The Gospel According to the Wise Men, Part 2
December 24, 2020
The story of the wise men is often treated like a “bonus feature” of the Christmas story, a nice but unnecessary piece of extra information. But as he concludes our series called Upside Down Christmas, Pastor J.D. reveals that the account of the wise men actually teaches powerful truths about the gospel.
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The three wise men didn’t receive a birth announcement in the mail from Mary. They read it in the stars. God will move heaven and earth to accomplish his purposes, and the same is true in your life! Pastor J.D. continues our series called Upside Down Christmas with a message titled The Gospel According to the Wise Men.
December 23, 2020
Joseph tends to be a background character in the Christmas story. We focus more on Mary, the shepherds, and wise men. But as we continue our series called Upside Down Christmas, Pastor J.D. is unpacking Joseph’s side of the story. Through this ordinary carpenter, we see a clear picture of what it really means to follow Jesus.
December 22, 2020
The nativity scene is often painted as a picturesque moment: a beautiful newborn baby with his parents, surrounded by smiling shepherds, gentle sheep, and shining angels. But Pastor J.D. reminds us of the story behind that moment and all that Jesus’ birth really meant for Mary and Joseph. It’s part of our series called Upside Down Christmas.
December 21, 2020
When most of us are reading the Bible, we tend to skim past the genealogies. They don’t seem very relevant, and, if we're honest, they can be rather boring. But God had a very intentional reason for including these lists in the Bible, and they’re actually really important! That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series called Upside Down Christmas.
December 18, 2020
When we tell someone the Christmas story, most of us start with the angel appearing to Mary and announcing that she would have a son. But that’s not where the book of Matthew starts. It begins with a genealogy. So why does it matter who Jesus’ ancestors were? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he begins our series called, Upside Down Christmas.
December 17, 2020
Christmas isn’t a luxury for those of us who feel at peace; it’s an answer for those of us who feel afraid. Learn how to overcome the fear of hopelessness.
December 16, 2020
Many of us think of the scene at Jesus’ birth as serene, tranquil, and . . . well, perfect. But Pastor J.D. shows us that something quite different dominated people’s hearts that very first Christmas—fear. Find out how Mary, specifically, overcame the fear of hopelessness.
December 15, 2020
Whenever you make a big change, like starting a new business, moving to a new state, or getting married, there’s always at least a little bit of fear that comes with it. What if it doesn’t work out? What if things just get harder, or we end up losing everything? Sometimes, it’s easier to maintain the status quo. But Pastor J.D. explains that, if we want to do great things for God’s kingdom, it’s going to involve some risk! It’s the challenging conclusion of our series titled, Staying Faith.
December 14, 2020
Every year on Black Friday, we see crazy news footage of the crowds of people shoving and pushing, trying to get a good deal on a new device like a flat screen. It brings to mind the age-old question, “Do you own your things, or do your things own you?” And that’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, Staying Faith.
December 11, 2020
For most people, money is one of the biggest stressors in our daily lives. And no matter how much we earn, it never seems to be enough! But Pastor J.D. reminds us that God never intended for us to be slaves to wealth. In fact, he designed us for joyful generosity! That’s our subject as we continue our series called, Staying Faith.
December 10, 2020
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