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Author: Lee Ames

Kingdom Rhythm

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermons.

As a new year begins, it’s easy to get swept up in the pace and pressures of the world around us. But what if, instead of chasing more noise, more striving, or more control, we learned to move in step with the rhythms of God’s Kingdom?

Kingdom Rhythms is a January series focused on the spiritual rhythms God invites us into—practices that draw us closer to Him, shape our hearts, and transforms the way we live. Together, we’ll explore ancient rhythms like prayer and worship, love, forgiveness, and rest (Sabbath)—not as religious checklists, but as life-giving practices that ground us in God’s presence and align us with His purposes.

We won’t pretend to know what this year will hold. Scripture reminds us that life is often unpredictable. But we can prepare our hearts. We can choose to lean into the rhythms that sustain us, anchor us, and help us walk faithfully through whatever comes our way.

As we learn to live from these Kingdom rhythms, we also discover how God uses us to come alongside others—offering grace, encouragement, and a helping hand to those who may be weary or in need.

This January, let’s slow down, listen closely, and learn to live in step with the rhythms that lead to lasting hope, deeper faith, and transformed lives.

The Presence of Christmas

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermons.

The Christmas story is, at its heart, a story of Presence — the gift of Jesus.

Throughout this series, we explore the surprising and transformative ways God shows up in our lives. From Zechariah encountering God in a place where he should have expected Him, to Mary and Joseph navigating God’s calling with courage, to shepherds receiving heaven’s announcement in the middle of the night, we discover that God’s presence often breaks into our world in ways we don’t anticipate.

Each week invites us to slow down, pay attention, and recognize that the same God who met people in Scripture meets us today — in our worship, in our questions, in our longings, and even in our everyday routines. As we journey toward Christmas, we’re reminded that the greatest gift is not simply what God gives, but that God Himself is present and alive.

This season, we celebrate the presence of Jesus — the One who steps into our world, into our lives, and into our stories with hope, promise, and peace.