Pastor: Pastor Jason Bryant

January 26, 2025                                   ‘Jesus at the Party’                        Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-12 Introduction It’s fitting that we’re beginning with a celebration in our reading today as we’re celebrating…

Introduction What’s the nicest invitation you’ve ever received? I guess that’s really a two-part question. What’s the nicest invitation you’ve ever received as in a piece of mail or something?…

Introduction I tend to be pretty brand loyal; Natalie can tell you. I’m driving my third Hyundai, I tend to get the same brands in stores, too. So, I immediately…

Introduction One of the greatest blessings of my life is, obviously, Natalie. She’s been such a wondrous blessing I can’t even begin to tell you. But those of you who…

Introduction When I was growing up, we did Christmas at both my parent’s parents’ houses. First, was Christmas Eve in Lenoir. Then came Christmas Day in Charlotte. They were different…

Introduction Advent can be a glorious time of self-reflection and spiritual growth. It can also easily get subsumed into the broader Christmas season, allowing for little to no peace. You…

Introduction For a family of fine cooks, it isn’t surprising that my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Every year we used to go to my Aunt Judy’s house. There, she and…

Introduction Many, many years ago, I was fortunate to go on an Outward-Bound adventure in the Pisgah national forest. It’s a surprise I lived, I wasn’t very much of an…