Hope of Light

It is the first Sunday of Advent and Maplewood is celebrating the Hope we have in Jesus. We all need hope in our lives. And this year, we are focusing on the reality that hope has a name: Jesus. This week, we’re focusing the the realtiy that the Hope of Christ brings light into our darkness and can change our lives forever.

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The need to slow down

CCM artist and chaplain Rick Lee James is our guest this week at Maplewood. Take a few moments to listen in and soak up this message about how we all need to slow down and allow our cups to be filled. Jesus doesn’t expect us to do it in our own strength. He wants to help.

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Counting on God: Direct Connection

Don’t be stuck on the outside looking in. When we decide to follow Jesus it opens the door for direct relationship with God. This week at Maplewood, join us as we explore the Bible’s outline for this plan dating all the way back to Israel’s journey to the Promised Land.

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Counting on God: Tent Time

This week at Maplewood, we are starting a new series of teachings in the book of Numbers. Today, we’re laying the groundwork by talking about our need for a consistent prayer life. We’ll be exploring the context of Numbers and the need to seek shelter “in the tent.”

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My Story As a Blessing

Many times, we aren’t confident in telling the story of how Jesus has changed our lives because we’re either unprepared or our experience with Jesus is out-of-date. This week at Maplewood, we’re wrapping up our series on learning how to Bless others by focusing on how to be prepared to share our story when others ask.

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