Speaker: Heath McCoy

During this season, we are easily distracted by lights, events, gifts, and holiday stresses. This Christmas, let’s remember to wait for Jesus, celebrate His birth, and emulate the example of Jesus’ life through our own.

As we go into the holiday season, today we start at the end. Whatever questions, situations, or struggles we have, Jesus is our answer. He is worthy of our time and attention, and is the only one who can make things right in our lives. So let’s get up, put Jesus first, and walk in the miracles and victories He has already done.

Today we read a story featured in all 4 Gospel accounts – a woman offering Jesus a significant sacrifice. Our lives as Christians should be marked by moments of significant sacrifice, like the woman from today’s story. We grab hold of opportunities to sacrifice, focus on pleasing God instead of everyone else, and prepare our hearts and minds for what God has in store.

The Bible talks about three disciplines to apply to our lives: prayer, fasting, and giving. Money and giving are not things we like to talk about, but if the Bible talks about it, we should also talk and listen. Today we’ll address 5 common myths about money and faith, and contrast them with Biblical truths of tithing, stewardship, and trust.

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Can you define your life as having inward contentment that leads to outward convictions? If not, maybe it is time to simplify your life. Listen to this week’s sermon to learn a few strategies for living a contented life.

With election results right around the corner, we must prepare ourselves to respond in love and honor. Regardless of what seats or positions are won, we as Christians continue to live with an eternal perspective, with unchanging purpose, showing honor to all people and all positions. We pray for our country and our leaders, trusting that God is always working and above it all.

Are you feeling stressed out, anxious, or divided about the upcoming elections? You’re not alone. As Christians in the world, but not of the world, we recognize that some things will change whatever the election results. But our focus remains on Jesus, who never changes, and on championing his church in our priorities, in how we love, and in how we view the temporary in light of eternity.

Continuing our discussion on the fear of the Lord, we explore the benefits we receive from this aspect of friendship with God. How does fearing the Lord help us, prepare us, and build up our relationship with God and others?