in His wisdom, doesn't just speak to us—He shows us. He engages our senses, gives us something to touch and taste and see, because words alone often fail to pen... Read More
Hope Rising from the Stump: Finding Joy in Advent
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on December 7th, 2025
The Christmas season invites us into a curious tension. We string lights, hang decorations, and gather with loved ones, yet many of us carry heavy burdens that threaten to steal our joy. Financial worries, strained relationships, health concerns, grief—these realities don't pause for the holidays. In fact, they often feel more acute when the world around us insists on celebration.This tension isn'... Read More
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Finding Freedom From Worry
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January
Standing Firm in the Face of Spiritual Warfare: Insights from Ephesians 6My Words from God’s WordBubble Wrapped LifeTough Questions, Difficult AnswersThe Book of Acts: A Continuing Story of Jesus' MinistryThe Rebirth PortalA Simple Faith; A Complicated LifeHope Rekindled: The Kingdom's Spiritual Power and Global Reach
February
Living StonesLeadership in the Kingdom: Following Jesus Through His Chosen OnesPersistent PrayerThe Great Repair: How God is Mending Our Broken WorldDarkness-Light, Evil-Good, Sin-ForgivenessTrading Up: Finding True Satisfaction in ChristWealth and the Kingdom of GodThe Reluctant Prophet: Lessons from Jonah's Journey
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The Radical Inclusivity of God's LoveThe Unexpected Power of Prayer: Lessons from Acts 12The Journey Comes Home: Cultivating a Culture of EvangelismSight and InsightThe Extraordinary Church: Lessons from AntiochCan the West Be Won for Christ?The Gospel: Subversive and Submissive“Alles gut.” It’s Okay.
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The Power of God's Blessing: Finding Peace in His PromisesFinding Joy in Life's Waiting RoomsThe Exodus: A Testament to God's Sovereignty and MercyThe Power of Joy in Adversity: Lessons from Paul's ImprisonmentThe Unshakeable Holiness of God: Lessons from Exodus TenLiving for Christ: Finding Joy in Uncertainty and Hope in Death
November
The Profound Mystery: How Christ's Love for His Church Should Shape Our LivesFrom the Depths to the Heights: The Journey of ForgivenessThree Hard Commands That Transform Church LifeLiving on the Cusp of Eternity: Finding Purpose in the Final WordsJesus, the True and Better MosesWhen Life Brings Disappointment: Finding Hope in the Gospel
