Welcome to the Christmas Candlelight Service of First Presbyterian Church of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. This moving service is loaded with special music, the sacrament of communion, and a powerful message from God’s Word. Rev. John Arnold reflects in this sermon on the experience of the shepherds visited by an Angel on the night of Jesus’ […]
The origins of an Advent service of lessons and carols though frequently attributed to King’s College in Cambridge, actually reaches back to the late 19th century to Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Up until then singing carols was normally regarded as a secular activity performed by singers going from home to home. Carols had been excluded […]
Have you ever wondered why God chose Joseph to raise Jesus? This choice seems chose. God could have picked anyone. Why not pick a person with power and privilege? Jesus could have had instant influence with the ‘right’ parent? Why pick a nobody like Joseph? We’ll answer these questions today. Also, along the way, you’ll […]
Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? You are not alone. In today’s sermon we explore two stories in the Bible of people who felt forgotten by God. But, God remembered. God was just working on God’s appointed time, not theirs. Come discover hope in the stories of Elizabeth and Zachirias, and Daniel. […]
The Word of God makes clear that Jesus had spiritual customs he upheld. Customs, particular rituals or patterns for how we habitually maintain our highest values are beneficial. Specifically, we will explore in this service how opening rituals for worship or prayer can first, help us shift our mindset and be more present to God. […]
Do you think that your conscience teaches you the difference between and right and wrong? That’s not quite how it works and a dangerous misunderstanding. In today’s sermon, you critical biblical truth about the conscience and how it is cleansed once and for all. If you are blessed by this video, please share and consider […]
Worry afflicts us all, but it doesn’t need to. Scripture assures of three truths that should help us not worry that we will explore in this sermon. Specifically, You’ll discover how precious you are to God, that God already knows your needs, and that God takes joy in providing for you. If we can take […]