Joy Will Hold | Luke 1:39-56

What if joy isn’t about everything working out, but about what, or who, you lean on while you wait? This Advent message, “Joy Will Hold,” invites you to think honestly about the things you carry during the holidays and beyond. Pastor Steve Van Denend walks through a story about ordinary people facing the unknown and what it means to trust, remember, and choose where you put your focus. Whether faith is a central part of your life or something you’ve put to the side, here’s a conversation for anyone wrestling with hope or feeling the weight of this season. You’re invited to listen in and consider what “joy” could really look like for you this Christmas.

This message was recorded on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Faith Is How We Follow | Luke 1:26-38

What do you do when life goes off-script and you’re left with more questions than answers? In this week’s message from our “Advent-ually” series, Pastor Steve Van Denend explores what it really means to live by faith when your plans are interrupted. Drawing from Luke’s story of Mary, we ask if there’s more to waiting and uncertainty than frustration—maybe even something good. Whether you feel certain, skeptical, or just tired, this conversation is for anyone trying to make sense of what comes next.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Hope Will Come | Isaiah 9:2-7

Does the run-up to Christmas ever leave you feeling worn out instead of hopeful? In this message, Neil Schori invites you to pause during the holiday rush and ask some deeper questions about what you’re really waiting for this season. "Advent-ually" is a series about more than just countdowns and to-do lists—it’s about what helps you find light in all the darkness and chaos that can settle in this time of year. If you’re feeling the weight of the season—whether from longings, old memories, or endless errands—you’re not alone. Take a breather, and see if this message re-frames what hope and waiting can actually mean for your Christmas.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.