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Full to the Brim: Even in the desert, Jesus expands our definitions of a full life. It’s not the life the Tempter presents: a life defined by excess power, control, or reign. Jesus sees beyond this facade and says, even in the midst of fasting, “One does not live by bread alone” (Luke 4:4). Excess is not abundance, but there is more. There is a fuller life we are called to live. Even in the midst of struggle, oppressive forces, hardship, and grief—God’s promises spill over, like the bounty of the first fruits from the ground. Even in the desert, you are called to the riverside to be washed by grace.  

Put Your Lights On: The season of Epiphany ends with one last moment of dazzling brilliance on the mountain top. We are reminded of the intimate relationship between Creator and Christ and asked to listen to the life of Jesus.

Put Your Lights On: Seeing the light of Chirst in the lives of friends and loved ones, but loving enemies is a burning challenge for the people of God.

Put Your Lights On: Jesus' sermon on the plain offers illumination for our path through this world with both blessings and curses. Luke 6:17-26 To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.orgTo participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now

The light and life of God in Christ is meant to be shared in community. Our call to join this community as disciples will radically alter our lives. Are we ready to leave everything and follow? Text Luke 5:1-11 To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.orgTo participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now  

There will always be people who are less than pleased with the message and mission set forth by Jesus. As children of the light we must continue to wallk in the way. Text: Luke 4:21-30 To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.orgTo participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now  

Luke provides us with Jesus' mission statement for his ministry as a vision for how we are to live as people of the Christ community. Text: Luke 4:14-21 To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.orgTo participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now  

Part of finding our inner light is seeking to enjoy life in the spirit of Christ. The story of Jesus' first sign in John (the wedding in Cana) has our Lord turning water into wine so the wedding party can continue.  Text: John 2:1-11 To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.orgTo participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now  

We celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.  Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.orgTo participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now  

Epiphany -- Story of the Magi coming to child Jesus. juxtapostion of "stars" of the political realm like Herod and celestial star that leads to Christ. Matthew 2:1-12

Text: Luke 3:1-6 We look at the call of John the Baptist and our call to find our wilderness. To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visitwww.firstpresracine.org To participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here:https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now

This sermon from the first Sunday of Advent 2021 is based on Jesus' sermon in Luke 21 and asks us to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world.  To find out more about First Presbyterian Church of Racine visit www.firstpresracine.org To participate in our ministry, you can donate through Paypal here: https://firstpresracine.org/give/give-now