Posts with the tag “advent”
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
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
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The Beginning of the Gospel: Finding Level Ground at the River
January 5th, 2026
Finding Freedom From Worry
December 28th, 2025
The Names that Changed Everything
December 25th, 2025
Why Bethlehem Matters: A Declaration of Hope for Our Future
December 21st, 2025
The Humble Hope of Christmas: When God Came Down
December 15th, 2025
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2025
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
March
April
May
June
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.
July
August
September
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
