Walk with us as we retrace the Christmas story and apply it to our own lives through personal Christmas reflections.

Today’s scripture: Luke 1:39-56, and Luke 2:1-7

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Suppose we told you that somewhere around 1800 B.C. the seed that ultimately grew into Christmas was first planted. Would you have any idea what we’re talking about? We’ll explore the roots of Christmas and, in the process, learn much about life and God.

Today’s scripture: Genesis 49:1-2, 8-12

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When Christmas Really Began [ 36:06 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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As Christmas approaches, another year of life draws to a close, and a new one will soon begin. Yawn. Here we go again. Why should I care? What’s the meaning of life?

Today’s scripture: Luke 2:8-20

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Lights, Camera, Action! [ 37:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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You see it even at Christmas — the powerful pressure to conform — to be like everybody else — to live the way others think we should. But right there in the Biblical Christmas story we are taught the opposite. In this sermon, we grapple with the importance of individual destiny.

Today’s scripture: Luke 1:59-66

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Courage To Be Me [ 37:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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Yeah, yeah, we know the Christmas story! We’ve heard it a million times! What could possibly be new?

You might be surprised! Embedded within the Christmas story is profound practical wisdom for everyday living. We can see ourselves — our lives, our struggles — in the Christmas story.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

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A Christmas Meditation [ 31:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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So what did angels and prophets say when you were born? Nothing? Think again!

This sermon explores how the words of others have shaped our lives (for better or worse) just as profoundly as the words of angels and prophets shaped Jesus’ life.

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Today’s scripture: Luke 2:1-14

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What the Prophets Said About You [ 41:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

We’ve spent a couple weeks looking at stories surrounding the birth of Christ — it is the season, after all.

This week, something related but maybe not the first thing that comes to mind at Christmastime: What did it really mean for God to become human?

The scriptures say that Jesus “emptied himself” of divine privilege and power while he was in the flesh on earth. That has enormous ramifications for how we see God and how we are able to relate to God. Watch or listen for a message of encouragement and hope.

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Don't Make Me Come Down There! [ 35:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

This sermon looks at a portion of the traditional Christmas story — the shepherds and angels.

It’s an old, familiar story. But here we look at its historical context, and when we understand that, it becomes even more relevant and meaningful for us today.

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Christmas Surprise [ 37:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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This sermon looks at a portion of the traditional Christmas story — the shepherds and angels.

Yawn! That old thing again? Not quite.

Have you ever wondered why these particular shepherds were told the incredible news and were allowed to see the Messiah?

There are a couple of clues in the text we can apply to our own circumstances, that may hold the key to us receiving our own revelation.

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Miracle On My Street [ 41:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

This week, being so close Christmas and all, we’ll look at a portion of the Christmas story — the shepherds visit to the Christ child.

That old thing again? No surprises there! Blah, blah, blah.

It all depends on how you look at it. We’ll dig beneath the familiar to find something more. How can we, like the shepherds, be witness to the presence of God?

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Are You Available? [ 39:41 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

What does your soul thirst for? Most of us could come up with a long list of things that would make us happy.

That’s part of the excitement of Christmas — it taps into that subconscious sense that maybe there is something out there, just waiting to surprise me, just waiting to be unwrapped, something that will quench this thirst in my soul.

In today’s Scripture, Jesus tells us a story about people like us –- thirsty people –- and how they finally found what they were looking for.

Everybody's Searching for Something [ 39:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup