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At the Movies: Christmas EditionIn this first week of Advent, we explore the theme of hope through the classic film Miracle on 34th Street, a story about belief, wonder, and opening ourselves to something bigger than we can logically prove. Just as Susan wrestles with whether Santa is real, many people wrestle with whether God is real and trustworthy—especially in moments of darkness or doubt. Scripture shows us that God doesn’t run from our questions; He steps into them. In Jesus—the Word made flesh, the visible image of the invisible God—we see God revealing Himself, entering our world, and giving us reason for deep, grounded hope. Advent reminds us that in a world filled with confusion and consumerism, light still breaks into darkness. Hope has come because Jesus has come.

The New Covenant: A Study of Hebrews In this message, Russ explores Hebrews 13 and challenges the idea that following Jesus has to look dramatic, strange, or overly spiritualized. After reflecting on everything from @pastorswithprops to the emotional excesses of the Cane Ridge Revival, he shows that the true life of faith is most often lived in simple, consistent, everyday faithfulness—loving people well, practicing real hospitality, showing empathy to the mistreated, staying committed in relationships, being content, and doing good. Rather than chasing spiritual hype, Hebrews invites us into a steady, grounded walk with Jesus that shapes ordinary Tuesdays just as much as big spiritual moments. This sermon closes the 15-week journey through Hebrews by reminding us that the way of Christ is not weird… just faithful.Week 15: Hebrews 13

The New Covenant: A Study of Hebrews Week 14: Hebrews 12:18-29)

The New Covenant: A Study of Hebrews - Ebony LovelyGod’s loving discipline shapes believers into maturity, even when it feels uncomfortable, and His correction is motivated by love, not anger. Like marathon runners, Christians must train through spiritual discipline, remove distractions and sin, and rely on community for encouragement. The message concludes by urging believers to fix their eyes on Jesus—the ultimate example of endurance—and to run their race faithfully, trusting His grace to carry them through, whether they are weary in the midst of it or just stepping onto the track.Week 13: Hebrews 12:1-17

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 12: Hebrews 11:20-40

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 11: Hebrews 11:1-19

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsIn this week’s message, Russ walks through Hebrews 10 and the three-part invitation at the heart of the book — to draw near to God with confidence, to hold unswervingly to hope even when life gets hard, and to encourage one another in community. The whole letter to the Hebrews builds to this bold invitation to live in God’s presence, anchored in hope and surrounded by others.Week 10: Hebrews 10

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsIn this message from our Hebrews series, The New Covenant, Russ explores why the Old Covenant required blood and sacrifice — and what that reveals about the seriousness of sin and the depth of God’s grace. Drawing from Hebrews 9, he explains how the sacrifices of the Old Testament were only a shadow pointing to Jesus, the perfect and final sacrifice whose blood brings complete forgiveness. This message unpacks the difference between the Old and New Covenants, what it means to “rightly divide the Word,” and why there truly is power in the blood of Jesus.Week 9: Hebrews 9:11-28

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 8: Hebrews 8:1-13

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsIn Hebrews 7 we meet one of the most mysterious figures in the Bible—Melchizedek. The writer of Hebrews uses him to show us why Jesus is not just a great High Priest, but a better High Priest. Unlike the priests of the Old Testament, Jesus is permanent, perfect, and the only true mediator who brings us near to God. In this message, Pastor Russ unpacks what Hebrews 7 teaches about Jesus, why He’s greater than any substitute we try to rely on, and how His better way gives us lasting hope, forgiveness, and access to God.Week: Hebrews 7

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 6: Hebrews 6:13-20

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 5: Hebrews 5:11-6:12 - Scott Utter

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 4: Hebrews 4:14-5:10

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek 3: Hebrews 3:1-19

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek Two Hebrews 2:9-18

The New Covenant: A Study of HebrewsWeek One Hebrews 1:1-14

Ricky Brown, Jesse Reyna, Ryan Morgan, and Aubrey Flagg share testimonies about the work of Hope Center Columbia.

Romans 8:24 Marvin Corr

In this final message of our summer "At the Movies" series, Russ explores the powerful true story behind The Long Game—a film about perseverance, purpose, and pressing on when life gets hard. Drawing lessons from the 1957 San Felipe High School golf team and their unlikely championship journey, this sermon unpacks what it really means to "play the long game"—in sports, in faith, in recovery, and in life.With reflections on personal regret, inspiring Hope Center testimonies, and scriptures from Galatians, Philippians, and Hebrews, this message is a timely reminder to stay the course. Don’t give up. Don’t lose heart. Keep going because the reward is waiting on the other side of perseverance.

In this week’s message, Ebony shares a deep and heartfelt reflection on the film The Six Triple Eight. She explores the inspiring true story, based on the accounts of living witnesses, and highlights the real courage of the all-Black, all-female battalion who served during WWII—women who were not fully recognized in their time.Ebony connects their story to the biblical truth of Imago Dei—that every person is made in the image of God and worthy of dignity. Drawing from Jesus’ interaction with the Canaanite woman, she reminds us that Jesus saw the humanity in people others overlooked. The challenge for us: see people the way Jesus did.