Birth announcements we receive from friends and family today are fun to celebrate, but they don't really influence our lives. However, when the Son of God was born, His birth announcement came with great impact both then and for us today!
The Bible states that God's ways are different from ours. (Isaiah 55:8-9) How do we see that difference in Luke's account of Jesus's birth?
As we enter the Christmas season, this message launches a brand-new series examining one man's account of the circumstances of Jesus's birth. What does the beginning of the Christmas Story mean for us and walking with God today?
With all of the ups and downs we experience, it's good to pause and remember the many ways (large and small) God has been good to us. Hear from three young families as they recount God's goodness to them.
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated with food, parades, and family. But what does the term "thanksgiving" mean and why should we give thanks?
The principles of teaming together are helpful to know, but we actually reap their benefits when we live them out! With a specific opportunity to team together as a church over the next 12 weeks, will you join us on this faith journey?
Athletic teams celebrate their great wins through victory parades. What do those on God's team celebrate in this way?
Choosing to team together accomplishes things beyond what we could do ourselves. What specific power for navigating the jungle of life does God provide when we team with others?
If teams are identified by the colors on their uniforms, what "colors" does Team Jesus wear? And what does this uniform do to set His followers apart from other teams?
Teaming, or pooling resources and effort with other people, can call for a sacrifice of our wants and desires. Is it worth it? What actually happens when we team together?
When we team, we are able to accomplish more than we could on our own. But what does it look like to be on God's team as an individual and as a church?
Joseph faced several detours in his lifetime and made remarkable choices to do what was right as he faced them. However, what is Joseph remembered for? What is his legacy, and what can we learn about leaving a legacy of our own?
Over the twenty years since he had been sold into slavery, Joseph had a long time to think about what his brothers had done to him. When his brothers show up one day, out of the blue, Joseph's response is...interesting. How can we take a similar approach to reconciliation in our hearts as God redeems our difficult circumstances?
Certain circumstances can leave us vulnerable to temptation. The account of Joseph details one such situation and the choices he makes. What lessons can we learn for facing difficult situations in our own lives?
The historical account of Joseph in the Bible details many "detours" his life took. The first major rerouting of his life came out of his dysfunctional family. What can we as modern people in a different culture learn about who God is and how he works through this ancient family?
Some circumstances that arise can best be described as "fiery trials." When these seasons or events arise, how can we stand firm and practice faith in the middle of it?
Standing in faith can be difficult when we don't see immediate results. What do we need to know to be able to have faith and, practically, how do we "stand in faith"?
There are moments where to do what is right, we must stand strong in the face of opposition. How does Daniel in the Bible demonstrate standing strong in God's ways?
Have you ever been confronted with the truth? Confrontation is uncomfortable to navigate but sometimes necessary. The Bible tells Christ-followers to speak the truth in love, but what does that look like practically?
God's ways are very different from the ways of the world and the culture. There may be times where we need to take a stand for what we believe in. How can followers of Jesus stand out in the right way, at the right time, for the right reasons?
This Christopher Nolan movie may leave you scratching your head. The characters navigate dreams that seem real, leaving us with the question "what is reality?" How then does the Bible line up with Christopher Nolan's answer?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy tells of many characters trying to find their definition of the good life. In our own lives, we have certain attitudes, or angles, by which we approach life. What can we learn about the angle the Bible tells us to take versus what the hobbits, men, and elves use in the movie?
Jurassic Park isn't exactly a picture of the good life. Each character is chasing satisfaction in their own way, even the dinosaurs, with disastrous results. So, what actually can bring us satisfaction in life?
After a man kills her father, Mattie Ross works with "Rooster" Cogburn (John Wayne) to achieve her version of the good life. What does God's word says about their approach?