Now that the Christmas season has passed, how do we live as people of hope? The sermon "Hope Awaits" looks to Simeon and Anna to find the answer. We are called to follow their model: Look for the Spirit of God at work, Worship as a central priority, and Bless those around us. Luke 2:21-38

Did you know It’s a Wonderful Life was originally a box office flop? Critics missed it because they were looking for the biggest stories—and history often makes the same mistake. While the world was watching the Roman Empire, God was tuned into a small whisper in Bethlehem. Rome had the armies, but Bethlehem had the Savior. Discover why redemption usually begins in the places we overlook.

Ever felt like your future was unraveling? You’re not alone. From George Bailey on the bridge in "It's a Wonderful Life" to Mary and Joseph facing a scandal, even the most faithful struggle when the path ahead is unclear. This week, discover why you don't need to fix everything at once—you just need to do the "next right thing." Join us to find hope in the uncertainty. [Matthew 1:18-25]

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, once said that "singing is the language of holy joy." On this Christmas music Sunday, hear what scripture has to say about the gift of holy joy and it's role in providing hope for us in every circumstance. [Zephaniah 3:14-15]

When we go through seasons of darkness, it takes effort to find the light. Because of Jesus, nothing in creation is beyond His light. How can we hold despair and hope at the same time? Join us for this second Sunday of Advent as we continue in our Advent Experiment of Hope, even when it is dark. [John 1:1-9]

The historical moment of the Advent story, “the days of King Herod,” was a violent and scary period of history. And yet, it is in that moment that God broke in to the world. In this first week of advent, we will read the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, when God broke in to their world in such a startling way that they had to face their fears. [Luke 1:5-13]

Philippians 1:3-4 I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy. Today we give thanks for the amazing retreat that happens every August for our youth called Celebration.  Take a moment for gratitude.

Philippians 1:6-7a I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart.   Today, we give thanks for a little patch of land in the middle of Community First Village, a housing development for the formerly unhoused in East Austin.  Take a moment for gratitude.

Colossians 3:16   Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Today, we give thanks for those in our faith family who teach us and remind us of God’s word through music.  Take a moment for gratitude.

Matthew 19:14-15 ...But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” And he laid his hands on them and went on his way. Today we give thanks for the children being brought to our church by their parents and grandparents.  Take a moment for gratitude.

Acts 2:46-47a Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous  hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. Today we give thanks for a ministry of Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church called the Gathering.  Listen and take this moment for gratitude.

What a perfect time to reflect upon the role gratitude plays in the life of faith! Let's celebrate what gratitude does in our lives and in our community! Colossians 3:12-17

Luke 12: 33b-34 Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Where is your treasure? Take a moment for gratitude.

Psalm 84:2— My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the Living God. How will you lend your heart to joy today? Take a moment for gratitude.

Psalm 28:7– The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Therefore, my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. What is the most impactful thing you could entrust to God today?

1 Samuel 12:24– But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. What great thing is God working in your life? Take a moment for gratitude.

Colossians 6:15– And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Where do you need peace in your heart today? Take a moment for gratitude.

Today we celebrate with gratitude to God.Everyone is invited to present their pledge commitment for 2026. We will explore together how Kingdom economics are vastly different than the marketplace of today, and what our role as stewards is in that economy. 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15

Psalm 90:17– May the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; establish the work of our hands for us–yes, establish the work of our hands. What do you want God to establish with your hands today?

Temp Psalm 95:2– Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise! What do you have to shout about today? Take a moment for gratitude.