Christmas 2024

Ben Foust

Luke 2:1-14

Jesus brought peace to the earth through his sacrificial death on the cross. Taking a look at Jesus' birth, we see God display his humility, glory, and immense love for humanity. 

The Supremacy of Christ

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 1:1-2:4

Jesus came to earth as a human and fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. Despite his supremacy, he offered his own life as a sacrifice for ours. We all must choose whether to accept God's love and sacrifice, or to ignore it.

Bookends

Jim Leffel

Colossians 4:2-:6

Paul urges the Colossians to conduct themselves wisely as they spread God's message. To do this, we need to pray for others and develop genuine friendships with those who are lost. 

The Message

Jim Leffel

Colossians 1:12-22

Jim Leffel emphasizes the importance of consistently reflecting on God's message of grace and forgiveness. This gratitude for God's gift should be the foundation for who we are and what we do as Christians.

The Jesus I Thought I Knew

Mike Sullivan

Mark 1:14-3:6

Do Not Be Ashamed

Ben Foust

2 Timothy 1:6-12

Paul invites Timothy to join him as a shameless messenger of the Good News that saves, knowing that when one aligns with Jesus, one aligns oneself against the grain of society and brings shame and rejection, but Jesus' path goes through suffering to glory.

Heart of a Movement

Jim Leffel

Colossians 1:1-8

As Paul opens his letter to the Colossians, he encourages them on their strong faith and their love for others. The love of the Colossians was displayed in their zeal to spread the gospel to nearby areas. 

Preparing the Way

Mike Sullivan

Mark 1:1-11

John the Baptist, the "voice crying in the wilderness," was prophesied to come and prepare the way of the Messiah.  He came, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.  He prepared the way by preparing people's hearts, signaling something important was about to happen, by speaking of a greater successor, and  introducing a new kind of baptism, a baptism of the Holy Spirit.