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How did God the Father experience Christmas? What must it have been like for Him to watch the world receive His good and perfect gift? And what makes Jesus the greatest gift of all?

This week we do our best to see Christmas through the eyes of King Herod and the wisemen.   Why did they respond so completely differently, and what can we learn from their responses?

After Jesus' birth there is a poignant moment when Mary was surrounded by people, but remained silent and treasured everything up in her heart. What was it that Mary knew that the rest of the crowd didn't?

The shepherds play a significant role in the Christmas story, as they were the first people invited to witness the awe-inspiring birth of Christ. This invitation into glory to some of the lowliest citizens of their day draws great parallels to the wonder of the Gospel, where the most broken and sinful of us are invited into an eternal relationship with God.

As we wrap up our Revelation series, we arrive at the end of the book only to realize that the end of the book is really about the beginning of the eternity for which we were created.

Finally. Christ returns as the capstone of God's wrath and promises. And with His arrival not only do we have a final victory over evil, but also an invitation to finally lay down the burdens of hope and faith.

In part 5 of our series, we take a look at some of the prominent figures of the Tribulation in the hopes of better understanding their role and purpose in the end times.

Through all the imagery and figures within the Tribulation period, it can be difficult to know what is actually going to happen and when. We hope this week's sermon will help clarify for us the events of the Tribulation.

We cannot walk through the book of Revelation without encountering God's wrath in the Tribulation period.   So this week we ask the important questions: What is the Tribulation and why is it necessary?

In Revelation 4 and 5 Jesus steps forward as the only one worthy of opening the scrolls sealed by God. These seals are the culmination of the justice due throughout history and set in motion the events that will bring about eternity.

As we begin our study of Revelation, we discuss taking the right approach to this mysterious book as well as focus on the best promise within it.

This week we reflect on the entire saga of Joseph and see that just like Joseph, we are right in the middle of God's plan.

In part 6 the story of Joseph reaches its emotional and hopeful conclusion. The words of Jacob at the end of the story are words that we can claim with great faith today.

Although many of us love mystery in a good book or an engaging movie, we don't so much in our own lives . . . But God does!

The Lord shows favor for Joseph over and over again. Joseph's father, Jacob, was shown this same favor but never seemed to be able to see it and rest easy in it. Why was that? What was the difference between Jacob and Joseph?

In part 3 we find that Joseph chooses to continue to honor God even when he can't see his plan. You would think this choice would make life easier for Joseph, but this week we see that is not always true.

As a teenager, Joseph receives some visions from God that seem to indicated a very promising future. But what does he do when it looks like that future isn't going to come about? What would we do?

As we begin our look at one of the most stunning examples of God's sovereignty, we go to Joseph's roots by studying the life of Jacob and ask the obvious question: "Why in the world does God choose to bless Jacob?"

Community is God's primary tool for tethering, comforting, and sustaining his children. We hope you will listen or watch this week's message and reflect more on the power of community.

We have all heard that Christians need to have Jesus-Centered homes and we all probably want that to be true of our homes. But how do we practically do that? Watch or listen this week for very practical steps to making Jesus the center of your home.

In a world of constant distractions, frantic schedules, and rampant burnout what would it look like to take to heart the simple encouragement found in Psalm 46:10, to be still and know that he is God?

We all know God wants us to give, but the interesting question is why. Why does God want his people to be ones characterized by generosity?

Psalm 16:11 is more of a greatest hit than a one hit wonder. It's an incredibly hopeful verse that promises fullness of joy. So the question is, why don't we always experience it?

We are taking this Sunday to focus on several of the organizations and individuals with whom we partner in ministry. The highlight will be hearing from Jennifer Taylor with Refugee Hope Partners and Casey and Sarah Prince with Ubuntu and Acts of Grace.

The Book of Jude is written as a letter to warn Christians of teachers who "pervert the grace of our God" by teaching the Gospel, while their lives are being lived completely in sin and their own selfish desires. Through this warning, Jude reminds readers what it looks like to live a life  in  Christ, along with the goodness of God's saving and sustaining grace  through  Christ.