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The Light Shine in the Darkness | John 8:12-30 |
Where is there light in our dark world? In this message from John 8, we hear Jesus’ astounding claim that he is the light of the world. Hope isn’t found in ‘religion’ or success, but in looking at Jesus, the light. Outline The Light of the world (v 12) The Darkness of the world (v 13-30) Those living in darkness judge Jesus by human standards Those living in darkness do not know God Those living in darkness will die in darkness Where we see the light

Darkness Fails | John 1:1-14 |
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 NIV) In this Christmas Day message, we see how Jesus is the light who’s come to shine into our darkness.

The Sun Rises | Luke 1:68-79 |
When life feels dark, as it has for many of us this year, where is there hope? Is it found in making it ‘bigger than Christmas? In this message from our Carols service, discover how the coming of Jesus brings light into our darkness. Outline Jesus Came Into a Dark World In Jesus the Sun Rises Before the sermon, we watched this Christmas advertisement:

Wisdom From the Spirit | Ephesians 5:15-21 |
How can you respond wisely in a rapidly changing world? In this message, we hear what God says about walking in wisdom in evil days. Outline Live wisely in evil days (vv15-17) Don’t be filled with wine (v18) Be filled by the Spirit Singing to each other (v19) Singing to the Lord (v20) Submitting to one another (v21) The days are evil. Are you living wisely?

Dark | Genesis 1:1-5; Luke 23:44-46 |
Where is God when life is dark? This Good Friday we see how the darkness at the crucifixion shows that in the death of Jesus creation is undone as God’s judgment against sin is revealed. Outline Facing the Void (Genesis 1:1-5) The Darkness of… Evil (Luke 22:53) Uncreation (vv44-45a) Temple (vv45b-46) Conclusion/Application