Arbor Pointe Church

Jesus was the master teacher, and he often taught about the Kingdom of God. What does he teach in the story of the Good Samaritan, and are we willing to cross the road for others?

In this week of The Story, Pastor Brad reviews Jesus' baptism and reflects on the meaning of our own baptisms. Is it any coincidence that Jesus was immediately tempted after our baptism? Should we expect anything less? And will we stand on the solid words of God when we are tempted? Remember your baptism...and be thankful!

This week of The Story brings us to Luke 2 and the birth of Christ - the one who literally brings hope to life. "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light." The light has come...the challenge for us is to open the dark parts of our lives to His light.

In the final week in the Old Testament, Natalee brings the story of Nehemiah and how the people of Israel rebuilt. Will we use our brokenness to accomplish God's work?

Esther brings us a message of God's providence through human choices and activity. But will we pause to remember how God has provided for us?

In Week 19 of The Story, the people are allowed to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. They are going home...but they're going home with a mission and purpose. Will we focus our lives on building holy things?

In the book of Daniel, we see some inspiring accounts of people standing strong in their faith, relying on God even when they are strangers in a strange land.  Will we be willing to show the same kind of faith?

In Week 16 of The Story, we hear the story of Hezekiah and the words of Isaiah. Do we clearly see those words and promises fulfilled in Christ?

Week 15 of The Story focuses on the role of the Old Testament prophets. They were God's bullhorns who proclaimed 1) God's sovereignty; 2) Human disobedience; and 3) The reality of consequences.  Will we have ears to hear??

Based on Mary's song in Luke, Pastor Brad asks us to consider the source of our own hope.  For Mary, it was a remembrance of the mighty things that God had already done. "He has done great things." What has he done for you?