Loving and Merciful Heavenly Father, "Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory; for the sake of your steadfast love and faithfulness" (Ps. 115:1). Another year has passed, and a new year has begun. As our calendars change we are mindful of the brief passage of time that this life affords. The Psalmist reminds us that the "years of our life are seventy; or...

Due to the unavailability of our normal meeting space on Christmas Day and New Years Day, Christ Church will be on a different schedule at a different location for the next two Sundays. Please take note of the schedule and location below: Sunday, December 25th-- 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Holy Cross on Sullivan's Island (2520 Middle Street). Only one service. Sunday, Jan...

Sunday, December 18, 2016: AMJohn 1:1-18 Why is the human heart restless until it finds rest in Christ?Why could only God fix the ultimate problem of humanity?Why is the message of the Gospel totally unique in world religion?Why is Jesus called the Word? What does it mean that Christ "tabernacled" among his people?Why did Jesus become man?What does it mean that we receive...

The essence of Christmas is the gospel. Without the gospel Christmas is just another exercise in superficial sentimentality, American consumerism, and unmet expectations. Understood rightly, however, Christmas is one of the richest and most meaningful seasons of the year; a time of deep reflection upon the seriousness of the sinful human condition, and the glorious wonder ...