On this first Sunday of Advent the scripture is a very apocalyptic-like passage where Jesus encourages and warns his listeners. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how we can prepare to fully celebrate Jesus this season while also preparing our hearts for his eventual return.

Luke shares a story with three main characters: Jesus, a religious leader, and a "sinful" woman with paint a portrait contrasting gratitude and ingratitude. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how the reactions of the "sinful woman" in this story can lead us to living a life of gratitude.

Because of his ongoing prison experience, John the Baptist's faith in Jesus as the Messiah is shaken. Jesus responds by having John "look at the facts." Join Pastor Greg as he shares how we can respond to those times when our faith is rocked by our life experiences.

The last time we saw Jesus amazed at a centurion's faith. This time Jesus is with a large crowd entering a village when he encounters a large crowd exiting the city heading to a cemetery for a burial. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how sometimes Jesus is in the process of restoring our lives, even when little or no faith is required on our part.

Jesus wraps up his 'Sermon on the Plain' using parables and humor to try and get his listeners to consider who they are following and a warning to not get duped into going down the wrong path. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how this passage speaks to our condition today and how we can be prepared to avoid the storms when they arise.